I teach standard-level sophomores. They're eager-to-please, and when asked to write a literary analysis essay, they know …
12 Slam Poetry Ideas for Teachers
Slam Poetry Ideas from My Classroom to Yours If you are looking for fun slam poetry ideas for your classroom, this …
13 Must-Read Teaching Books
Summer vacation is almost here, friends! This is the time I spend relaxing, spending time with my kids, and also …
Fostering Quality Classroom Conversation
There’s a lot of talk that happens in an English class. From whole-class to small group discussions, from …
The Ultimate Guide to Easy Grading Strategies
Hey, hey! Thanks for sticking with me as we've discussed how to give effective feedback on student writing and …
40 Engaging Slam Poems for Secondary ELA
I'm sitting here on spring break SO excited because it's almost time for my students to begin exploring, writing, and …
30 Minute Assessment Strategy for English Teachers
Hey, hey! I'm back today to talk to you about another one of my favorite time-saving assessment strategy for English …
Grading Is Easy With Voice Comments
Like many English teachers, I'm always in search of ways to provide quality writing feedback to students. However, I'm …
Why I Don’t Use Grading Comment Banks
Thanks for stopping by! Let me begin today's post with a disclaimer. I know that grading comment banks are …
Does Teacher Feedback to Students Matter?
Today, we’re going to get right down to business and discuss five forms of formative teacher feedback to students and …
Defining Effective Teacher Feedback
Welcome, grading warrior! This is the third post in my Grading Hacks for English Teachers series. Check out the first …
Collaborative Writing is a Game-Changer
'Tis the holiday season. Everyone is jingle belling and out shopping for presents and spending time with family and …