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 ... Read More about ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School and High School English

Whether you're celebrating a colleague, honoring a teacher who shaped your love for stories, or simply treating yourself (because you deserve it!), here’s your ultimate gift guide. Below, you'll find a curated selection of gifts inspired by book love and timeless classics. You’ll also see resources on sale that give you the best gift of all–TIME.  This post contains affiliate links. Thank ... Read More about English Teacher Gift Guides

I have an English teacher's confession: I avoided teaching Hamlet forever. Though many consider Hamlet to be Shakespeare’s greatest play, I had a preconceived notion that I (and my students) would hate it. I thought it lacked the action-packed drama of Macbeth and the iconic scenes of Romeo and Juliet. And I was wrong. It has all that plus so much more! With your guidance and these meaningful and ... Read More about Hamlet Activities: Introduction, Lessons, and Teaching Ideas

I’ve always loved teaching “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury. It’s one of those unicorn short stories that is accessible enough for striving readers yet advanced enough for in-depth analysis. It makes students think and applies directly to their everyday lives. Set in a dystopian future, “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury prompts us to face a society addicted to screens and explore what happens to ... Read More about 5 Activities for Teaching The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury