If you want to gift your secondary students with a token before they leave for winter break, here are some easy, budget-friendly student gift ideas from my #Englishteacher friends on Instagram. This is our round-up of quick and easy holiday gifts for secondary students. Browse the pictures and profiles below to grab these festive freebies! If you aren't into gifting, you might better ... Read More about Last Minute Gifts for Big Kids: Free Printable Student Gifts
Christmas Holiday ELA Activities for Middle and High School
I love the holidays, so sprinkling in classroom cheer really adds a lot of joy to my work life! As a high school or middle school English teacher, you can ensure the final days before winter break are filled with fun, educational activities that keep your students engaged and learning to the last day. These holiday ELA activities will help you do just that! Christmas Holiday ELA ... Read More about Christmas Holiday ELA Activities for Middle and High School
Creative Ways to Teach Critical Lenses
I feel that it is essential for every English literature student--whether that be honors, regular, or support level-- to have the ability to read a single text through a different critical lens. This skill teaches students how to have an open mindset and view the world through someone else's perspective--which is one of the fundamental purposes of reading. Here are some fun activities for ... Read More about Creative Ways to Teach Critical Lenses
How to Incorporate Independent Reading with Middle and High School Students
It’s my mission in life to make sure secondary students don’t lose their love of reading. Elementary teachers do a fantastic job of making reading a magical experience, and I believe this magic can continue in middle and high school as well. One way I’ve fostered a love of books in my classroom is with free-choice independent reading. When to do free-choice reading Students get 10 ... Read More about How to Incorporate Independent Reading with Middle and High School Students
STEM in English Language Arts Class
It wasn't until my Assistant Director of Schools tweeted a picture I sent out with the caption, "Mrs. Bible using STEM in ELA," that I realized I was even doing STEM at all. I just thought I was doing a really fun tiny house project! Ha! After that, I was all like: If this is STEM, then I'm in! ;) STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math (or ... Read More about STEM in English Language Arts Class
10 Things for English Teachers to Have on Hand that Make it Look Like You Have a Plan
I think my brain must work better in panic mode because many of my more creative ELA ideas come to me about 5 minutes before class begins when I have absolutely no plan for the day. I can normally throw something together pretty quickly, but I’ve learned that if I have my panic mode English teacher supplies ready and stored in my classroom, then I can actually act like I have my stuff together ... Read More about 10 Things for English Teachers to Have on Hand that Make it Look Like You Have a Plan
