5 Ready-to-Go Secondary ELA Resources
Sometimes, a teacher just needs a lesson or a unit that is classroom-ready. Here is a look at five of my ready-to-go secondary ELA teaching
Teaching Long Way Down: Mind Map Project
If you are looking for an engaging activity to complete with your students as you read Jason Reynolds’ verse novel Long Way Down, I’ve got
Teaching Nonfiction: 10 Engaging Ways to Teach Nonfiction in Secondary ELA
When it comes to reading nonfiction, my students tend to get bleary-eyed and hard-of-hearing. It’s like they instantly think of their history textbooks and informational articles and they decide before they even know the topic that they aren’t going to like it. And that is one of the big hurdles when it comes to teaching nonfiction texts at the middle school and high school level.
Five Amazing Teaching Resources for Your Secondary ELA Classroom
Whether you are teaching literature or writing, it is important to include lessons that include instruction and practice in your classroom. Here is a look
5 Valentine’s Day Activities for Secondary ELA: Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start planning engaging ELA Valentine’s Day activities for your middle school and high school classroom. Here is a look at several Valentine’s Day activities for students.
Common Grammar Mistakes: Punctuation Edition, Part II – Apostrophes and Commas
One thing many students, teachers, and even professional authors forget is the fact that writing is just a form of communication. Even though students may
Using a Class Score Card for Substitute Teacher Days
While prepping for a substitute for your class can be a little daunting, one of the best ways to prepare for a substitute teacher is
5 New Ways to Engage Students in the New Year
Now that another new year is upon us, it is time to welcome students back into the classroom and engage them for the last half
Introducing a Class Novel: 4 Engaging Ways to Introduce a Novel
Presentation and strategy are everything when you’re introducing a novel to your class, especially if you have a few (or more) resistant readers in the mix. That is why it is important to introduce a novel in an exciting and engaging way!