March language arts lessons can prove difficult. The month is long. Spring is calling. A break is on the horizon. English language arts teachers might be exhausted from prep. Still,…
Middle school Valentine’s Day writing prompts can provide the perfect SEL (social emotional learning) opportunity and connect content to students’ lives. How can Valentine’s Day writing prompts help middle school…
Covering writing conventions with mentor texts can save teachers time and increase student engagement. Add young adult literature to bring engagement. Teaching Writing Conventions with Mentor Texts Teaching writing conventions…
In this comprehensive high school writing curriculum guide, I explain necessary components of planning a writing for a year. Writing is an essential skill that students need to develop in…
My creative writing unit for high school students allows for adaptations and for fun! With plenty of creative writing activities, you’ll have flexibility. If you are looking for a creative…
Are you trying to encourage teenagers to read? I am too. As a high school English teacher, here is how I get high school students to read. Part of my…
I’m Lauralee, writer and creator at Language Arts Classroom, and a real high school English teacher. I’m also the author of The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and 8. Here, we understand the complexities of teaching language arts, and we know that teachers need support.