15 of the Best Questions for Teaching Literary Analysis
Teaching literary analysis in the secondary English classroom is an essential cornerstone of high school English and middle school English curriculum. When students learn the
How to Get Your Students Excited About Reading
Reading is essential to becoming successful in life. While some of your students may love reading and jump at the chance to read anything and
How to Organize a Classroom Library: Labeling by Genre
If you are looking for a new way to organize your classroom library, I’ve got just the system for you: organizing by genre. In this post, I will share my favorite way for how to organize a classroom library.
Over the summer, I set out to make improvements to my classroom library. I wanted to find appealing books from diverse authors that my students would want to read. And while I was able to purchase quite a few books at a low price (check garage sales, thrift stores, and used bookstores), I still needed a way to organize my new library.
7 Ways to Analyze Plays
Incorporating drama is an enriching way to analyze text in your English classes. Sometimes it can be difficult for students to get a full grasp
Six Final Exam Options for the Secondary ELA Classroom
With final exam season right around the corner, many teachers are thinking about what they plan to do. While some schools might be a little
5 Ways to Engage Your Students in the New Year
Whether you are planning for the New Year or thinking about how to best roll with New Year’s momentum, the new calendar year provides teachers
My Favorite Teacher Supplies
I’m always on the lookout for new teacher supplies. Here is a list of items that I love using in my classroom. You can also
My Favorite Teaching Blog Posts of 2018 for Middle School and High School English
The end of the calendar year is a time to reflect and a time to grow. As I look back at 2018, I’m thinking about
My Favorite New Secondary ELA Teaching Resources of 2018
With the new calendar year upon us, it’s time to think about improving ourselves, improving our teaching practices, and improving the teaching materials we use