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Learn from a veteran, NBCT English teacher how to grade less, not more so that you don’t become a workaholic zombie.

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The Writing Process Explained: From Outline to Final Draft

Writing is a messy process. Rarely do writers pick up their pen or open a fresh Google Doc and write everything start to finish. To take the genesis of an…

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authentic-assessments

What Are Authentic Assessments?

What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an audience of teenagers, not policymakers?  Is it authentic to have…

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writing-narratives

The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging Narratives

Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as far back as our cave dwelling ancestors who told the story…

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Writing Topics for Student Writer’s Block

When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got writer’s block!”   Usually this comes as they scroll through TikTok, text their…

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The Art of Argumentation: How to Write a Convincing Argumentative Essay

Arguably, everything we ask students to do in the classroom–even beyond argumentative essay and persuasive writing–touches on argumentation in some way.   Compose a speech.  Sure, I propose we  legalize ____.  …

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5 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension Skills

When I Netflix and relax, I’m not thinking about reading with comprehension, but I always turn the captions on, reading that bold white text over the action on the screen–words…

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The Importance of Active Reading and How to Do It

Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our student readers lack necessary active reading tools in their toolkit, they…

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Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts Classrooms

Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let’s face it…public speaking is a part of life (even if it’s just life in middle school or high school).  In…

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poetic-devices

Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and More

Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are able to make their readers feel as if they are experiencing what…

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20 Must-Read Classic Novels for High School Students

I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes over time. Certainly few people would have thought To Kill a…

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round-table-discussions

10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share their perspective on a particular issue, discuss ideas, and refine their…

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101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts to feel a little stale or when you’re needing…

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