Group work in the secondary classroom can greatly benefit students. With a bit of foresight, you can make the most of this time. With guidelines and structure, group work can…
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Digital Literary Analysis
I’ve found that a digital literary analysis project provides the perfect amount of scaffolding. Years ago, I made digital labels and turned them into .JPGs for students and encouraged them…
Four Digital Tools to Engage Students
Try these digital tools to engage students. They will provide data to adjust and plan future lessons. Our world changed quickly: teachers, you are completely e-learning or teaching online in…
Increase Classroom Library Engagement
Secondary teachers: how can you increase classroom library engagement? I returned to teaching in 2015. For six years, I had worked part-time and blogged. When I left my full-time job…
Teaching Commas: Grammar Lesson Plan
Teaching commas can be overwhelming if you have no where to start. Today, I’m sharing my grammar lesson plan for commas with you. Many teachers divide sections of how to…
Mentor Sentences from Literature
Once you become comfortable with teaching grammar, you will be able to pull grammar mentor sentences from literature. Today, my students and I read Act IV of Romeo and Juliet.…
Preposition Lesson Plans
Preposition lesson plans can be engaging and meaningful to students. I enjoy teaching prepositions. When I cover prepositions, I provide a variety of tools for students so they can use…
Adverb Lesson Plans
Adverb lesson plans can move beyond the worksheet with a few simple activities. Adverbs can be tricky to identify, and they can be tricky in student writing. Older students are…
Grammar Stations: 15 Engaging Stations
Grammar stations are perfect for secondary students. You can rotate and address confusion and successes. Your students get to move and learn from others. Younger students use stations as a…
Adjective Lesson Plans
Adjective lesson plans are here! If you’re writing adjective lesson plans for older students, you’ll want age-appropriate activities. These grammar activities are easy to personalize and will support your grammar…