5 Plays to Read in Your Classroom
Plays are great literary works to utilize in your classroom. Students will enjoy the faster pace of reading them even acting out the scenes. Many
How to Teach Rhetorical Analysis
In this video, I outline the three things you should do when teaching rhetorical analysis to your middle school ELA or high school English Students.
How to Get Your Students Prepared for Writing in College
When you teach seniors in high school, you have the chance to really direct them in a way that will mentally prepare them for college
Improving Student Writing: Focusing on writing about quotes
“In this quote…” “As stated in the quote…” “This shows…” Students use these common commentary starters in their writing when they write about and add
Teaching Persona Poetry: 2 Poems to Use in the Classroom
A great way to introduce poetry to your students is through teaching persona poetry! Persona poetry is when a poet makes the speaker of the
Literary Journals for High School Students
One way to encourage and promote a genuine love of writing for our students is by encouraging all of our students to publish their writing.
Incorporating Spoken Word Poetry in the Classroom
Teaching poetry is probably one of the hardest tasks as an English teacher. So many high school students come in with a negative preconception of
Projects to Make Poetry Fun: 5 Fun Poetry Projects to Try
Getting students engaged in a poetry unit can be a challenge. Here are some fun poetry projects and activities to incorporate in your classroom to
10 Ways to Gear up for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and while it is essential to add in poetry throughout the entire school year, teachers usually place more emphasis on