Best Practices for Using Sticky Notes in Secondary ELA
You probably won’t get very far in teaching without hearing about a plethora of sticky note activities. It might even seem overwhelming because you
6+ Ideas to Prep for ELA State Testing
It’s the not-so-favorite time of year – state testing. And while students may agonize and teachers may groan at the thought of another year of
12 Classroom Routines to Try in the Secondary ELA Classroom
One of the first things teachers learn in their pre-service teaching classes is the importance of establishing effective classroom routines and procedures for the middle
Why I Accept Late Work: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
At the beginning of every single school year, I agonize over whether or not to accept late work. Finding the balance between being firm and
Engage your Students with Fishbowl Discussions: 4 Things to Implement for Your Next Classroom Discussion
If you’ve never conducted a fishbowl discussion in your classroom, you and your students are missing out. Similar to a Socratic Seminar, fishbowl discussions are
An effective bell ringer routine for the secondary ELA classroom
Classroom management is something that many teachers struggle with, especially as budget cuts pack more and more students into classrooms. Some secondary classrooms across the