Modern Novels to Pair with Classics: Lord of the Flies
Classic literature is classic for a reason. There are themes that resonate across generations and timeless characters. The trouble is, students hear those classic titles
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 graphic novel is that they help pull in readers because of their rich design and graphics. Graphic novels are a unique blend of words and illustrations that can tell powerful and engaging stories. This list of 10 YA graphic novels will help you build your middle school or high school classroom library.
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.
10 Ways to Review a Novel or Short Story
You’ve come to the end of another novel or short story. Now what? If you’re looking to spice up your review activities with something fresh,
5 Reasons to Include Peer Editing in Your Essay Unit
If you haven’t incorporated peer editing into your essay units, you are truly missing out. Anytime I can use positive peer interactions in an assignment