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Writing strong dialogue is challenging for many secondary students, yet it’s an essential component of any narrative writing unit. Luckily, this post is dedicated to showing you how to make the most of your next… Read More »Engaging Short Stories to Use When Teaching Dialogue

Are you ready to have your students do more of the heavy lifting in your classroom? Learn how to make the most of student-centered learning so you can act more as a facilitator as your… Read More »The Complete Guide to Student-Centered Learning in Secondary ELA

Not all student-teacher relationships are created equal. Making connections with students is the key to having a lasting impact on students’ growth and success in and beyond your classroom. I created this guide to help… Read More »A Teacher’s Guide to Building More Meaningful Connections with Students

Tired of using the same old icebreakers to kick off the new year? Shake it up with 9 new activities that will help foster connection, create a positive culture, and promote student engagement in your… Read More »Beyond Basic Icebreakers: 9 Fun Ways to Kick Off the School Year

Harness the power of teaching students life lessons in secondary ELA with engaging short stories. Get a head start in your planning with this list of 7 short stories and numerous teaching ideas for bringing… Read More »7 Engaging Short Stories for Teaching Life Lessons in Secondary ELA

With the start of another school year around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about those first-day activities. Consider switching it up with highly engaging and effective back-to-school learning stations this year. Read this… Read More »9 Ideas for Back-to-School Learning Stations in Secondary ELA

Are you looking to build a better classroom library? This post has you covered with tips and money saving tricks so you can create a classroom library your students will actually use. A classroom library… Read More »How to Build a Better Classroom Library in Secondary ELA

Your students have been exposed to cause-and-effect relationships their whole lives. If they don’t brush their teeth, they will likely get cavities. If they don’t eat their vegetables, they won’t be allowed to have dessert.… Read More »14 Short Stories for Teaching Cause and Effect in Secondary ELA

Not sure where to start with teaching foreshadowing? Learn why short stories are my go-to method for teaching this literary technique. I’ll also share my favorite titles and best tips for using short stories for… Read More »15 Short Stories for Teaching Foreshadowing in Literature