Being SMART About Goal Setting
I Lesa always joke that teachers are lucky to have at least two new year ‘celebrations’...
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Simple Helpful Advice for New and Returning ELA Teachers
Embarking on a journey as a new or returning English Language Arts (ELA) teacher can...
Understanding the Readers in your Class
At the beginning of the year, do you get so excited about sharing books you...
Building Meaningful and Impactful Rapport With Your ELA Students
When you think about your favourite teachers you had growing up, who comes to mind?...
Differentiating Instruction Better Through Literacy Stations
When we think of centers, we think of elementary. But what if there was...
Creative Strategies to Teach Reading and Writing
“That was so much fun; I didn’t even realize we were learning!” When I hear a...
The Best Ways to Hook Students on Writing
When I started my career as a teacher, I made a lot of assumptions about...
Teaching Literary Theory in ELA
Do you teach literary theory in your ELA classes? Do you find it a challenge...
Building Better Readers through Active Reading Strategies
As high school English teachers, we can sometimes find ourselves at a loss when students...
Using The 4P’s Before You Read
Before beginning any reading or viewing activity in my classroom, I always start with the...