15 Back-to-School Ideas for Middle and High School
With the back-to-school season upon us, it is time to begin planning for the first-week-of-school activities you’ll complete this school year. Here are 15 engaging
Benefits of Teaching Greek and Latin Vocabulary
I can hear it now. One student defiantly raises a hand as I introduce our Latin vocabulary. Before I can even begin explaining the benefits,
Back-to-School Night Stations: A Twist on the Traditional Presentation
I’m not sure about you, but I always kind of dread Back-to-School Night. It’s late, I’m usually exhausted from the first couple of weeks of
Why It Is Important to Teach Digital Citizenship
Now more than ever, it is essential that students understand the importance of digital citizenship. It’s part of being career-ready. It’s part of utilizing tools
Creating a Student-Centered Classroom: How to Personalize the Classroom for Your Students
With classes starting up again soon, it is essential to welcome your students back into the classroom in an engaging and personalized way. When students
Back to School Activities for Secondary ELA: 10 Engaging Lessons and Resouces for the First Month
It’s back-to-school time, and that means it is time to start thinking about the ideal back-to-school activities for your secondary ELA classroom. Whether you teach
Teaching Email Etiquette in the English Classroom
As a high school English teacher, there are so many different skills and concepts I want to teach my students. Not only do I want
Teaching short stories at the beginning of the year
As much as English teachers love novels, I am beginning to see a decline in how many novels students read each year in the classroom.
The Most Essential ELA Lessons
With the beginning of the school year right the corner, it is time to start thinking about which lessons will be most valuable for our
