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…
Looking for tips for teaching grammar that won’t cause a ton of more work? Making grammar make sense, connecting grammar to writing, showing students the importance of understanding a language:…
High school literature essential questions can shape whatever stories you teach. Many of us English teachers love to read and partially teach language arts because books have saved us in…
What master’s degree should a teacher get? If you follow me on Instagram, subscribe to my email list, or know me in real life, you know that I just finished…
English grammar lessons for kids—I cannot stress how important these foundational grammar lessons are. I approach grammar lessons with students of all ages with my experience (naturally). I have taught…
Dystopian lit circles for high school English can add variety and fun to literature lessons. If you are organizing lit circles around dystopian literature, I’ve included some ideas below. Dystopian…
The following classroom library ideas will encourage engagement with your books and build a community of readers. As a high school ELA teacher, you can have a classroom library—hundreds of…
