As ELA teachers, we are constantly looking for new tools and resources to help our students improve their reading, writing, and fluency. While textbooks and other traditional teaching methods hold an important role, the internet has expanded our options for unique teaching tools. From teacher-created …
If you haven’t yet added an ELA word wall to your classroom, then definitely do it today! It is the easiest way to transform classroom wall space into a perpetual learning resource. Word walls have been a staple of my classroom for many years, and …
I have to admit that, as a 7th grade language arts teacher, I LOVE a quiet classroom. I do not like CHAOS, I do not like LOUD, and while I am in complete confession mode, I can’t stand when things are not organized and out of …
Novel units are a HUGE part of my ELA classroom. I use them for whole class instruction, in small groups, and for independent reading. Novels provide a unique platform to encourage students to think more deeply about an author’s message. Through the characters, setting, and …
While back to school in 2024 will be infinitely more “normal” compared to the COVID years, many of the digital learning practices we implemented during that time now have an established role in our classroom instruction. Whether you teach in a traditional classroom setting or …
As teachers begin planning for back to school, I see an abundance of creative classrooms filling my Instagram and Pinterest feeds. I love seeing how other teachers organize their classroom spaces because it gives me inspiration on the best way to structure my class to …
© Mrs. Beers ELA Classroom. All Rights Reserved.