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teaching-poetry

Unlock Creativity: 23 Ideas for Teaching Poetry

February 17, 2025 //  by Lindsay Ann

Sometimes inspiration for writing poetry comes easily, as easy as remembering a favorite memory or looking out the …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: high school ELA, poems, Slam Poetry, Writing

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Refresh Grammar Instruction in Middle School & High School

February 8, 2025 //  by Lindsay Ann

Many teachers find that their grammar instruction includes piecing together grammar lessons and resources. Grammar may …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, grammar, high school ELA, mentor sentences, teaching strategies, technology, Writing

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Exploring Figurative Language Examples in Popular Culture

September 10, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

I’m going to use a figurative language example here: 1000 times today my students have talked about Taylor Swift’s new …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: 21st century learning, ELA Skills & Ideas, figurative language, high school ELA, student engagement, teaching strategies, Writing

rhetorical-devices

Using Rhetorical Devices to Write More Effectively

September 2, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

If you want to be a rhetorical devices finder, you might have plenty to look for here in this blog post.  Indeed, …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ap lang, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, persuasion, rhetoric, Rhetorical Analysis, Rhetorical Analysis Essay, rhetorical devices, Writing

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Incorporating Media Analysis in English Language Arts Instruction

June 25, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

Let’s be honest here: You are probably reading this blog while streaming that Netflix show you love.  Your …

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Category: English Language Arts, Technology in the ClassroomTag: 21st century learning, high school ELA, technology, Writing

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How to Write a Descriptive Essay: Creating a Vivid Picture with Words

June 18, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

This blog is not a descriptive essay.  There will be parts here and there that discuss descriptive essay …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Writing

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Beyond Persuasion: Unlocking the Nuances of the AP Lang Argument Essay

May 7, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

As if there wasn’t enough for students to deal with their junior and senior year – college or career planning, …

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Category: Effective Teaching Strategies, English Language ArtsTag: AP language, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Lesson Planning, Writing

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12 Tips for Generating Writing Prompts for Writing Using AI

April 14, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

Next time you’re in class, take a look at how many students are typing a text, sending an email, posting on social …

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Category: English Language Arts, Technology in the ClassroomTag: 21st century learning, AI, ELA Skills & Ideas, student engagement, technology, Writing

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31 Informational Texts for High School Students

April 9, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

Why do we read informational texts and nonfiction?  Why do we write informational texts?  These questions are …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Lesson Planning, Nonfiction Texts, Reading, teaching strategies, Writing

story-elements

Teaching Story Elements to Improve Storytelling

October 2, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Let me tell you a story about story elements...Once upon a time, there was a teacher who was tired of reading stories …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Reading, Reading instruction, reading skills, Writing

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Figurative Language Examples We Can All Learn From

September 19, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Kids say the darndest things–often because their speech is littered with figurative language examples.  “I could …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, figurative language, high school ELA, Poetry, Writing

song-analysis

10 Song Analysis Lessons for Teachers

July 22, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

One of the positive shifts that happened as a result of PARCC becoming a short-lived focus in my district and state was …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: ELA Skills & Ideas, Lesson Planning, poetic devices, Poetry, pop culture, song analysis, student engagement, Writing

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