How to Get High School Students Talking About Literature
How do secondary ELA teachers get students to talk about their reading in a meaningful way? In an era marked by declining national reading scores,
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Classroom Management Strategies for Homecoming, Spirit Weeks, and Holidays
Navigating high-energy school weeks like Homecoming, spirit weeks, holidays, or prom is one of the toughest balancing acts in teaching. Reflecting on my years in
End of the Year Survival – Choose Your Battles
As the school year comes closer to an end, teachers and students are tired. The end of the year is in sight but there are
Host a Trashketball Tournament
Do your students need help with their grammar skills? Do you want a way to make grammar review fun? Take advantage of the March Madness
Trashketball Madness – How to Play the Games
Connect Learning to Student Interests When teachers capitalize on a popular trend or activity, it makes learning energizing and fun. Many of my students love
Teaching Civil Discourse
What happened to our ability to talk civilly to one another? When did we stop “agreeing to disagree”? A look on social media or network
Classroom Transformation and Organization
This week we start school, and I’m going to meet my new students. In preparation, I’ve tried to make my classroom inviting and conducive to
Emotional Learning – Tips for Teaching Teens
When I was in high school, I remember sobbing in my guidance counselor’s office on several occasions. One time, it was because I was in
A Thank You Letter to Parents
Dear Parents, This week I returned from winter break to my job teaching high school students. The ten-day vacation was needed- I was tired and