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 …
Step Up Your Active Voice in Writing
Active voice in writing is a powerful driver of student revision. When I sit shoulder-to-shoulder with a student …
Essay Writing Apps for Free: Student Revision Tools
High school writing teachers who are looking for ways to increase student voice in writing and participation in the …
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Transformative Activities for Media Literacy
Activities for media literacy begin as early as elementary school, but what do they look like by the time students enter …
Backwards Planning Like a Boss
Are you looking for a refresher on how to use backwards planning for instruction? This blog post will walk you through …
Guaranteed No Stress End of School Year Activities
Did I catch you trying to find just the right end of school year activities? Maybe you’re …
How to Teach Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset in High School
Have you ever wondered how to teach growth mindset vs. fixed mindset in high school? High school English class is not …
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Cracking the Conclusion Writing Code
In conclusion writing, the goal for students is to wrap up their academic writing with interest. But what does …
The Secret of Introduction Writing
Whether your students are writing a literary analysis essay, informative paper, or argumentative piece, they eventually …