nonfiction
Teaching nonfiction in secondary ELA? I almost titled this, “how to teach informational texts without putting your students to sleep or confusing them.” This post is a look into my…
grammar
Grammar errors in student essays can frustrate students and teachers. I advocate teaching grammar, clearly. I read grammar books and studies because I am passionate about grammar. I write about…
new teachers
Creating a rubric for an activity, presentation, or paper? It’s daunting. A dozen years into teaching, and I often stare at the screen, fearful of not getting it right. Today,…
writing
Teaching creative writing will stretch you as a person and as a teacher. If you’re looking for how to teach a creative writing class, I hope my refection process benefits…
new teachers
If you are a high school teacher, at some point you will be tasked with writing a letter of recommendation for students. These are my ideas for proceeding with writing…
seasonal
December activities for ELA —read on to learn how I manage the stress and excitement of the upcoming winter break. I possess a single way to contribute to student and…
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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.
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At Language Arts Classroom, we cover every angle of the language arts classroom from content to classroom management to teaching strategies to decor. This blog spans over fifteen years of my chronicles from different classrooms. I write to reflect and to contribute to important conversations English teachers have.
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