Memoirs and reading choice align perfectly for high school language arts classes. Memoir is my favorite genre which is why I was reluctant to teach them. Sure, I had memoirs…
Top 5 Alternatives to The Crucible for Teaching
Teachers look for alternatives to The Crucible for a variety of reasons. Here are some sound ones. The Crucible is in American literature textbooks going back decades. High school language…
Score Big with March Language Arts
March language arts lessons can prove difficult. The month is long. Spring is calling. A break is on the horizon. English language arts teachers might be exhausted from prep. Still,…
Middle School Valentine’s Day Writing Prompts: Get Inspired
Middle school Valentine’s Day writing prompts can provide the perfect SEL (social emotional learning) opportunity and connect content to students’ lives. How can Valentine’s Day writing prompts help middle school…
Master Writing Conventions with Mentor Texts
Covering writing conventions with mentor texts can save teachers time and increase student engagement. Add young adult literature to bring engagement. Teaching Writing Conventions with Mentor Texts Teaching writing conventions…
A Comprehensive High School Writing Curriculum Guide
In this comprehensive high school writing curriculum guide, I explain necessary components of planning a writing for a year. Writing is an essential skill that students need to develop in…
Creative Writing Unit for High School Students
My creative writing unit for high school students allows for adaptations and for fun! With plenty of creative writing activities, you’ll have flexibility. If you are looking for a creative…
Encourage Teenagers To Read | A Teacher’s Tips
Are you trying to encourage teenagers to read? I am too. As a high school English teacher, here is how I get high school students to read. Part of my…
Fun Subject and Predicate Activities
Fun subject and predicate activities are at your fingertips. No matter what grade I teach, I find myself reviewing subjects and predicates. When I taught middle school—absolutely. High school? Yep.…
Halloween Middle and High School Language Arts Activities
Integrating Halloween middle and high school language arts activities into your classes. I know that not every teacher uses Halloween as an opportunity for themed-lessons—for a variety of reasons. However,…