Inside the Odyssey Interactive Escape Room
Take a look inside my completely updated and redesigned Odyssey interactive escape room. New art, new hints, and…
by Danielle Hall January 9, 2020
Take a look inside my completely updated and redesigned Odyssey interactive escape room. New art, new hints, and…
by Danielle Hall January 9, 2020
Looking for engaging and rigorous Halloween activities for your Secondary ELA classroom? Look no further! These mini-lessons will…
by Danielle Hall October 3, 2019
Song lyrics can be so versatile in the classroom: Creative writing inspiration, making non-fiction more engaging, etc. Here…
by Danielle Hall September 5, 2019
We know that our reluctant readers have a skills deficit that grows over time. Whereas a student may…
by Danielle Hall August 1, 2019
Have you been told you should be teaching executive functioning? Is this a totally overwhelming proposition? Where do…
by Danielle Hall July 18, 2019
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
Teachers on Instagram often ask me for tips on teaching LGBTQ+ rights. You want book recommendations, teaching resources,…
by Danielle Hall May 7, 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
I love teaching Shakespeare, and I LOVE discovering new and innovative ways to engage students in the material.…
by Danielle Hall March 5, 2019
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
Build a Classroom Library with FREE Books! If you want to add new releases to your classroom…
by Danielle Hall August 27, 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
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
Introducing Danielle & Michelle, Shakespeare in 30 Creators So, I recently worked with my friend Michelle to…
by Danielle Hall February 20, 2018
WIN Your Teacher Wish List! What’s on your classroom wishlist? What are your favorite teacher things? Do…
by Danielle Hall December 2, 2017
5-Minute Filler Activities for Secondary ELA Although I’m getting pretty good at gauging time in my classes,…
by Danielle Hall November 21, 2017
Hi, everyone! In my post this week at the Secondary English Coffee Shop, I talk about how to…
by Danielle Hall November 7, 2017
Plot, structure, characterization, allusions, foreshadowing… all of the things we work to teach our students are found in…
by Danielle Hall September 12, 2017
You gingerly lift a new arrival off the shelf and flip it open, trailing your finger across the…
by Danielle Hall August 29, 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
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