English Language Arts Archives

Here’s the BEST Way to Use Middle School Reading Strategies

February 25, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

I’m always looking for reading activities to help my students engage with middle school reading strategies in unexpected …

January 28, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

I teach standard-level sophomores. They're eager-to-please, and when asked to write a literary analysis essay, they know …

January 12, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

Slam Poetry Ideas from My Classroom to Yours If you are looking for fun slam poetry ideas for your classroom, this …

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 28, 2018 // by Lindsay Ann

I'm sitting here on spring break SO excited because it's almost time for my students to begin exploring, writing, and …

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 …