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!
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One of the best ways to help students build their skills and improve their performance in a middle school ELA or high school English class
An integral part of teaching English and assigning writing is teaching grammar and teaching punctuation. When it comes to punctuation, colons and semicolons are particularly
Including social justice in your high school English classroom is an ideal way to connect the themes and motifs from the literature we teach to
I tried something new and drastic his year. I got rid of all of the zeroes in my grade book, and I don’t think I
Analyzing poetry can be a scary thing, for both teacher and student. There are so many terms to know and understand, and so few words
One of the most helpful things middle school ELA and high school English teachers can do for their students during a writing unit is incorporate
One of my biggest units of the school year is my informational writing unit. This can be a tricky unit for students because students want to write with first or second person pronouns and include their own opinions. Teaching informational writing takes time and practice to help students succeed at it, especially if students have informational writing topics they are passionate about.