Are you looking for must-have books to read for high school students? Read on, teacher friend! If you are like me, …
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You’ve probably heard the saying that a “picture is worth 1,000 words,” right? This post is going to talk all about …
105 Icebreaker Questions for Teens
Have you scrolled through several blog posts hoping to find just the right icebreaker questions for teens? I’m hoping …
Of all the ideas for ice breaker activities, this one’s the BEST!
Teachers, are you looking for ideas for ice breakers that don’t suck? Maybe you are jaded from that marshmallow …
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Simple Steps to Teaching With Mentor Sentences
I’m SO excited because today I get to talk to you all about mentor sentences, one of my favorite ways to combine …
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No sooner does the school year end than I start to see teacher posts on Facebook popping up about back to school …
Start Building Rapport with Students Using Check-Ins
From the moment my students walk in the door, I am looking for ways to connect with them, building rapport using …
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Best Summary and Response Essay Strategies for Student Writers
Have you tried summary and response essays in your English language arts classroom? In this post, we’ll explore the …
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In this blog post, I want to talk about writing for clarity and why it is so important for student writers. I also want …
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Teaching Spoken Word Poetry Just Got Easier
Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about teaching spoken word poetry, especially when it comes to teaching …
Teaching Voice in Writing Made Simple
Need a quick win for teaching voice in writing? Can it be taught? Well, yes and no. Part of discovering one’s …
Mastering How to Write Thesis Statements Once and For All
Let’s face it...teaching students how to write thesis statements is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright …
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