Differentiated Research Projects in ELA
If you love the idea of assigning differentiated research projects, but find the actual research process daunting, then…
May 2, 2017
If you love the idea of assigning differentiated research projects, but find the actual research process daunting, then…
May 2, 2017
When you sit down to plan your lessons for the day, week, or year, you don’t want to…
April 24, 2017
I’ve talked before about why I stopped writing on student papers, but today I want to talk about…
April 18, 2017
Every year, I surprise my students by using pop culture in ELA. They act surprised at first and…
April 4, 2017
I love poetry, and I always want to share that love of poetry with students. Last year, I…
March 21, 2017
Teach Public Speaking with small group presentations to boost speaker confidence, keep the audience engaged, and improve usage…
March 7, 2017
I used to live in constant dread of my grading load, struggling under the weight of it all.…
February 21, 2017
Help students understand and engage with Shakespeare’s Language with these activities on vocabulary, grammar, and rhythm. Introducing…
February 7, 2017
How to Download TeachersPayTeachers Product Updates Do you have a resource that you purchased two or three years…
January 31, 2017
Persuasive Techniques & Critical Thinking I’ve taught persuasive techniques every year, but it feels more necessary than ever…
January 19, 2017
Teaching & Learning with Martin Luther King Jr. If you need a motivational, reflective activity, you’ve come to…
January 10, 2017
Using puzzles and games in the high school classroom is a great way to build collaboration, critical thinking,…
December 13, 2016
Tips to Save Your Sanity Before Winter Break Teaching in the weeks leading up to Winter Break can…
December 9, 2016
Do you love the idea of Interactive Notebooks but are unsure of how to use them to teach…
November 22, 2016
It can be tough to get students engaged with poetry, but I have found a solution! Poetry Bellringers. I…
November 1, 2016
Last fall, I did a Writer’s Workshop with my 9th graders to help them write their own short…
September 27, 2016
Rockin’ It as the New Teacher Whether you are a first-year teacher, a military spouse who’s always on…
August 30, 2016
So, you’re considering doing a Class Play or you’ve started practices. Now, you’re wondering how to get students…
August 16, 2016
Kingdom of Oceana by Mitchell Charles Description from Goodreads: The Kingdom of Oceana SURFER. SHARK TAMER. FIRE WALKER.…
August 8, 2016
Back to School can be a stressful time, but with the right tips, resources, and mindset, we can…
August 1, 2016
I have been reflecting on my favorite lessons from the school year, and one of the most fun…
July 5, 2016
Calming the Chaos at the End of the School Year Hello, all! We just had our final exam today,…
May 22, 2016
Wild Swans by Jessica Spotswood Ivy grew up in her great-grandmother’s house under the constant gaze of…
April 18, 2016
When You Get Irritated in Rehearsal We are in the last few days of rehearsal for our Spring…
April 2, 2016
Fifteen Lanes by S. J. Laidlaw Noor, the daughter of a sex worker, has grown up in…
March 28, 2016
Drama Skills for the Class Play In the last post, I talked about casting the class play. Now,…
March 25, 2016
Drama in ELA: The Class Play In this series, I’m going to share my experiences integrating Drama in…
March 7, 2016
In addition to studying poetry during National Poetry Month in April, I love integrating poetry throughout the school…
February 29, 2016
Are you looking for ways to integrate drama games for high school? Get started with these three zero-prep…
February 21, 2016
The Love that Split the World by Emily Henry Natalie’s last summer before college is off to…
February 7, 2016