7 Important Harlem Renaissance Artists to Teach in Secondary ELA
Teaching the Harlem Renaissance is essential for any English class as it provides a wide variety of lessons…
by Danielle Hall December 28, 2022
Teaching the Harlem Renaissance is essential for any English class as it provides a wide variety of lessons…
by Danielle Hall December 28, 2022
Looking for the best YA books of 2022? Look no further! These new releases are all great choices…
by Danielle Hall December 20, 2022
Are you looking for a free student gift for middle and high school? Do you need something that’s…
by Danielle Hall December 6, 2022
These free ELA worksheets will help you engage students in drama, poetry, rhetoric, and more! Perfect for middle…
by Danielle Hall November 22, 2022
Nothing says nonfiction writing has to be boring, and yet, that’s what many middle school and high school…
by Danielle Hall November 15, 2022
Reader’s Theatre is a fun, low-stress way for students to learn about drama, practice public speaking, and embrace…
by Danielle Hall October 25, 2022
Do you need escape room questions and answers? Whether you are a student who’s stuck or a teacher…
by Danielle Hall October 18, 2022
These class novel study activities will help increase student participation and strengthen their critical analysis! Even if you’ve…
by Danielle Hall October 11, 2022
High-interest, standards-aligned Halloween activities that your students will love (and you’ll love all the time you saved!). Y’all,…
by Danielle Hall October 4, 2022
These quick and low-prep media literacy activities will help you improve your student’s critical thinking skills, teach rhetorical…
by Danielle Hall September 27, 2022
Hey, y’all! I wanted to drop in today with some special news. I consider myself a cheerleader for…
by Danielle Hall September 16, 2022
Are you looking for ways to make your independent reading more engaging? Try these reading response activities! Using…
by Danielle Hall September 7, 2022
Creating a museum exhibit in your middle or high school ELA classroom is easy and fun with these…
by Danielle Hall August 23, 2022
You can use these low-prep lessons filled with public speaking tips in middle or high school ELA. They…
by Danielle Hall August 10, 2022
Making your own worksheets has never been easier, thanks to Microsoft Powerpoint and these easy-to-follow tips. Have you…
by Danielle Hall July 19, 2022
It’s summertime, and that (hopefully!) means rest and relaxation! Here are nine things for every English teacher’s summer…
by Danielle Hall July 5, 2022
These inspirational writing quotes will help energize the young writers in your classroom, and get them excited to…
by Danielle Hall May 31, 2022
It might seem like an unusual combo, but I love using procedural writing to build classroom community. Intrigued?…
by Danielle Hall May 17, 2022
Using music in the classroom has countless benefits. This post has song suggestions, teaching tips, ready-to-use resources, and…
by Danielle Hall May 10, 2022
Looking for some fun, new classroom games? This post will show you how to play Team Trivia in…
by Danielle Hall April 26, 2022
Whether you’re planning a lit circle or you need classroom library recs, I’ve got you covered with this…
by Danielle Hall April 5, 2022
Want to have a dystopian literature circle in your classroom? Let me plan it for you! This post…
by Danielle Hall March 29, 2022
Video games can be helpful tools to help students gain a deeper understanding of literature. Here are 10…
by Danielle Hall March 22, 2022
A low-stress (and low-cost!) way to help students build their public speaking skills is by using children’s books.…
by Danielle Hall March 8, 2022
Looking for new ways to use this classic short story? I’m sharing tips and activities I’ve learned while…
by Danielle Hall March 1, 2022
Looking for short stories (and other short texts) you can use to teach characterization in literature? This post…
by Danielle Hall February 15, 2022
In this post, I share tips, ideas, & resources for teaching Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. My students…
by Danielle Hall February 1, 2022
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve got a new puzzle book for kids, Perfectly Challenging Brain Games…
by Danielle Hall January 18, 2022
Whether you’re a pro at escape rooms or a total newbie, this post will help you find a…
by Danielle Hall January 11, 2022
Are you looking for free teaching resources to begin the second semester? Here are three activities that I…
by Danielle Hall December 14, 2021