10 High School English Lessons to Teach in 2023
In today’s society, it is important that students can use their critical thinking skills in their everyday lives. The perfect place for students to learn
5 Ways for Teachers to Use ChatGPT
As an English teach, I can tell you that when I first learned about Chat GPT, I was frustrated, upset, and even feeling a bit
Teaching Thesis Statement Writing in Secondary ELA
When my students complete a formal essay in class, I make it a point to go through the entire writing process with them. Once students
5 Fun End of Novel Activity Ideas
Getting to the end of a novel is exciting. I love when all of our ideas and discussions come together. I feel like we can
25 Informative Essay Writing Prompts for the Secondary ELA Classroom
An informative essay is a staple in middle school ELA and high school English classrooms. An informative essay is a type of writing meant to
Modern Novels to Pair with Classics: Lord of the Flies
Classic literature is classic for a reason. There are themes that resonate across generations and timeless characters. The trouble is, students hear those classic titles
10 YA Graphic Novels to Include in Your Classroom
Introducing students to graphic novels can be a great way for them to dive into literature and art. One of the great pulls of a
5 Study Tips for Students for Finals
With finals season approaching, students and teachers alike are feeling the frenzy of panic looming over the classroom. Studying (a term sometimes believed to have
Teaching Classic Literature to the Modern Reader
Even though most secondary ELA students have a plethora of English classes to choose from, at some point or another they probably are reading “classic”
