Effective Teaching Strategies Archives

Classroom Seating Chart Ideas for Teachers

September 14, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Need classroom seating chart ideas? Look no further! Creating a classroom seating chart doesn't have to be your worst …

June 10, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Before digital scavenger hunts existed, at birthday parties or just for fun, we would play the door-to-door scavenger …

May 3, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Summer vacation is almost here, friends! This is the time I spend relaxing, spending time with my kids, and also when …

April 24, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

There’s a lot of talk that happens in an English class. From whole-class to small group discussions, from …

April 4, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Hey, hey! Thanks for sticking with me as we've discussed how to give effective feedback on student writing and some …

March 21, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Hey, hey! I'm back today to talk to you about another one of my favorite time-saving assessment strategy for …

March 14, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Like many English teachers, I'm always in search of ways to provide quality writing feedback to students. However, I'm …

March 7, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Thanks for stopping by! Let me begin today's post with a disclaimer. I know that grading comment banks are used by …

February 17, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

Today, we’re going to get right down to business and discuss five forms of formative teacher feedback to students and …

December 30, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Welcome, grading warrior! This is the third post in my Grading Hacks for English Teachers series. Check out the first …

November 13, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Is grading your Voldemort? Have you tried devising your own grading definition and grading hacks to no avail? It …

October 5, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Small group discussions are a beneficial way for students to share ideas in an informal atmosphere that is, perhaps, not …