I once made the mistake of talking about my master’s degree regrets on Instagram and received the most defensive DMs of anything I’ve ever posted about. I think my commentary hit a nerve, and I would like to continue this heated topic here. If you are thinking about getting your master’s degree as a teacher, I hope this post helps you make the best decision for YOU. Teacher Master’s ... Read More about Why I Regret Getting My Master’s Degree as a Teacher
5 Considerations When Teaching AAPI Voices in ELA
Are you looking to diversify your ELA curriculum and add AAPI voices in ELA? One easy mistake that we all may be guilty of doing is simply including a voice, but not doing the work to understand the actual perspective it lends to the American experience. In other words, including diverse voices is more than checking off a box or simple inclusion: It means offering a completely different ... Read More about 5 Considerations When Teaching AAPI Voices in ELA
Best Movies for High School and Middle School ELA
Seeing a giant TV cart rolled into my classroom is a core memory for me. As a child, there was nothing more exciting than my teachers breaking their routine and surprising us with a movie. As a teacher, I was equally excited for movie day in my high school ELA classroom because that meant I could catch up on grading or take a no-stress sub day off from work. Also, when paired with effective movie ... Read More about Best Movies for High School and Middle School ELA
Interactive Middle School ELA Games for Grammar and Literacy
There is no limit to the amount of fun ELA activities English teachers need to keep their squirrely middle schoolers actively engaged. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you 5 new middle school ELA games to add to your toolbox! Olivia Gold, a creative middle school ELA teacher from Florida, joins us today to share 5 interactive middle school ELA games to engage students and get them ... Read More about Interactive Middle School ELA Games for Grammar and Literacy
Creative Activities for Teaching the Harlem Renaissance
Teaching the Harlem Renaissance can help you put the Arts back into English Language Arts. From poetry to paintings, this era of American literature is vibrant and bursting with creativity across multiple disciplines. Do you want your students to be jazzed about this cultural movement? Here are some fun Harlem Renaissance lesson plans to bring this unit to life! Harlem Renaissance Unit ... Read More about Creative Activities for Teaching the Harlem Renaissance
Meaningful & Fun Activities for Teaching The Great Gatsby
When I taught American Literature, I always had good intentions of studying The Harlem Renaissance after teaching The Great Gatsby. However, I rarely (ok never) had enough time left to do it justice, especially with all the end of year disruptions. Then, like a yellow car flying through the Valley of Ashes, it hit me: unlike Gatsby and Daisy, The Great Gatsby lesson and Harlem Renaissance make the ... Read More about Meaningful & Fun Activities for Teaching The Great Gatsby
