high school ELA Archives

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

March 7, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

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

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 …

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 …

January 24, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

Student blogging is like a jolt of espresso to a classroom (or teacher) with a case of the blah’s. You know, the …

January 23, 2023 // by Lindsay Ann

I am human. I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And …

December 13, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

English teachers, teaching your students how to analyze song lyrics needs to be a "go-to" strategy, a step toward deeper …

December 5, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

Exit tickets, a.k.a. "exit slips" or "checks for understanding" are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress …