Cell Phones and Instruction: Classroom Policies That Work
There’s a lot to be said about technology, cell phones in particular, in the classroom. On the one hand, students can use them as a
10 End of the Year Activities for Secondary ELA
With the end of the school year approaching, it is time to start thinking about what types of end-of-the-year activities you want to do in
The Earth Friendly Classroom: Tips for Going Paperless
Your bank wants you to go paperless. You child’s report card is paperless. Retailers want to email you receipts rather than printing them at the
Generate Authentic Classroom Conversation with Google Forms
There’s nothing I love more than Google Forms. Okay, that’s not true. I love my husband, my children, and Bordeaux candies from See’s Chocolates way
How to teach blackout poetry: simple steps for classroom instruction
Teaching blackout poetry as part of your poetry unit is a simple and effective way to engage students in poetry. Blackout poetry is a form
Teaching the Essay Outline
Writing is a process, and one of the most crucial steps in the writing process is brainstorming and organizing, so it only makes sense that
Grading Writing: My philosophy to help students become better writers
If there are two things my students know, it is that I assign paragraphs often and that I grade them rather harshly -especially in the
Kindness Matters in the Classroom and Beyond
A little kindness and empathy can go a long way. Demonstrating kindness and empathy can completely change a person’s day, open new doors and opportunities,
5 Inspirational Quotes about Education from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This Monday, January 16, the nation will observer Martin Luther King Jr. Day in observation of the work, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice Dr. Martin Luther
