One Novel, Two Ways: How to Differentiate Animal Farm for Middle and High School
You already know why George Orwell’s Animal Farm is the most relevant novel to teach right now. It’s much more than a talking animal story—it’s
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The Power of the Pig: Why Animal Farm is the Most Relevant Novel You Can Teach This Year
Generated by Google’s Gemini Are you tired of novels that spark parent controversy, are too long for today’s students, or just feel outdated? I have
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Do you dread teaching grammar? Do your students struggle to understand it? If so, let me help you make it engaging and meaningful for your
Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
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Every year the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors a National Day on Writing. NCTE celebrates writing with a social media campaign which asks people
Poetry Online
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Make Writing Magical With Poetry
Sometimes students are afraid to write. They may have had negative experiences with writing in previous classes. Maybe they’ve only been required to write for
Simple Strategies for Empowering Girls in the Secondary ELA Classroom
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