As English teachers, we realize the value of life-long learning. If we can teach our ELA students critical thinking strategies and complex text skills, then we have given them the tools they need to become productive and happy life-long learners. One reason podcasts are the perfect tool for teachers is because they provide life-long learning opportunities on the go. It’s difficult to stay ... Read More about 12 Podcast episodes that will make you a better ELA teacher
Elevate your ELA lesson plans this new year
The new year is all about reflecting on the past and planning for the future. As teachers, we know that reflection is one of the key practices to becoming better at our craft. As humans, we realize that doing the same ELA lesson plans over and over makes us stale and robs us of excitement. This new year, let's elevate our English literature lesson plans with new strategies, ideas, and goals. Here ... Read More about Elevate your ELA lesson plans this new year
English Teacher Type Gift Guide
You know yourself better than anyone, but if you are like me, when it comes to making a holiday wish list, you draw a blank. Hopefully this teacher by type brainstorm will help with both giving and receiving! 1. The Imaginative Instructor For the creative type who enjoys dreaming up innovative lessons: This Winter Poetry Pack will provide hours of imaginative play for both students ... Read More about English Teacher Type Gift Guide
Diverse Christmas Short Story Pairings
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to introduce your middle and high school English students to some classic holiday short stories. Not only do these stories capture the essence of the festive season, but they also teach valuable lessons about love, kindness, and compassion. However, when selecting stories for your students, it’s important to keep in mind that all students ... Read More about Diverse Christmas Short Story Pairings
There is no Early American Literature without Native American Literature
As English educators, we strive to make our ELA lessons as interesting and inclusive as possible. However, textbooks don't make this easy, especially when it comes to teaching Early American Literature. The thing is, there is no Early American Literature without Native American Literature and adding indigenous voices can help you with all your unit planning goals. In fact, adding Native ... Read More about There is no Early American Literature without Native American Literature
10 Creative Ways to Introduce a Literature Unit
Finding creative ways to introduce a unit isn't just fluff; research suggests that it's essentially one of the most important aspects of lesson planning. In the article, "Piqued: The case for curiosity" the author reports that scientists are discovering that curious learners from low-income households perform as well as affluent students and that all learners are much better at learning ... Read More about 10 Creative Ways to Introduce a Literature Unit
