Do you struggle with strategies for teaching vocabulary in your middle school or high school classroom? Vocabulary …
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28 Must-Use TED talks for the Classroom
Are you tired of hearing about the same old TED talks like The Danger of a Single Story? Do you find yourself searching …
How to Give Constructive Feedback to Creative Writing
Do you wonder how to give constructive feedback on creative writing and poetry pieces created by student writers who …
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How to Teach Micro Fiction Like a Pro
In this blog post, we’ll explore micro fiction reading and writing. I’ve found great success with this assignment and …
Teaching Students How to Write a Summary and Response
As high school teachers, we know that it is important to teach our students to read for a critical understanding of …
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Peer Editing Smackdown
Are you struggling with peer editing in your English classroom? I’m not gonna lie...I’ve struggled with this …
Backwards Planning Like a Boss
Are you looking for a refresher on how to use backwards planning for instruction? This blog post will walk you through …
Rhetorical Analysis Sentence Starters: Easy and Effective!
Are you assigning a rhetorical analysis essay? Why not try having students use rhetorical analysis sentence …
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3 Myths About Differentiation in the Classroom
I remember my first workshop on differentiation in the classroom. The instructor was very zealous. There were chapters …
Step Up Your Halloween Activities for High School Students
It’s almost Halloween time, and I’ve certainly been guilty in past years of not taking the time to plan halloween …
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Can You Pass the Ethos, Pathos, Logos Definition Test?
When planning your next rhetorical analysis unit, be sure to take time to review and extend students’ knowledge of …
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55 Journal Writing Prompts High School Students Love
Do you use a writer’s notebook in your English classroom? Do you find yourself wishing that you had a list of journal …
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