Teaching writing skills and structure is a key part of language arts instruction. This section contains some of my favorite ELA resources for writing assignments, essay composition, and more!
As a 7th grade teacher, it is common for all of my classes to have a wide range of exposure to grammar fundamentals. Students come in with vastly different levels of grammar knowledge, and many concepts need more than a quick mini-lesson to stick. This …
Spring break not only gives students and teachers a chance to refresh before the last quarter of the school year, but it also offers a fun backdrop to teach personal narrative essay writing. Coming back from break, my middle school students often need a nudge …
Completing a writing unit is a HUGE accomplishment, no matter what grade level you teach. Whether you teach Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop, district-mandated writing units, or some other writing curriculum, it is something to celebrate when your students come full circle from the brainstorming to …
The first days back after winter break can be tricky. Students are filled with energy and excited to see their friends, but their enthusiasm for reading and writing is rarely at that same high level. I’ve found that New Year’s writing activities work really well …
Happy New Year! The return from winter break in January offers the perfect backdrop to get students thinking about their academic and personal goals for the year. I like to challenge my students to think about their work so far and visualize where they hope …
Do you ever have those weeks where your students AMAZE you? I HEART these awesome weeks where you feel like your classroom of kiddos can conquer ANYTHING! The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of reading, annotating, organizing, drafting, brainstorming, and writing. We have …
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