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The Five-Paragraph Essay: 5 Reasons Why It Still Relevant?

The age-old five-paragraph essay elicits many things from students: mostly, a creative variety of groans and eye-rolls. An exasperated student might inquire: “Haven’t we done this before, like, a million times? Why do we have to keep on doing this?”

While there are so many reasons for why we as teachers need to move our students beyond the five paragraph essay, it is also essential for writing instruction. Don’t let students catch you off guard. Here are five reasons why the five-paragraph essay is still a critical tool for students’ development as writers and thinkers.

Five Amazing Teaching Resources for Your Secondary ELA Classroom

Whether you are teaching literature or writing, it is important to include lessons that include instruction and practice in your classroom. Here is a look

5 Valentine’s Day Activities for Secondary ELA: Valentine’s Day Activities for Students

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start planning engaging ELA Valentine’s Day activities for your middle school and high school classroom. Here is a look at several Valentine’s Day activities for students.

Teaching Grammar in the ELA Classroom: 5 Fun Things to Try

In all my years of teaching in the secondary ELA classroom, I’ve discovered that one of the most polarizing teaching components has been grammar. Teaching grammar in the ELA classroom should be straightforward, but there are so many different component involved in grammar instruction.

Common Grammar Mistakes: Punctuation Edition, Part II – Apostrophes and Commas

One thing many students, teachers, and even professional authors forget is the fact that writing is just a form of communication. Even though students may

Using a Class Score Card for Substitute Teacher Days

While prepping for a substitute for your class can be a little daunting, one of the best ways to prepare for a substitute teacher is

5 New Ways to Engage Students in the New Year

Now that another new year is upon us, it is time to welcome students back into the classroom and engage them for the last half

Introducing a Class Novel: 4 Engaging Ways to Introduce a Novel

Presentation and strategy are everything when you’re introducing a novel to your class, especially if you have a few (or more) resistant readers in the mix. That is why it is important to introduce a novel in an exciting and engaging way!

For your classroom library: Two Can Keep a Secret

WARNING: Contains spoilers and affiliate links to help me maintain the cost of this site. Two Can Keep a Secret is a young adult murder

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