Building Book Love

As a winter baby, I love snow. As an English educator, I love stories that will haunt students for the rest of their lives. Therefore, I can think of no better combination than “To Build a Fire" by Jack London. Naturalism at its finest, this chilling short story is often regarded as London’s best work. So, whether you’ve taught this classic tale before or get to experience it for the first time, I’ve got a “To Build a Fire” lesson plan that'll have your students thinking, discussing, and even debating whether dogs truly love their owners. (Spoiler alert—mine told me she does, ha!) To Build a Fire Short Summary But before we jump in, here's a short summary of "To Build a ... Read More about Naturalism Short Story: Teaching To Build a Fire by Jack London

I am one of those annoying people who loves new year energy. A fresh new planner? One of life’s greatest joys. Goal setting? Let’s plan a retreat! Self-help books? I listen to a chapter every day. As an eternal optimist, I just can’t help it. Each blank day on the calendar is full of possibilities.  This is why I love to re-read Atomic Habits by James Clear every year. It’s the concept that if you make one tiny step toward your goals each day, your tiny actions will compound over the course of an entire year, career, and even lifetime.  So, inspired by James Clear’s bestselling book, let’s break down how tiny, consistent actions can create massive, life-changing ... Read More about Atomic Habits for English Teachers

It’s important to me to reflect on my past year before I start making big plans for the new year ahead, so that’s why I’m back with another yearly Building Book Love review! Continuing the “12 Week Year” method, I averaged 10 action verbs a month this year which was my goal. I wanted to slow down a bit from last year, and I’m happy to report that I did. This year felt like a great pace for me, and I was even able to say yes to an incredible opportunity to host a workshop in Iceland in what is usually my busiest month (August)! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Bible 📚 ELA PD (@buildingbooklove) But enough about me– now let's get into the ... Read More about Building Book Love 2024 Wrapped

Winter is upon us, and with the chill in the air comes inevitable sick days and unexpected absences. For English teachers, the prospect of scrambling to create sub plans at the last minute can make being sick even more miserable. But that’s about to change because a group of us ELA educators want to pamper you this season! In this collaborative post, we are gifting you some easy, effective and FREE ELA emergency sub plans for middle school and high school English. Our goal is to ensure your classroom continues to thrive even when you're not there, so grab a cup of hot tea and chill because your ELA sub plans are covered! Play a Podcast for an Emergency ELA Sub Plan When it ... Read More about ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School and High School English