Counting down the days until the end of the year like your students? We’ve all been there. But it might be a sign that it’s time to rethink your approach to end-of-year activities. Consider these… Read More »11 Engaging End-of-Year Activities for Middle School ELA
Wondering what word walls are all about? Maybe you’ve seen them in elementary classrooms, but did you know they are a great addition to the secondary classroom too? Read this post to learn what a… Read More »Using Word Walls for Enhancing Literacy in the Secondary ELA Classroom
Hey, fellow teachers! Get ready to conquer the chaos with my latest creation—a free printable teacher planner that’s about to become your new best friend! Say goodbye to the days of misplaced sticky notes and… Read More »Printable Teacher Planner (Dateless)
It can be hard to navigate the world of inclusive classrooms. In this post, I clarify the differences between accommodations and modifications and how to provide them in the ELA classroom to help all students… Read More »Understanding the Differences Between Accommodations and Modifications—And How to Use Them Effectively
Narrative writing is just another word for storytelling. The good news is students tell stories all the time—they just don’t write them down. Ironically, the moment we ask students to put those stories into writing,… Read More »How to Teach Narrative Writing: A Step-by-Step Approach
Thinking of using literature circles in middle school ELA? Learn why they’re an effective approach to reading. I’ll also share my step-by-step approach to planning your next literature circle unit. Are you ready to shake… Read More »Using Literature Circles in Middle School ELA: A Complete Guide
I hope you are learning a ton in your classes and pursuing meaningful opportunities to prepare for your future. Whether you’re in junior high, high school, or college, it’s important to stay organized. This planner… Read More »Printable Student Planner (Dateless)
Great news, teacher friends. There’s no need to dread teaching figurative language. Instead, follow these 8 tips for making figurative language engaging and effective in the secondary classroom. Teaching figurative language can be fun and… Read More »8 Engaging Tips for Teaching Figurative Language
Need a refresher on the basics of what transcendentalism is and what its core beliefs are? I’ve got you. Additionally, this post covers tips and titles to make transcendentalism engaging and relevant to secondary students.… Read More »Teaching Transcendentalism: Everything You Need to Know
Wondering how to teach connotation vs. denotation? You’ve come to the right place! Understanding the difference and use of each helps students become better readers and writers, so let’s dive in! As ELA teachers, we’re… Read More »How to Teach Connotation vs. Denotation (And Why it’s a Vital Lesson)