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…
10 Ways to Add Rigor to Vocabulary Instruction with Picture Associations
Students are drawn to visuals. Movie clips, memes, cartoons, GIFs, coloring pages — you name it. Humans are fascinated with pictures. When teaching vocabulary, one of the best ways we…
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…
10 Simple Ways to Add Creativity to ELA Lessons
You’re on a mission to add creativity to your lesson plans in order to engage students in meaningful learning. Excellent! Your students will thank you. When we think about making…
Halloween Lessons for Middle and High School
Looking for engaging Halloween lessons and activities that maintain the integrity of a middle or high school classroom? Secondary students enjoy celebrating the holidays just as much as anyone else,…
Scaffolding a Booksnap Lesson: Amplify Reading Comprehension
Looking for a fun booksnap lesson? Booksnaps are one of the newer trends in reading education. They originated with Tara Martin on Twitter and have steadily grown in popularity in…
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…
Re-Reading with Color: A Reading Strategy for Older Students
There’s a reason why social media is so popular – many reasons, actually. But one of the most important reasons is because it gives us a snapshot into other people’s…
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…
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