Ten! Language arts lesson plans for the end of the school year. Teaching in June? Try a few language arts lesson plans for June. It is that time, teacher-folk. You’ve…
Using pictures in the classroom builds creativity and is a fun addition to many ELA lessons. Years ago, I purchased a bundle of old pictures from a flea market. It…
Senior pranks convey the wrong message about our school system. I don’t consider dress-up days (Hawaiian shirts) or matching bracelets senior pranks. Those activities are typically coordinated with the school,…
Implementing a 1:1 classroom? Here are some baby steps as you begin this endeavor. You’ve either been hired at a 1:1 school, or your school is moving toward 1:1 status.…
Showing videos in class? You probably will at some time. Consider these ideas so that the videos are not simply class fillers. I do not regularly show entire movies to…
Teaching grammar in context? Teaching grammar in context activities? ELA teachers can accomplish this task. You’re teaching grammar as more than as a bandage to writing, more than circling nouns…
I’m Lauralee, writer and creator at Language Arts Classroom, and a real high school English teacher. I’m also the author of The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and 8. Here, we understand the complexities of teaching language arts, and we know that teachers need support.