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Google’s Gemini Are you tired of novels that spark parent controversy, are too long for today’s students, or just feel outdated?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
Make Distance Learning Engaging with Virtual Trashketball Games
Did you know that high school students adore trashketball? Even though the game is played more often in middle school, it’s one of the best
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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Liven Up Reading Discussions
Boring Discussion Do you struggle to get students engaged in their reading discussion? Back when I went to school, class discussion was often boring. We were expected