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Google’s Gemini Are you tired of novels that spark parent controversy, are too long for today’s students, or just feel outdated?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
How to Make Teaching Grammar Meaningful and Engaging
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Make Distance Learning Engaging with Virtual Trashketball Games
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Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
Although I’ve taught on a block schedule for 17 years and have many strategies in my teacher toolbox, the pandemic has made me rethink how
Teaching on Block: Make It Amazing With These Easy Tips
When I started teaching, I worked at a school with a 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was accustomed to this schedule but then
Why Students Aren’t Writing (And What Teachers Can Do About It)
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
Simple Strategies for Empowering Girls in the Secondary ELA Classroom
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Roundtable Discussion – Turning Book Discussions Over to Students
How do teachers get students to talk about their reading in a meaningful way? As a high school English teacher, I have often been reluctant