Independent reading time transformed my high school ELA classroom and I’ve been singing its praises ever since. I taught on…
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Using Picture Books in High School to Start an ELA Unit
The hook of a lesson plan or unit has always been my favorite part of the planning process. Standards: BORING….
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Updated Serial Lesson Plans : Teaching Serial After Adnan’s Release
On September 14, 2022 news broke that the subject of the Serial podcast, Adnan Syed, was predicted to get his…
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5 Middle School ELA Game Ideas
I believe some serious learning can happen in a classroom full of fun and games. If you are looking for…
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5 creative ways to use ambient media in ELA
I love the idea of having a signature English teacher marker. You know, 10 years from now when students are…
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Age of “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation
Cody Marx (he/him/his) (@codymmarx) is a queer, public high school English language arts teacher in New England. He is passionate…
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