A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I CanI can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, unable to …
18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School ClassroomsRead More
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A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I CanI can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, unable to …
18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School ClassroomsRead More
// by Lindsay Ann
One of the positive shifts that happened as a result of PARCC becoming a short-lived focus in my district and state was …
// by Lindsay Ann
It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …
// by Lindsay Ann
Writing is a messy process. Rarely do writers pick up their pen or open a fresh Google Doc and write everything start to …
The Writing Process Explained: From Outline to Final DraftRead More
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Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as …
The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging NarrativesRead More
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When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got …
// by Lindsay Ann
Arguably, everything we ask students to do in the classroom–even beyond argumentative essay and persuasive …
The Art of Argumentation: How to Write a Convincing Argumentative EssayRead More
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When I Netflix and relax, I’m not thinking about reading with comprehension, but I always turn the captions on, reading …
5 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension SkillsRead More
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Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our …
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Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let's face it...public speaking is a part of life (even if it's …
Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts ClassroomsRead More
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Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are able to …
Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and MoreRead More
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I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes …
20 Must-Read Classic Novels for High School StudentsRead More