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Writing Topics for Student Writer’s Block

May 9, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got …

April 18, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Arguably, everything we ask students to do in the classroom–even beyond argumentative essay and persuasive …

April 11, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

When I Netflix and relax, I’m not thinking about reading with comprehension, but I always turn the captions on, reading …

April 3, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our …

March 27, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let's face it...public speaking is a part of life (even if it's …

March 7, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are able to …

February 28, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes …

February 6, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …

January 30, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts …

January 24, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Student blogging is like a jolt of espresso to a classroom (or teacher) with a case of the blah’s. You know, the …

January 23, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

I am human. I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And what’s …

January 10, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before …