Meaningful vocabulary activities can benefit students for the rest of their lives. The language standards are clear: We must move students beyond simple memorization of a word and its term.…
February language arts activities can bring engagement and fun to a dreary month. Sometimes I think that January is the longest school month of the year. Then, every year: February.…
Working toward student reflections on the writing process can be a long-term goal. Using talking points and well-placed questions can move students along.
Vocabulary word walls in secondary ELA can boost your students' language studies. Vocabulary lessons for secondary ELA students CAN include age-appropriate word walls.
How can grammar coloring pages improve your grammar lessons? Is it possible. . . to have fun grammar? Previously, I’ve written about coloring sheets for literature or note taking as…
November language arts lessons: As English classes head toward the end of the first semester, keep students engaged and reflect on your classes. November is here, and (many) schools have…
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.