As an English teacher, you've likely felt the challenge of truly connecting with some students, but still searching for …
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10 Student Centered Strategies for High School English
As an English teacher, I constantly find myself reflecting on my classroom. Are my students engaged? Are they truly …
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What Makes Great Teachers Truly Great?
Have you ever wondered what takes a teacher from good to truly great? It’s not a magical program or a one-size-fits-all …
The Personal Essay: More Than a Story, It’s a Superpower
As an English teacher, I understand how it feels when a mandated curriculum changes your focus. All too often, something …
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Exit Ticket Ideas and Strategies for Engaged Classrooms
Ending your lesson with intention can make all the difference. When students are given the chance to reflect on their …
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AI & Authentic Assessment: Beyond Cheating to Deeper Learning
AI in the classroom is rapidly changing the education landscape. It feels like new AI tools appear almost daily, and …
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Critical Thinking Skills in ELA Classrooms
Seems these days we are spending a lot of time and resources developing artificial intelligence, paying less attention …
210 Fun Debate Prompts & Essay Topics That are Argumentative
Argumentation and persuasion. The art of rhetoric is about helping students think critically and communicate …
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Unlock Creativity: 23 Ideas for Teaching Poetry
Sometimes inspiration for writing poetry comes easily, as easy as remembering a favorite memory or looking out the …
Refresh Grammar Instruction in Middle School & High School
Many teachers find that their grammar instruction includes piecing together grammar lessons and resources. Grammar may …
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Steal My Born a Crime Teaching Ideas
Deciding to teach Trevor Noah's Born a Crime to sophomore students several years ago was one of the BEST shifts for …
11 Active Learning Strategies for Reading Fiction
When administrators leave their offices and conduct walk-throughs, they look for evidence of active learning. When we …