differentiation

Teaching and assessing writing can be challenging, and even more so when you’re trying to identify effective ways to scaffold writing instruction for struggling students. Set teenagers up for success …

Trying to find some new practice activities for your existing vocabulary units? These brain-based vocabulary approaches are unique — perhaps just what you need.  Do your students smile at you …

Looking for inspiration for an effective summer school curriculum? Keep reading for practical ideas. If you’ve ever taught summer school, you know that there aren’t any hard and fast rules …

So, you’re thinking of flipping your ELA class? The flipped classroom is an intriguing concept for many people, but it’s not for everyone. I first began running a flipped ELA …

Wondering how to teach vocabulary meaningfully and effectively? Consider the following scenario: “So, who can tell me what the word surreptitious means?” Cricket. Cricket. “Hello? We learned it yesterday. Doesn’t anyone …