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, ... Read More about Naturalism Short Story: Teaching To Build a Fire by Jack London
Atomic Habits for English Teachers
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 ... Read More about Atomic Habits for English Teachers
Building Book Love 2024 Wrapped
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 ... Read More about Building Book Love 2024 Wrapped
ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School and High School English
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
English Teacher Gift Guides
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
Hamlet Activities: Introduction, Lessons, and Teaching Ideas
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