How I Utilize No Red Ink in the Classroom
Like many other educators with access to technology in the classroom, I like to incorporate the use of EdTech and educational websites into my curriculum.
4 Steps to Implementing Peer-Review in your Classroom
One of the most beneficial parts of the writing process for students in middle school ELA and high school English classes is participating in effective
Night One Pager: Assigning a One-Pager Project as a Culminating Project
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
Middle School Historical Fiction Novels: 5 Book Recommendations
Historical fiction is great both in and outside of the classroom. While teaching about important parts of history, they often provoke deep discussion while asking difficult questions. If you are looking for middle school historical fiction novels, this blog post is for you!
8 Ways to Get Students Moving in the Classroom
Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.
Why English Teachers Should Assign Creative Writing
The short story is the backbone of the English class. Learning how to read through one, how to analyze, and seeing the different pieces of
Teaching Poetry: 5 Fun Poetry Activities to Try with Your Students
If you’ve ever heard your students groan when you mention your upcoming poetry unit, congratulations, you are an ELA teacher! It’s no secret that many
Keeping Classic Lit in the Curriculum
Students may moan and groan when they are required to read one of the so-called “boring classics.” They wonder why they need to read something
5 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Students
Parents commonly read to their young children, and teachers of early grade-levels read to their students as well, but teachers seem to drop the practice