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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

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18 Ways to Encourage Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset in High School Classrooms

July 25, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

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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Category: Effective Teaching Strategies, English Language ArtsTag: Classroom Discussion, Growth Mindset, high school ELA, Lesson Planning, mindset, student engagement, teaching strategies

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10 Tips for Effective Classroom Technology Integration in the English Language Arts Classroom

July 11, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

For this blog on classroom technology and integrating technology in the classroom, I am writing on a laptop, using a …

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Category: Technology in the ClassroomTag: 21st century learning, high school ELA, teaching strategies, technology

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Must-Have Table Topics Conversation Starters

July 8, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

It's almost the start of another school year. Time to dust off the table topics, conversation starters, and ice breaker …

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Category: Effective Teaching Strategies, English Language ArtsTag: Classroom Discussion, high school ELA, Speaking and Listening, student engagement, teaching strategies

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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

authentic-assessments

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

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The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging Narratives

May 16, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, high school ELA, personal narrative, storytelling, Writing

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Writing Topics for Student Writer’s Block

May 9, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, high school ELA, Writing, writing prompts, writing topics

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

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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

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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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