10 Inspirational Writing Quotes for High School Students
These inspirational writing quotes will help energize the young writers in your classroom, and get them excited to…
May 31, 2022These inspirational writing quotes will help energize the young writers in your classroom, and get them excited to…
It might seem like an unusual combo, but I love using procedural writing to build classroom community. Intrigued?…
Using music in the classroom has countless benefits. This post has song suggestions, teaching tips, ready-to-use resources, and…
Looking for some fun, new classroom games? This post will show you how to play Team Trivia in…
Whether you’re planning a lit circle or you need classroom library recs, I’ve got you covered with this…
Want to have a dystopian literature circle in your classroom? Let me plan it for you! This post…
Video games can be helpful tools to help students gain a deeper understanding of literature. Here are 10…
A low-stress (and low-cost!) way to help students build their public speaking skills is by using children’s books.…
Looking for new ways to use this classic short story? I’m sharing tips and activities I’ve learned while…
Looking for short stories (and other short texts) you can use to teach characterization in literature? This post…
In this post, I share tips, ideas, & resources for teaching Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. My students…
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve got a new puzzle book for kids, Perfectly Challenging Brain Games…
Whether you’re a pro at escape rooms or a total newbie, this post will help you find a…
Are you looking for free teaching resources to begin the second semester? Here are three activities that I…
No matter what you read, there’s something you’ll love on my list of the best books of 2021!…
Using theatre in Secondary ELA is a great way to build classroom community, increase public speaking skills, and…
Incorporate Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer into your American Literature curriculum as an example of Indigenous literature,…
Teaching tips, story recommendations, time-saving resources, everything you need to teach short stories in ELA! I’ve thought a…
Here are five short horror stories to share with your students! If you’re looking for some seriously psychological…
These Halloween themed drama games will help students flex their creative muscles & boost their public speaking skills,…
My approach to teaching Shakespeare to ESL students will make it an engaging and accessible experience for teachers…
Are you looking for personal narrative examples by Latinx authors? Here are some ideas from the new anthology…
I love using short stories to teach setting! Shorter texts are more approachable to students, and allow you…
These activities for teaching peer feedback in ELA will help students learn to give (and receive) constructive criticism.…
Whether you love them or hate them, short stories are a vital part of the curriculum. Today I’m…
Want to include more diverse voices in your ELA classroom, without sacrificing rigor & standards? My “Rethinking the…
Are you teaching The Outsiders? Read this post for tips and projects to help students analyze literary themes.…
Need a summer read? These professional development books for teachers cover topics from Shakespeare to standardized testing, and…
No dusty old classics here! There are my favoite new short stories for middle school, and some non-traditional…
Caution: magic inside this post! Find books for Harry Potter fans that capture the fun of the Potterverse…