TED Talks for Young Writers
Have you ever used videos to inspire your students to write? Here are some TED talks for young…
by Danielle Hall June 6, 2019
Teaching ideas and resources for Secondary ELA and Drama
Have you ever used videos to inspire your students to write? Here are some TED talks for young…
by Danielle Hall June 6, 2019
We read a lot of books with social issues for the YA Cafe Podcast, and I feature a…
by Danielle Hall May 21, 2019
PRIDE month is almost here! Woo-hoo! In celebration, here are 21 diverse LGBTQ+ YA novels for your high…
by Danielle Hall May 14, 2019
Teachers on Instagram often ask me for tips on teaching LGBTQ+ rights. You want book recommendations, teaching resources,…
by Danielle Hall May 7, 2019
Classroom Escape Rooms are collaborative games that make engaging review activities for students! Students work together to solve…
by Danielle Hall April 30, 2019
Teaching The Great Gatsby can be transportive and engaging. Students explore a whole new era (Flappers! Jazz! Speakeasies!)…
by Danielle Hall April 23, 2019
Author H.D. Hunter joins Danielle for a discussion of Trauma-Informed Teaching and YA books that touch on grief,…
by Danielle Hall April 11, 2019
It’s April so y’all know what that means: National Poetry Month! I have compiled a list below of…
by Danielle Hall April 9, 2019
When I took American Literature as a high schooler in 2003, we read a range of texts from…
by Danielle Hall April 2, 2019
If you’re looking for a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week or for the beloved English teacher in your…
by Danielle Hall March 26, 2019
When we arrive at March, we finally talk about teaching Women’s History. Even though it’s something we should…
by Danielle Hall March 12, 2019
I love teaching Shakespeare, and I LOVE discovering new and innovative ways to engage students in the material.…
by Danielle Hall March 5, 2019
So, you’re teaching argumentative writing again, and you’re looking for something to spice up your unit. I have…
by Danielle Hall February 26, 2019
When I say that I give my students time for independent reading or that I believe there’s a…
by Danielle Hall February 8, 2019
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi Tareq’s life is hustle and bustle in Syria. He…
by Danielle Hall November 26, 2018
I’ve talked before about using teaching with puzzles and games and using Escape Rooms in ELA, but I…
by Danielle Hall November 20, 2018
Teaching about immigration can be intimidating for a someone without personal experience, but it’s an important topic to…
by Danielle Hall November 6, 2018
If your students struggle making deep connections to a text, look no further than Photo Analysis. Students analyze…
by Danielle Hall October 29, 2018
Using science fiction poems (or speculative poems) in the classroom can be a great way for students to…
by Danielle Hall October 18, 2018
The Giver. The Hunger Games. Matched. Unwind. Feed. Teaching dystopian literature can be a great way to expose…
by Danielle Hall October 12, 2018
The #1 Thing Students Need to Know When You Recommend a Book Reggie sits at his desk…
by Danielle Hall September 17, 2018
Thou & You: Rank and Emotion My students know well in advance that I love teaching Shakespeare…
by Danielle Hall September 10, 2018
Build a Classroom Library with FREE Books! If you want to add new releases to your classroom…
by Danielle Hall August 27, 2018
YATeens love YA thrillers, and I’m constantly getting asked for recommendations of good young adult books with suspense,…
by Danielle Hall July 28, 2018
We take a look at online shaming and Leila Sales’ new novel, If You Don’t Have Anything…
by Danielle Hall May 3, 2018
So, like you, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to get my teenage students to…
by Danielle Hall May 1, 2018
Y’all, I can’t sit still. Throw me in a long meeting or even a long movie, and I…
by Danielle Hall April 24, 2018
Spark Imagination with Creative Reading We spend a LOT of time reading books and watching TV and…
by Danielle Hall March 13, 2018
Teachers, it’s that time of year again. You’ve been handed a piece of paper called an Intent Form…
by Danielle Hall March 6, 2018
Teaching Shakespeare: Tips & Tricks Teaching Shakespeare can be a tricky prospect, but here are some tips…
by Danielle Hall February 23, 2018