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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”

5 Ways to Improve Student Grammar

Grammar is one of those “you’ll use it in the real world” skills that, unfortunately, can be difficult to implement in the classroom. Especially if

10 Secondary ELA Writing Resources to Help Students Become Stronger Writers

When it comes to teaching writing, there is just so much to teach. To help students become stronger writers, students need to be well-versed in sentence structure, grammar, and how to organize their ideas, just to name a few skills. One of the best ways to teach middle school ELA and high school English students to become stronger writers is by focusing on specific skills one at a time. This way, students are not overwhelmed, and teachers can more easily assess a certain writing skill. Here is a look at ten secondary ELA writing resources teachers can use to help build strong writers.

Benefits of Teaching Greek and Latin Vocabulary: The Case for Teaching Greek and Latin Root Words

I can hear it now. One student defiantly raises a hand as I begin teaching Greek and Latin root words. Before I can even begin explaining the benefits, the student asks, “Why are we learning about this in English class?” Next time you have a student asking why they need to study roots and vocabulary from Greek and Latin, have this list on hand.