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You’ll Never Find a Better ELA Nonfiction Resource Round-Up in 2024

If you’re looking for THE ELA nonfiction resource to engage your students, we’ve got 5 that are bound to grip your students unlike any other! Are you looking for a way to captivate your students with nonfiction that steps outside the usual boundaries? Look no further! This post features five dynamic ELA nonfiction resources that dive into fascinating and engaging topics like video games, mysteries at sea, espionage, and more. Each ELA nonfiction resource has been selected not only for its compelling content but also for its potential to spark in-depth discussions and critical thinking among your students.  These are not your standard textbook examples; they’re designed to pique curiosity and engage young minds at a deeper level. Get ready to explore these innovative ELA nonfiction resources that will bring your classroom discussions to life

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3 Spooky Songs to Analyze for a Halloween Inspired Activity in Secondary ELA

As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to add a little eerie excitement to your classroom with some spooky songs to analyze! For secondary ELA educators looking to spice up their lesson plans this October, we’ve curated a thrilling collection of three spooky songs that are ripe for literary analysis. Each song is a gateway to exploring rich literary elements like imagery, tone, and irony, all while engaging students with the fun, festive spirit of the season. This blog post will guide you through using these spooky songs to analyze and dissect with your students, ensuring a lively, interactive, and educational experience. Get ready to turn up the volume, dive into the lyrics, and unravel the mysteries of these haunting tunes just in time for Halloween! 3 Spooky Songs to Analyze this Halloween Listen…I am

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Start Your 2024 School Year with Our New, Fun Figurative Language Short Story Unit

Our figurative language short story unit will help you build a foundation and collect relevant data on your students at the start of the year! We’re thrilled to introduce our latest resource: a figurative language short story unit, perfectly tailored for the start of the school year.  This innovative unit includes eight diverse short stories, each highlighting a different element of figurative language. It’s designed not only to engage students with compelling narratives but also to deepen their understanding of essential literary elements.  As you explore these short stories together, you’ll be able to assess your students’ current skills and gather valuable data on their learning levels. This figurative language short story unit is an excellent tool for establishing a solid foundation in literary analysis and setting the tone for a year of dynamic learning. 

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