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Five Reasons to Use Task Cards with Secondary Students
As a secondary teacher, I’ve seen fads come and go. Years ago, I witnessed a math teacher post half-sheets of papers around the hall, and her students would walk, collaborate, and jot down answers in...
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Adding Art to English Language Arts
Thinking of adding art to English Language Arts lessons? It’s a great way to capture students’ interest and encourage active learning. However, there are some best practices to consider. The posts...
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10 Essential Graphic Organizers for Differentiation in ELA
Looking for ways to help students transfer what they learn in direct instruction to collaborative and independent practice? Graphic organizers are one of my favorite teaching resources because of...
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ELA Learning Stations that Maximize Student Engagement
Because they have the potential to encompass so many elements of student engagement, learning stations are a trending instructional practice. If you’re ready to dig into designing some for your...
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5 Activities to Connect to Students’ Lives
Looking for activities to connect to students’ lives? We’ve all had that question: when will I use this? When students pose that question, I know what they crave: activities to connect to students’...
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Digital Language Arts Activities
DIGITAL ONE PAGERS One pagers aren’t just for paper! When learning remotely or using devices, one pagers can be the perfect opportunity to help students both respond to reading AND acquire new digital...
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End-Of-Year Lesson Plans for English Language Arts
In May, not every student is motivated to work. (Shhh….neither is every teacher.) We have to be creative. Yet, we are so often tired that our creativity is running on E. Not to worry! In this post,...
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ELA Activities for Every Month of the School Year
Every teacher needs inspiration from time to time. Often, we find that inspiration from our friends or the online teaching community. We’re happy to be part of your online network, and even if you...
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One Day ELA Lesson Plans
Have a day to fill? Some may call them lame duck school days. Others may just call them inconvenient. Whether it’s because of a scheduling issue, a holiday, testing, or substitute needs, sometimes we...
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Shhh…They’re Reading: 6 Easy Ways to Hook Teens on Books
How can we teachers hook teens on books? Take advice from two English teachers, and make these tips your own. You have a class, full of students. Plus, you have access to books. Your school’s media...
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