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Do you find yourself struggling to teach students how to choose better words for their writing? Do readers misunderstand …
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Secrets to Literature Lenses for Textual Analysis
We all want our English students to have deeper, more meaningful discussions about their reading, and literature lenses …
Step Up Your Active Voice in Writing
Active voice in writing is a powerful driver of student revision. When I sit shoulder-to-shoulder with a student …
Why Roles in Literature Circles Miss the Mark
Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They're as dependable as the tears that come at the …
Transformative Activities for Media Literacy
Activities for media literacy begin as early as elementary school, but what do they look like by the time students enter …
Starting a Teacher Side Hustle Saved My Career
Before my teacher side hustle... It was December of 2015, and starting a teacher side hustle was the last thing on my …
31 Engaging Poems for High School English Class
As an English teacher, I know the feeling of trying to find poems for high school English classes that engage students …
15 Fun Poetry Activities for High School
High School Students + Fun Poetry Activities If you're an English teacher, looking for fun poetry activities for high …
The Truth About Student Engagement in Learning
Recently, one of my colleagues interrupted a Principal evaluation survey I was taking to talk about language for student …
Real-World Socratic Seminar Definition
I've tried a lot of different discussion strategies, some of them more effective than others. This year, Socratic …
Here’s the BEST Way to Use Middle School Reading Strategies
I’m always looking for reading activities to help my students engage with middle school reading strategies in unexpected …
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