6 Fresh Ideas for Analyzing Songs in Secondary ELA
Analyzing songs can help students practice vital ELA skills, and injecting some pop culture into your curriculum can…
by Leila Hobbs November 29, 2022
Analyzing songs can help students practice vital ELA skills, and injecting some pop culture into your curriculum can…
by Leila Hobbs November 29, 2022
Looking for text recommendations and engaging resources that you can use during Native American Heritage Month (and year…
by Leila Hobbs November 9, 2022
Fun and easy-to-implement tips and activities to help your your students understand, appreciate, and learn how to write…
by Leila Hobbs November 7, 2022
From sci-fi to fantasy to historical fiction, this list of short stories has something to interest every reader…
by Leila Hobbs September 20, 2022
Teaching classic literature doesn’t have to be boring! These tips, lesson plans, and low-prep resources will help engage…
by Leila Hobbs September 13, 2022
High-interest and low-prep lessons and activities you can utilize when teaching poetry for high school students. Poetry for…
by Leila Hobbs August 30, 2022
Yes, you can improve writing skills in five minutes! I’ll share some tips and a FREE resource to…
by Leila Hobbs August 17, 2022
Teaching with music is a great tool for engaging students, and the Broadway canon has so much great…
by Leila Hobbs August 2, 2022
These contemporary poems by Black authors will help diversify your poetry unit, help students process current events, and…
by Leila Hobbs July 12, 2022
Reading conferences that encourage independent reading, while still upholding your standards for comprehension. Your students will thank you!…
by Leila Hobbs June 28, 2022
There are a million and one ways to do a short story unit, and they’re all awesome! Short…
by Leila Hobbs June 14, 2022
Whether you’re hosting a lit circle or adding to your classroom library, these novels in verse will be…
by Leila Hobbs June 7, 2022
Change it up with these NEW short stories for teaching American Lit in middle & high school ELA.…
by Leila Hobbs May 24, 2022
Need inspiration? This post has all of my tips and tricks for teaching ELA concepts like characterization, setting,…
by Leila Hobbs April 19, 2022
Music is a great way to connect with students! These Black History Month activities explore history, social justice,…
by Leila Hobbs February 8, 2022
Looking for tips & text recommendations for teaching conflict in literature? This post has stories & extension activities…
by Leila Hobbs January 25, 2022
These 5 short texts for teaching suspense and pacing will help make your lessons on literary elements less…
by Leila Hobbs October 19, 2021
Teaching metaphors with short texts is a great way to make your literary lessons more approachable & engaging.…
by Leila Hobbs September 28, 2021
Looking for more books with trans characters to add to your classroom library? I have recommendations for middle…
by Leila Hobbs August 24, 2021
Looking for new, free texts for teaching figurative language? This post has short stories, and other short texts…
by Leila Hobbs August 17, 2021
Need distance learning tips or resources to help you adapt to the needs of your students? I can…
by Leila Hobbs August 10, 2021
Looking for YA & MG books that will grab (and keep) a students attention? In this post I…
by Leila Hobbs July 13, 2021
Make your classroom more inclusive all year long by using these short texts by LGBTQ+ authors for Secondary…
by Leila Hobbs June 23, 2021
Teaching with short films in ELA is a great way to strengthen reading skills and increase students’ literary…
by Leila Hobbs May 25, 2021
Looking to try digital escape rooms for Secondary ELA students? This post will help find a game that…
by Leila Hobbs May 18, 2021
What can I say about this school year that hasn’t already been said? Teachers, whether you’re teaching online,…
by Leila Hobbs March 30, 2021
Whether you’re looking for books to celebrate Women’s History Month or just amazing titles to add to your…
by Leila Hobbs March 9, 2021
Want a contemporary novel for your curriculum? Need classroom library suggestions? Check out Clap When You Land by…
by Leila Hobbs February 17, 2021
Are you looking to create a more inclusive classroom library? Are you asking yourself, “What should I read…
by Leila Hobbs July 10, 2020
Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson is a heartbreaking snapshot of children who fall through the…
by Leila Hobbs May 31, 2018