7 Science Fiction Poems for Secondary ELA
Using science fiction poems (or speculative poems) in the classroom can be a great way for students to…
by Danielle Hall October 18, 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
Teaching The Giver. The Hunger Games. Matched. Unwind. Feed. Teaching dystopian literature can be a great way to…
by Danielle Hall October 12, 2018
Build a Classroom Library with FREE Books! If you want to add new releases to your classroom library…
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 movies…
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
5-Minute Filler Activities for Secondary ELA Although I’m getting pretty good at gauging time in my classes, sometimes,…
by Danielle Hall November 21, 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
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
I love poetry, and I always want to share that love of poetry with students. Last year, I…
by Danielle Hall March 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
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
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
Drama Skills for the Class Play In the last post, I talked about casting the class play. Now,…
by Danielle Hall March 25, 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
Are you looking for ways to use Interactive Notebooks for high school English? When I was first faced…
by Danielle Hall October 14, 2015