Host a Classroom Author Chat
How would you like to chat with an author whose work you love? Well, your students definitely would,…
by Danielle Hall August 22, 2017
Teaching ideas and resources for Secondary ELA and Drama
How would you like to chat with an author whose work you love? Well, your students definitely would,…
by Danielle Hall August 22, 2017
I love using Interactive Notebooks in high school and sharing this love with others. Still, the number one…
by Danielle Hall August 15, 2017
Want to expose students to new songs, or make them think about old songs in a completely new…
by Danielle Hall August 8, 2017
The clock is ticking down and you can’t find the blacklight clue that will lead you to the…
by Danielle Hall July 10, 2017
Now, let’s talk about the best part of doing a class play: the performance! This is the fourth…
by Danielle Hall May 30, 2017
I love independent reading (or student-selected reading), and I love talking about books! It only makes good sense…
by Danielle Hall May 16, 2017
I’ve teamed up with some amazing teachers to bring you free end of year gifts for secondary students.…
by Danielle Hall May 15, 2017
If you love the idea of assigning differentiated research projects, but find the actual research process daunting, then…
by Danielle Hall May 2, 2017
When you sit down to plan your lessons for the day, week, or year, you don’t want to…
by Danielle Hall April 24, 2017
I’ve talked before about why I stopped writing on student papers, but today I want to talk about…
by Danielle Hall April 18, 2017
Every year, I surprise my students by using pop culture in ELA. They act surprised at first and…
by Danielle Hall April 4, 2017
I love poetry, and I always want to share that love of poetry with students. Last year, I…
by Danielle Hall March 21, 2017
Teach Public Speaking with small group presentations to boost speaker confidence, keep the audience engaged, and improve usage…
by Danielle Hall March 7, 2017
I used to live in constant dread of my grading load, struggling under the weight of it all.…
by Danielle Hall February 21, 2017
Help students understand and engage with Shakespeare’s Language with these activities on vocabulary, grammar, and rhythm. Introducing…
by Danielle Hall February 7, 2017
Persuasive Techniques & Critical Thinking I’ve taught persuasive techniques every year, but it feels more necessary than ever…
by Danielle Hall January 19, 2017
Teaching & Learning with Martin Luther King Jr. If you need a motivational, reflective activity, you’ve come to…
by Danielle Hall January 10, 2017
Using puzzles and games in the high school classroom is a great way to build collaboration, critical thinking,…
by Danielle Hall December 13, 2016
Tips to Save Your Sanity Before Winter Break Teaching in the weeks leading up to Winter Break can…
by Danielle Hall December 9, 2016
Do you love the idea of Interactive Notebooks but are unsure of how to use them to teach…
by Danielle Hall November 22, 2016
It can be tough to get students engaged with poetry, but I have found a solution! Poetry Bellringers. I…
by Danielle Hall November 1, 2016
Last fall, I did a Writer’s Workshop with my 9th graders to help them write their own short…
by Danielle Hall September 27, 2016
Rockin’ It as the New Teacher Whether you are a first-year teacher, a military spouse who’s always on…
by Danielle Hall August 30, 2016
So, you’re considering doing a Class Play or you’ve started practices. Now, you’re wondering how to get students…
by Danielle Hall August 16, 2016
Back to School can be a stressful time, but with the right tips, resources, and mindset, we can…
by Danielle Hall August 1, 2016
I have been reflecting on my favorite lessons from the school year, and one of the most fun…
by Danielle Hall July 5, 2016
When You Get Irritated in Rehearsal We are in the last few days of rehearsal for our Spring…
by Danielle Hall April 2, 2016
Drama Skills for the Class Play In the last post, I talked about casting the class play. Now,…
by Danielle Hall March 25, 2016
Drama in ELA: The Class Play In this series, I’m going to share my experiences integrating Drama in…
by Danielle Hall March 7, 2016
In addition to studying poetry during National Poetry Month in April, I love integrating poetry throughout the school…
by Danielle Hall February 29, 2016