Setting Up Different Desk Configurations in High School or Middle School English
Throughout the year we use a variety of desk configurations to help with solo, paired,...
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Quick Win: Poetry Grammar Lesson
I’m all about working smarter and not harder, especially as we near the end of...
Collaborative Poetry
I LOVE POETRY! Lesa from @Smithteaches9to12 I discovered this is not a common sentiment among teachers...
8 Activities to Engage Students in Writing
Writing is an essential part of learning and it can open the doors to greater...
Five Ways To Gamify Your Vocabulary Lessons
Teaching vocabulary is an important part in helping our students understand and appreciate the literature...
5 Collaborative Writing Activities to Boost Writing Confidence
They say two heads are better than one, so it stands to reason that...
Using RACES in the Classroom
Do your students dread having to write? Do you struggle to get your students to...
Using Picture Books to Teach Writing
I love using picture books. Anytime I can, I do. I find that they engage...
Writer’s Workshop Improves Student Writing
As teachers we all know that giving students the opportunity to write regularly is key...
How To Teach Comparative Essay Writing in ELA
Do your students struggle with compare and contrast activities? Maybe they rely on the obvious...