Reading Diversity in High School English Curriculum: Why it’s Important and How to Incorporate it
If you do a quick Google search of literature read in high school – you get a pretty skimpy list. And that skimpy list is
101 Argumentative Essay Writing Prompts for High School
Teaching argument writing can be very exciting. It provides students with an opportunity to explore interesting topics. I give my students choices when I teach
5 Must-Try Resources to Improve Student Grammar
It’s no secret that students in both middle school ELA and high school English struggle with grammar. However, not all hope is lost, and it
Modern Novels to Pair with Classics: Catcher in the Rye
Give modern spins to classic reads. While the classics are classics, they are also outdated and there are so many modern titles that are worthy
Teaching Creative Writing in the Secondary ELA Classroom
Teaching and incorporating creative writing in the secondary ELA classroom is oftentimes something that gets left out. Between all of the other content -reading novels
7 Benefits of Stations in the Secondary ELA Classroom
Active learning promotes knowledge retention. Student-centered learning improves student efficacy. Cooperative learning contributes to classroom community. Increased engagement helps classroom management. Recently, I completed this
Teaching Students How to Formulate Research Questions
When it comes to teaching students how to write a research paper, there is one area where students struggle: writing a guiding research question. Oftentimes,
How to Incorporate an Inquiry-Based Approach with Class Novels
When teaching a whole-class novel, or even during independent reading projects, focusing on an inquiry-based approach is a great way to help students engage with
6 Activities for Teaching Speaking and Listening
Do you take time to focus on speaking and listening skills? A lot of lessons and activities often focus on literature, reading, spelling, and
