8 Captivating Novels in Verse for Secondary ELA Students
Whether you’re hosting a lit circle or adding to your classroom library, these novels in verse will be…
June 7, 2022Teaching ideas and resources for Secondary ELA and Drama
Whether you’re hosting a lit circle or adding to your classroom library, these novels in verse will be…
These inspirational writing quotes will help energize the young writers in your classroom, and get them excited to…
Change it up with these NEW short stories for teaching American Lit in middle & high school ELA.…
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…
May is AAPI Heritage Month, so to celebrate, here are 5 short stories that will help your students…
Looking for some fun, new classroom games? This post will show you how to play Team Trivia in…
Need inspiration? This post has all of my tips and tricks for teaching ELA concepts like characterization, setting,…
One tool for promoting diversity in the classroom is using texts by international authors. Here are 5 texts…
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…
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is part poetry, part memoir, and part ecological treatise. Here are some…
Looking for short stories (and other short texts) you can use to teach characterization in literature? This post…
Music is a great way to connect with students! These Black History Month activities explore history, social justice,…
In this post, I share tips, ideas, & resources for teaching Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. My students…
Looking for tips & text recommendations for teaching conflict in literature? This post has stories & extension activities…
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,…
All my favorite short story ideas for English class – teaching tips, story recommendations, timesaving resources, and much…
These 5 short texts for teaching suspense and pacing will help make your lessons on literary elements less…
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,…
Teaching metaphors with short texts is a great way to make your literary lessons more approachable & engaging.…