Looking for quick ways to use Google Forms in language arts classes? I use this tool frequently in my room. Google Forms help me to gather data and to share…
Ten Creative Writing Activities Guaranteed To Inspire
These ten creative writing activities have enough variety for everyone. I use creative writing exercises to encourage young writers and have fun. I use creative writing exercises throughout the school…
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 how to run 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…
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 —add these pieces to your Odyssey unit! Teaching The Odyssey can be fun, can be overwhelming, can be rewarding. When I sit and ponder…
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! Finding appropriate videos that also serve an instructional purpose can be a challenge. I’m sure we have all watched a twelve-minute video, gotten to…
Fantastic February Language Arts Activities
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.…