A Venn diagram is an educational graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships among multiple things, ideas, or subjects. This resource includes two printable Venn diagrams (one with lines and one without). Venn diagrams… Read More »Free Venn Diagram Template
A KWL chart is an organizational graphic tool for students to track their learning on a particular topic! K = What students already KNOW W = What students WANT to know (or WONDER, what questions do they… Read More »KWL Chart
Included is a PDF of the novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens published December 19, 1843. This resource makes it easy to upload the book to your teacher webpage so your students have easy access to the story!… Read More »A Christmas Carol Lesson Plans | Entire Novel Study
With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to reflect, reset, and get ready to return to the classroom after a (hopefully) relaxing holiday break. To help start the New Year on the… Read More »8 Teacher New Year’s Resolutions To Commit to this Year and Beyond
There’s a reason why more and more educators are talking about classroom culture—it matters. Create a positive classroom culture to support your student’s overall social and emotional needs and academic success. Read this post to… Read More »How to Create a Positive Classroom Culture for Secondary Students
Are you students struggling with literary analysis? Creative writing makes for engaging and effective literary analysis. Learn how to use creative writing for literary analysis and favorite activities to try. Have you ever considered creative… Read More »How To Use Creative Writing for Literary Analysis
Ray Bradbury Lesson Plans The Veldt Lesson Plans Have your students read the short story “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury—the full text can be found online for free. The story is set far in the future… Read More »Teaching Ray Bradbury
Wondering how to save time grading? Read this post for time-saving grading tips that will give you the gift of a better work-life balance. Instead of dreading grading, these time-saving grading tips will help you… Read More »Time-Saving Grading Tips for ELA Teachers: Learn How to Save Time When Grading Student Work
More and more teachers are battling teacher burnout. If you suspect you might be one of them, I’m glad you’re here. Learn nine effective tips for battling teacher burnout. Battling teacher burnout or feeling like… Read More »Nine Effective Tips for Battling Teacher Burnout
Are you considering implementing independent reading in the secondary classroom? Maybe you’re wondering how to get started—or if it’s even worth doing. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. At first glance, it might… Read More »Independent Reading in the Secondary Classroom