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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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10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions
Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …
101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA
Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts …
Everything You Wanted to Know About Student Blogging
Student blogging is like a jolt of espresso to a classroom (or teacher) with a case of the blah’s. You know, the …
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Teachers, Open Your Eyes to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
I am human. I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And …
Back from Break: Re-Establishing Rules & Routine in Classrooms
Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before …
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Revolutionize Your EXIT TICKETS With These Easy-Peasy Tips
Exit tickets, a.k.a. "exit slips" or "checks for understanding" are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress …
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Secrets to Teaching Students with Anxiety
How can we as educators support students with anxiety in the classroom? There is a growing consensus that mental health …
Writers Journal Prompts Tip: Shake It Up
I’m excited to share with you how writers journal prompts have become a key to success in my classroom. I think most …
The Best Questions for Book Discussion
Questions for book discussion were a pain point in my pedagogy for years. I struggled to strike a balance between …
Secrets to Literature Lenses for Textual Analysis
We all want our English students to have deeper, more meaningful discussions about their reading, and literature lenses …