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…
by Leila Hobbs June 7, 2022
Teaching 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…
by Leila Hobbs June 7, 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
Change it up with these NEW short stories for teaching American Lit in middle & high school ELA.…
by Leila Hobbs May 24, 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
May is AAPI Heritage Month, so to celebrate, here are 5 short stories that will help your students…
by Joan Sung May 3, 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
Need inspiration? This post has all of my tips and tricks for teaching ELA concepts like characterization, setting,…
by Leila Hobbs April 19, 2022
One tool for promoting diversity in the classroom is using texts by international authors. Here are 5 texts…
by Abena April 13, 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
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is part poetry, part memoir, and part ecological treatise. Here are some…
by Victoria C February 22, 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
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
All my favorite short story ideas for English class – teaching tips, story recommendations, timesaving resources, and much…
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