5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Secondary ELA Curriculum for the New Semester
As the new semester approaches, it’s a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your English Language Arts (ELA)…
The Keys to Success: An Easy Guide to Teaching English 1 for New Teachers
Teaching English 1 doesn’t need to be stressful. In this blog post I cover how to develop lesson plans and outlines, create meaningful activities for your students, and suggested anchor texts — no stone will be left unturned! It’s time to get ready for success by delving into these key elements needed for teaching English 1 in an effective way
How and Why You Absolutely Should Teach The Hate U Give
Are you an English teacher looking for a powerful text to teach your students? Look no further than The Hate…
10 Must Teach Poems for the High School English Classroom
Which poems should I be teaching? For English teachers searching for the answer, look no further! Here are 10 must-teach poems sure to engage any high school English class. From funny interpretations on modern life to true classics that span centuries— you’re sure to find something perfect for your students here.
Using Escape Rooms in the Secondary English Classroom
Escape rooms are one of the most exciting activities you can do with your students. Not only does the adventure…
Why you should use mock trials in High School ELA
Are you an English teacher looking for a new and engaging way to teach argumentative and research skills to your…
Teaching Sandra Cisnero’s “My Name” to Reengage Students in November
Sandra Cisnero’s “My Name” is a wonderfully short vignette, and I knew the moment I read it that I wanted to put it in front of my reading class. I love my reading class to death, but as the name suggests, sometimes getting them engaged in reading and writing can be difficult. These are students that have been burned by education before or just have not been able to focus on school for one reason or another.
12 Halloween Activities for High School ELA
I know when October comes around, I want to do all the festive, scary Halloween things. This is why I…
Why you should include creative writing in your curriculum
Writing can be extremely fun or exhaustingly challenging for both students and educators. Most people think of English class as…
How to teach literary elements
Literary elements refers to the concepts that make up a story. There are five main literary elements that students should know: plot, setting, conflict, character, and theme. These five elements are essential to a students understanding of a story beyond comprehending the narrative.