How to Teach Grammar
Wondering how to teach grammar? People have strong opinions about whether or not it should be taught. Grammar has even been referred to by Grammar Alive as the “skunk at the…
Balancing Independent Reading with Class Novels
As the push for choice reading gains momentum, many teachers have been wondering about how to balance independent reading with class novels. Some wonder, is there still a place for…
11 Ways to Use Color-Coding Strategies in the Classroom
Color-coding strategies are fun, but they also wield a deeper value. Colors can have a positive impact on memory and attention. Using color-coding is a great way to provide scaffolding…
7 Classroom Management Strategies for Addressing Difficult Behaviors
Defiance, purposeful distraction, shredding work, talking back…these difficult behaviors can be hard to address in the middle or high school classroom, especially if more than one student is exhibiting them…
The Big List of Ways to Motivate Struggling Writers
There are few things in the ELA teaching world worse than when a student flat out refuses to write. It happens for a myriad of reasons. Students lack confidence, interest,…
6 Ways to Differentiate Research Paper Lessons
Teaching writing effectively includes research. And, how we differentiate research lessons matters. If you’re not sure how to teach the same concepts and skills to learners with diverse abilities and…
Public Speaking Anxiety: Tips for Helping Students Cope
Jordan’s face flared a bright shade of crimson as he turned toward the smart board, lowered his voice, and proceeded to mumble each word from the slides verbatim. We all…
Vocabulary Strategies that Work
What’s your current approach to teaching vocabulary? Have you taken time to reflect on how it is working? Do students remember, understand, recognize, and use the words beyond your unit…
How to Respond to Student Writing: 10 Ways to Give Feedback that Sticks
Have you ever had the experience of a student crying, arguing, or yelling after handing back a graded essay? Have you personally ever felt wronged by a teacher or college…
6 Ways to Assess Comprehension without Making Students Hate Reading
Searching for ways you can assess comprehension without making your students groan? You want to hold students accountable and assess their understanding, but you don’t want to make them hate…
8 Tips for Creating Effective Word Walls in Secondary
English, math, science, history, art, physical education – No matter what the content area, students have to be able to speak the language of the class. Each subject has its…
7 Tips for Building Healthy Professional Relationships
Did you take a course on building professional relationships in your teacher education program? If you did, you’re in the minority. Building professional relationships is important, but it’s not something…
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