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)…
As the new semester approaches, it’s a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your English Language Arts (ELA)…
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
Are you an English teacher looking for a powerful text to teach your students? Look no further than The Hate…
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.
Escape rooms are one of the most exciting activities you can do with your students. Not only does the adventure…
Are you an English teacher looking for a new and engaging way to teach argumentative and research skills to your…
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.
I know when October comes around, I want to do all the festive, scary Halloween things. This is why I…
Writing can be extremely fun or exhaustingly challenging for both students and educators. Most people think of English class as…
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.