6 Song-Inspired Black History Month Activities in ELA
Music is a great way to connect with students! These Black History Month activities explore history, social justice,…
by Leila Hobbs February 8, 2022
Teaching ideas and resources for Secondary ELA and Drama
Music is a great way to connect with students! These Black History Month activities explore history, social justice,…
by Leila Hobbs February 8, 2022
In this post, I share tips, ideas, & resources for teaching Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. My students…
by Danielle Hall February 1, 2022
Looking for tips & text recommendations for teaching conflict in literature? This post has stories & extension activities…
by Leila Hobbs January 25, 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
These 5 short texts for teaching suspense and pacing will help make your lessons on literary elements less…
by Leila Hobbs October 19, 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
Teaching metaphors with short texts is a great way to make your literary lessons more approachable & engaging.…
by Leila Hobbs September 28, 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
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
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
Looking for YA & MG books that will grab (and keep) a students attention? In this post I…
by Leila Hobbs July 13, 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
Make your classroom more inclusive all year long by using these short texts by LGBTQ+ authors for Secondary…
by Leila Hobbs June 23, 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
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