Kids say the darndest things–often because their speech is littered with figurative language examples. “I could eat …
18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School Classrooms
A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Moving from I Can’t to I Can I can’t do it. I’m an immovable object, unable to …
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10 Tips for Effective Classroom Technology Integration in the English Language Arts Classroom
For this blog on classroom technology and integrating technology in the classroom, I am writing on a laptop, using a …
Must-Have Table Topics Conversation Starters
It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …
The Writing Process Explained: From Outline to Final Draft
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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What Are Authentic Assessments?
What Are Authentic Assessments? Is it authentic to have a student deliver a persuasive speech about climate change to an …
The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging Narratives
Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as …
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Writing Topics for Student Writer’s Block
When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got …
5 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension Skills
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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The Importance of Active Reading and How to Do It
Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our …
Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts Classrooms
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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Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and More
Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are …
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