Speaking and Listening Archives

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

September 19, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

How can we as educators support students with anxiety in the classroom? There is a growing consensus that mental health …

February 3, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Teaching argumentation and persuasion skills is an important part of the English curriculum. It doesn’t have to be all …

November 17, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

When it comes to grading papers, the number one complaint I hear from teachers is that it takes time.Too much time.And …

October 13, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you tried teaching podcasting in your classroom as a means of authentic assessment? Or maybe you've wanted to try …

March 3, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

Hey, if you loved this post, I want to be sure you’ve had the chance to grab a FREE copy of my guide to streamlined …

January 12, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

Slam Poetry Ideas from My Classroom to Yours If you are looking for fun slam poetry ideas for your classroom, this …

September 22, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Do you struggle with student led discussion strategies? Been there! Done that! Before this school year started, I kept …

Have you tried spoken word poetry for high school students? Teaching traditional poetry is an important part of ELA …