5 Easy Ways to Discuss Theme
When doing literary analysis with your students, the theme of the story can be one of the most challenging parts to discuss. The theme does
5 Tips for Teaching Grammar
While some teachers love teaching students grammar principles, it is not everyone’s favorite part of being an English teacher. However, teaching (and learning about) this
ELA State Testing: 10 Resources to Prepare Students for Middle School and High School Standardized Tests
If you teach at a public school, there is one thing for sure: state standardized tests. Despite how you might feel about ELA state testing,
How to Make Shakespeare Relevant in the Classroom
So many students have a hard time finding a connection between their 21st-century lives and the works of William Shakespeare. And while his plays were
10 Writing Warm-Ups to Engage Your Students in the Middle School ELA or High School English Classroom
In the public education setting, timed-writes are a required part of many standardized tests. Rather than try to cloak that reality, embrace it! One great
Teaching Nicola Yoon’s The Sun is Also a Star in the Classroom: An Emphasis on Empathy
At its heart, The Sun is Also a Star (affiliate link) is a novel about empathy. Yoon uses an unconventional style in her take on
10 Graphic YA Novels for Middle School and High School Students
Because picture books never really go out of style, and also because big kids love graphic novels, too. This post contains affiliate links. 1. Pashmina,
Short Stories and Poems to Read with your Secondary ELA Class in the Winter
Wintertime is a hard season to prepare for because students are either already checked out for Winter Break or they’re starting back up slowly after
Winter Book Recommendations for the ELA Teacher and Classroom
Whether you’re looking forward to celebrating your favorite holiday or simply looking forward to the upcoming winter break, there’s no better way to appreciate the