These ten creative writing activities have enough variety for everyone. I use creative writing exercises to encourage young writers and have fun. Creative writing encompasses more than fictional writing. Creative…
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Sixth Grade Grammar That Makes Sense
Sixth grade grammar: Are you looking for interesting and engaging grammar activities to add to your sixth grade English classes? Grammar ideas that are age appropriate and fun are important…
Running Book Clubs in High School
Wondering about running book clubs in high school, perhaps books clubs and literature circles? I share my honest thoughts below. As a high school English teacher, it can often feel…
Low-Prep Middle School Bulletin Boards
Middle school bulletin boards can be low-prep and meaningful. When I taught middle school English, I wanted to change the bulletin board for every season. I justified that this change…
Ten Activities for Teaching The Odyssey
Ten Activities for Teaching The Odyssey Ten activities for teaching The Odyssey —add these pieces to your Odyssey unit! Teaching The Odyssey can be fun, can be overwhelming, can be…
High School Literature Assignments Should Have Meaning
High school literature assignments should have meaning. How can we make that happen as busy English teachers?
Meaningful Vocabulary Activities
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.…
20 YouTube Channels for Language Arts Teachers
YouTube Channels for Language Arts Teachers! Add these popular videos to lesson planning. Finding appropriate videos that also serve an instructional purpose can be a challenge. I’m sure we have…
Fantastic February Language Arts Activities
Fantastic 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:…
Encouraging Student Reflections on the Writing Process
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.