Paragraph Acronyms for Argumentative Writing
Have your students ever looked at you like deer in headlights when you ask them to provide you with a baseline writing sample? Mine have. That’s why I wanted to…
5 Ways to Use Body Paragraph Examples
Teaching writing is hard. It just is. For a handful of students, writing is second nature; still, most need support and guidance. Once students get passed the introduction paragraph, they…
7 Powerful Ways to Build Relationships with Students
Inside: Healthy relationships with students improve life for everyone involved. In order to be able to think and produce high-quality work, students first need to feel supported and valued. They…
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…
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…
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…
How to Decide if it’s Time to Move on with Grammar
Tired of wondering? How do you know when it’s time to move on with grammar instruction? This post will provide you with five important ways to make a confident decision….
Differentiating Grammar Lessons: An Approach
You’re on the stage teaching one of your rock star grammar lessons, and everything is going well…or so you think. As you look out on the sea of faces, you…
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