student engagement Archives

Why Roles in Literature Circles Miss the Mark

April 28, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They're as dependable as the tears that come at the …

November 9, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Are you looking for a refresher on how to use backwards planning for instruction? This blog post will walk you through …

May 25, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Did I catch you trying to find just the right end of school year activities? Maybe you’re …

May 18, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you ever wondered how to teach growth mindset vs. fixed mindset in high school? High school English class is not …

March 23, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Because I value student-led learning, I am always trying to find ways to involve students in discussions. I love using …

March 16, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Five years ago, I started to give my students time to independent read. In class.Every day.10 …

February 24, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

It took a while for me to really understand how to leverage teacher student relationships for learning in my …

February 17, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Games in the classroom are a piece of a giant teaching puzzle in which I am finding a way to teach core skills, terms, …

February 10, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

If you teach in a PLC (professional learning community) school, you know that your administration values teacher …

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 …

December 28, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

If you haven't heard of hexagonal thinking, it's a retrieval and connection strategy that is student-led and hands-on. …

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 …