Organizing your language arts classroom to optimize learning and minimize distractions is a delicate practice. This section contains my favorite ideas and resources that I use in my own ELA classroom.
Struggling to get students to participate in classroom discussions? These creative discussion strategies for middle school ELA help reduce student anxiety and increase engagement during novel studies and reading lessons. Perfect for middle school language arts teachers looking for fresh discussion ideas. You ask a …
March is packed with fun themes that make it easy to bring fresh energy into your ELA lesson plans. From the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness to the ominous Ides of March, this month offers plenty of creative ways to hook middle …
How does your classroom support student engagement? While we’d all like to think that our lesson plans keep students interested throughout the entire class period, the truth is there are many factors that influence student engagement. I like to think of my classroom almost as …
The month of February brings several opportunities to integrate seasonal activities into your language arts lesson plans. Valentine’s Day is, of course, the most popular event, but February also features Black History Month, Groundhog Day, President’s Day, and one of my favorites, Random Acts of …
I HEART February and all of the fun that this month has to offer. It is Black History Month, spring is on the horizon, and with Valentine’s Day, life is just sweeter! If I lost you at Valentine’s Day and the thought of organizing a …
Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday for ELA teachers. There are so many opportunities to incorporate themes of love and friendship into our language arts activities. Any event that highlights words, emotions, and expressions is ideal for engaging our middle schoolers with some unique lesson …
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