How to Make Shakespeare Relevant in the Classroom
So many students have a hard time finding a connection between their 21st-century lives and the works of William Shakespeare. And while his plays were
10 Writing Warm-Ups to Engage Your Students in the Middle School ELA or High School English Classroom
In the public education setting, timed-writes are a required part of many standardized tests. Rather than try to cloak that reality, embrace it! One great
Teaching Nicola Yoon’s The Sun is Also a Star in the Classroom: An Emphasis on Empathy
At its heart, The Sun is Also a Star (affiliate link) is a novel about empathy. Yoon uses an unconventional style in her take on
10 Graphic YA Novels for Middle School and High School Students
Because picture books never really go out of style, and also because big kids love graphic novels, too. This post contains affiliate links. 1. Pashmina,
Short Stories and Poems to Read with your Secondary ELA Class in the Winter
Wintertime is a hard season to prepare for because students are either already checked out for Winter Break or they’re starting back up slowly after
Winter Book Recommendations for the ELA Teacher and Classroom
Whether you’re looking forward to celebrating your favorite holiday or simply looking forward to the upcoming winter break, there’s no better way to appreciate the
5 Ways to Use the Free Version of Vocabulary.com
This is a sponsored post by Vocabulary.com. I love using Vocabulary.com in my classroom, and I’ve used it with my students to help them build
Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian And the Need for a New Holden Caulfield
A recent article in The Guardian asks the question, “Are today’s young readers turning on The Catcher in the Rye?” The short answer to this
10 of the Most Effective Secondary ELA Lessons for Your Classroom
As a middle school ELA or high school English teacher, there is so much content to teach students. From teaching essay writing to reading comprehension,