There’s something about Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” that continues to haunt students across generations. Perhaps it’s the gothic imagery,…
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5 Creative 8th Grade Essay Prompts
If you are tired of the same old 8th grade essay prompts then it’s likely your students will be too….
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Independent Reading Research: Promoting Audiobooks and eBooks
Most English teachers and librarians believe in the adage: “There is no such thing as a child who hates to…
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Meaningful and Fun Activities for Teaching The Crucible
From its complex language to double meaning, teaching The Crucible may seem like a challenge, but from my experience, it…
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Middle and High School ELA Test Prep All Year Long
I’ll never forget the tension in the room the day our entire English department got called into the conference room….
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