Celebrating National Poetry Month: 8 Poetry Activities for Secondary ELA
April is National Poetry Month. Let’s celebrate poetry in our classrooms with some of these great poetry activities and lessons that are perfect for engaging
Growth Mindset Writing Prompts for Students
One way to help students get to know their new class is by assigning growth mindset writing prompts. A big component of fostering a growth
Creating a Growth Mindset in the Secondary Classroom
Many schools across the nation are adopting a growth mindset approach to education. Schools and classrooms that embrace a growth mindset see the value in
From Multiple-Choice to Cooperative Learning: A No-Prep Activity to Try Today!
After reading a novel or chapter, I used to assess my students’ understanding with a quick, multiple-choice test. It was an easy way to quickly
Close Reading Strategies That Work: 5 Ways to Teach Close Reading in Secondary ELA
Close reading is an integral and essential component of the common core standards. Close reading asks students to not only read a text for basic comprehension and understanding, but to really read the text, dig deeply into the text, and make connections with the text. Here is a look at close reading strategies that are effective and engaging in the middle school ELA and high school English classroom.
Five Simple Steps to Make the Most of Your Student Teaching Experience
You’ve completed your course work, passed all of your tests, and finished all of your paperwork, and now the time has finally come. You are
Making Bell Ringers Count
The first two to three minutes of class can set and determine the tone for the entire period. Right as class starts, there is so
Teaching Tips from Students
In the beginning of every new school year, I always try to get to know my students as best as I can. One of the
Assigning Writing in the Beginning of the School Year
The first week back to school is usually pretty hectic. From getting back in the swing of things to preparing for the first day and