Questions for book discussion were a pain point in my pedagogy for years. I struggled to strike a balance between …
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Definition of Connotation in Literature Is Crucial To Student Success
Do you find yourself struggling to teach students how to choose better words for their writing? Do readers misunderstand …
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Secrets to Literature Lenses for Textual Analysis
We all want our English students to have deeper, more meaningful discussions about their reading, and literature lenses …
Don’t Stress Over Debate Topics for High School
Engaging debate topics for high school students are the 🔑 to a successful classroom debate. Teenagers love to …
Step Up Your Active Voice in Writing
Active voice in writing is a powerful driver of student revision. When I sit shoulder-to-shoulder with a student …
Essay Writing Apps for Free: Student Revision Tools
High school writing teachers who are looking for ways to increase student voice in writing and participation in the …
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Why Roles in Literature Circles Miss the Mark
Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They're as dependable as the tears that come at the …
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 …