English Language Arts Archives

Best Summary and Response Essay Strategies for Student Writers

July 13, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you tried summary and response essays in your English language arts classroom? In this post, we’ll explore the …

July 6, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

In this blog post, I want to talk about writing for clarity and why it is so important for student writers. I also want …

June 29, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about teaching spoken word poetry, especially when it comes to teaching …

June 22, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Need a quick win for teaching voice in writing? Can it be taught? Well, yes and no. Part of discovering one’s voice …

June 15, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Let’s face it...teaching students how to write thesis statements is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright …

June 8, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

A couple of years ago, when I first read more in-depth about Kelly Gallagher’s article of the week and followed-up by …

June 1, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Are you looking for ways to effectively use screencasting in the classroom? Whether you’re new to using technology with …

May 25, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Did I catch you trying to find just the right end of school year activities? Maybe you’re …

May 18, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you ever wondered how to teach growth mindset vs. fixed mindset in high school? High school English class is not …

May 4, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Want to know more about how using Google Docs for the classroom helps students to give timely feedback to student …

April 20, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

With teachers going digital in droves, Google Forms are an important means of communication and assessment. Yet, I’m …

April 13, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

I have been creating digital resources and Google Slides teaching templates for English teachers for about four years …