How I Utilize No Red Ink in the Classroom
Like many other educators with access to technology in the classroom, I like to incorporate the use of EdTech and educational websites into my curriculum.
4 Steps to Implementing Peer-Review in your Classroom
One of the most beneficial parts of the writing process for students in middle school ELA and high school English classes is participating in effective
Night One Pager: Assigning a One-Pager Project as a Culminating Project
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
Middle School Historical Fiction Novels: 5 Book Recommendations
Historical fiction is great both in and outside of the classroom. While teaching about important parts of history, they often provoke deep discussion while asking difficult questions. If you are looking for middle school historical fiction novels, this blog post is for you!
Novel Review Activities: 4 Ways to Review a Novel With Your Students
Reading a whole novel over the course of a few weeks can leave students drained and exhausted. By the time students complete the book and go to take the final exam or quiz over the book’s contents, they may have forgotten some essential elements. If this sounds familiar, you will love these novel review activities!
Take the time to review each novel with your class before assigning the final test. When I plan my schedule, I usually have students take the test after they turn in their essays. Not only does this help students review, but it also gives me a class day to grade essays! Here are four critical topics to cover in your class novel review.
8 Ways to Get Students Moving in the Classroom
Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.
Why English Teachers Should Assign Creative Writing
The short story is the backbone of the English class. Learning how to read through one, how to analyze, and seeing the different pieces of
Teaching Poetry: 5 Fun Poetry Activities to Try with Your Students
If you’ve ever heard your students groan when you mention your upcoming poetry unit, congratulations, you are an ELA teacher! It’s no secret that many
Keeping Classic Lit in the Curriculum
Students may moan and groan when they are required to read one of the so-called “boring classics.” They wonder why they need to read something