Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They're as dependable as the tears that come at the …
Teaching ideas and lessons for the English language arts classroom!
Transformative Activities for Media Literacy
Activities for media literacy begin as early as elementary school, but what do they look like by the time students enter …
High-Impact Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Do you struggle with strategies for teaching vocabulary in your middle school or high school classroom? Vocabulary …
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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