Fun Ways to Use Mentor Sentences
Mentor sentences have so many potential applications for the secondary classroom. If you’ve never used them or aren’t quite sure about their value, here’s a quick run-down. What are mentor…
Note Taking Strategies and Tips for Secondary
Looking for ways to teach note taking strategies, but not sure where to begin? Keep reading. Okay class, today we are going to be taking notes during our mini-lesson on…
Short Story Unit Ideas for Secondary ELA
A short story unit is the perfect way to begin a school year. Short stories are quick and applicable to so many learning standards. Yet, they are versatile, so you…
First Quarter ELA Curriculum Guide
Looking to create a new language arts curriculum, add to an existing one, or give it a complete overhaul? In this post, you’ll find first quarter ELA curriculum ideas that…
Creating Positive Classroom Culture with Classroom Meetings
Creating a safe and inviting classroom community is critical to building trust and rapport with students. Classroom culture affects many aspects of a student’s educational experience, and administrators look for…
Getting Started with Passion Projects
I’ve been intrigued by the idea of running a passion project in my classroom for several years, but I wasn’t ready to give it a try until recently. After completing…
How to Teach Vocabulary in Secondary Classrooms
So you want to upgrade your vocabulary game. This time, you’re serious. You’re done with the worksheets and memorization games that leave both you and students desiring more. Where should…
10 ELA Lesson Plans that Engage Students Any Time of Year
Looking for meaningful ELA lesson plans that will engage students? Read on. Any and Every Teacher: What are you doing today?!? I don’t have anything planned! It’s happened to every single…
Senior Pranks Improve School Culture
Last week, a senior at a nearby high school put his school up for sale on Twitter. He listed his principal’s phone number for contact information. Interestingly, he received a…
How to Help Teens Choose Research Topics for Argumentative Writing
How do you help students choose research topics? I used to approach every class the same way. It only took me one year to figure out that approach didn’t work….
10 Ways to Connect ELA to Real Life
Students will buy into lessons when they can see their relevance. Connecting ELA to real life can take some careful thought and planning, but it’s fun, and it’s worth the…
Movies in School: Using them Meaningfully
We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the burnt out teacher. Mrs. Jones is so exasperated with her students and her job that she has completely given up. Instead of…
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