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…
by Danielle Hall May 31, 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
No matter what you read, there’s something you’ll love on my list of the best books of 2021!…
by Danielle Hall December 7, 2021
Using theatre in Secondary ELA is a great way to build classroom community, increase public speaking skills, and…
by Danielle Hall November 30, 2021
Incorporate Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer into your American Literature curriculum as an example of Indigenous literature,…
by Danielle Hall November 16, 2021
Teaching tips, story recommendations, time-saving resources, everything you need to teach short stories in ELA! I’ve thought a…
by Danielle Hall November 9, 2021
Here are five short horror stories to share with your students! If you’re looking for some seriously psychological…
by Danielle Hall October 12, 2021
These Halloween themed drama games will help students flex their creative muscles & boost their public speaking skills,…
by Danielle Hall October 5, 2021
My approach to teaching Shakespeare to ESL students will make it an engaging and accessible experience for teachers…
by Danielle Hall September 22, 2021
Are you looking for personal narrative examples by Latinx authors? Here are some ideas from the new anthology…
by Danielle Hall September 15, 2021
I love using short stories to teach setting! Shorter texts are more approachable to students, and allow you…
by Danielle Hall September 7, 2021
These activities for teaching peer feedback in ELA will help students learn to give (and receive) constructive criticism.…
by Danielle Hall August 4, 2021
Whether you love them or hate them, short stories are a vital part of the curriculum. Today I’m…
by Danielle Hall July 27, 2021
Want to include more diverse voices in your ELA classroom, without sacrificing rigor & standards? My “Rethinking the…
by Danielle Hall July 20, 2021
Are you teaching The Outsiders? Read this post for tips and projects to help students analyze literary themes.…
by Danielle Hall June 29, 2021
Need a summer read? These professional development books for teachers cover topics from Shakespeare to standardized testing, and…
by Danielle Hall June 15, 2021
No dusty old classics here! There are my favoite new short stories for middle school, and some non-traditional…
by Danielle Hall June 1, 2021
Caution: magic inside this post! Find books for Harry Potter fans that capture the fun of the Potterverse…
by Danielle Hall May 11, 2021