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Figurative Language Examples We Can All Learn From

September 19, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Kids say the darndest things–often because their speech is littered with figurative language examples.  “I could eat …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, figurative language, high school ELA, Poetry, Writing

song-analysis

10 Song Analysis Lessons for Teachers

July 22, 2023 //  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 …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, Lesson Planning, poetic devices, Poetry, pop culture, song analysis, student engagement, Writing

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The Writing Process Explained: From Outline to Final Draft

May 30, 2023 //  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 …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, ELA writing skills, essay writing, high school ELA, synthesis writing, Writing, writing process

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What Are Authentic Assessments?

May 23, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an …

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Category: Effective Teaching StrategiesTag: assessment, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Student Assessment, student led learning, teaching strategies

The Art of Argumentation: How to Write a Convincing Argumentative Essay

April 18, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Arguably, everything we ask students to do in the classroom–even beyond argumentative essay and persuasive …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: argument, ELA Skills & Ideas, rhetoric, Rhetorical Analysis, Rhetorical Analysis Essay, rhetorical devices, student engagement, technology, Writing

5 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension Skills

April 11, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

When I Netflix and relax, I’m not thinking about reading with comprehension, but I always turn the captions on, reading …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: active reading, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Lesson Planning, Reading, reading comprehension, reading skills, teaching strategies

active-reading

The Importance of Active Reading and How to Do It

April 3, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: close reading, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Reading, reading comprehension, Reading instruction

presentation-skills

Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts Classrooms

March 27, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let's face it...public speaking is a part of life (even if it's …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, public speaking, Speaking and Listening

poetic-devices

Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and More

March 7, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, poetic devices, Reading, Writing

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20 Must-Read Classic Novels for High School Students

February 28, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Novels, Reading, reading skills

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10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions

February 6, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …

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Category: Effective Teaching StrategiesTag: Classroom Discussion, discussion strategies, ELA Skills & Ideas, small group discussion, Speaking and Listening, teaching strategies, whole class discussion

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101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA

January 30, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, descriptive writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, journaling, student engagement, teaching strategies, Writing, writing prompts, writing topics

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