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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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6 Convenient Year Long Back to School Secondary ELA Resources to Refresh Routines

Refresh your routines with these year long back to school secondary ELA resources without the hours of prep! Welcome back to a new school year, educators! As you step into your classrooms, ready to inspire and engage, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference.  That’s why we’ve put together a set of six comprehensive units specifically designed as back to school secondary ELA resources. These units are crafted to help you establish solid routines that promote a structured and stimulating learning environment from day one. Each unit integrates essential ELA skills with creative approaches to learning, ensuring that your students are not only excited to learn but also well-equipped for the year ahead.  Whether you’re looking to foster critical thinking, enhance writing skills, or encourage collaborative learning, these back-to-school secondary

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