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 …
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 used by …
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 …
5 Fun Activities for English Class
The month of December is a time of excitement and joy outside of the classroom, so why not invite some of those good …
The Savvy Teacher’s Grading Definition
Is grading your Voldemort? Have you tried devising your own grading definition and grading hacks to no avail? It …
Six Ways to Use Google Forms in the ELA Classroom
I remember when online surveys became a thing. Our department had a subscription to Survey Monkey, which a few ELA …
ELA Teaching Strategies for Small Group Discussions
Small group discussions are a beneficial way for students to share ideas in an informal atmosphere that is, perhaps, not …
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The Truth About Teaching Introverts
As a teacher, I see all kinds of good and sparkly rewards that come from classroom discussion. I feel like …