5 Ways to Improve Student Grammar
Grammar is one of those “you’ll use it in the real world” skills that, unfortunately, can be difficult to implement in the classroom. Especially if
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Benefits of Teaching Greek and Latin Vocabulary: The Case for Teaching Greek and Latin Root Words
I can hear it now. One student defiantly raises a hand as I begin teaching Greek and Latin root words. Before I can even begin explaining the benefits, the student asks, “Why are we learning about this in English class?” Next time you have a student asking why they need to study roots and vocabulary from Greek and Latin, have this list on hand.
10 Ways to Review a Novel or Short Story
You’ve come to the end of another novel or short story. Now what? If you’re looking to spice up your review activities with something fresh,
5 Reasons to Include Peer Editing in Your Essay Unit
If you haven’t incorporated peer editing into your essay units, you are truly missing out. Anytime I can use positive peer interactions in an assignment
Starting Class With Bell Ringers: 5 Reasons Why You Should
If you aren’t using bell ringers in your secondary ELA classroom – you should. Starting class with bell ringers is an excellent strategy to help
10 Activities for Teaching Lord of the Flies
Teaching Lord of the Flies can be a fun and exciting class novel. There are deep themes on innocence, building civilizations, and the dangers of
Teaching Speak: 10 Activities to Use While Teaching Speak
Speak is one of those powerful reads that, unfortunately, many students relate to. If not from personal experiences mirroring the main character, the reality of dealing with trauma and the fallout of PTSD, depression, and other ostracizing events. Teaching Speak, though, can be a challenging task. It becomes a deeply personal and empathetic read, so I make an effort to include it in my reading list throughout the year. Read on for activities and ideas to try in your own classroom.
10 Activities for Teaching Romeo and Juliet
zRomeo and Juliet is one of those classic pieces of literature I think everyone has read. Even students who haven’t read the Shakespeare play have
10 Activities for Teaching Animal Farm
Here are ten engaging and fun activities to use in your classroom when you are teaching Animal Farm.
