How to Make Teaching Grammar Meaningful and Engaging
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
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Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
Assessment, rigor, data analysis, text complexity: These are the buzzwords in education today. All of this emphasis on accountability can unfortunately make learning dreary and
Pique Student Interest with Banned Books
It’s true that many teens are notoriously rebellious and can be difficult to teach at times. However, a strategic teacher can tap into their desire
TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back to school, and time for teachers to greet their new students, create routines, complete team builders, and make their classrooms welcoming.
Simple Ways Teachers Can Support the Emotional Health of Students
We all have difficult times in our lives, but 2020 has been hard for everyone. This year has been filled with challenges such as Covid-19,
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
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
6 Ways to Keep Students Focused After the Test
Whether it’s a couple of days or a few weeks, many teachers dread the class time remaining “after the test.” They think there’s no reason
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
Helpful Tips for Improving Reading Discussion
As many English teachers know, it can be difficult to stop being the leader of classroom discussion. We teachers worry that students will not have