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Book Dating Profile
In this activity, each student will create a "dating profile" for a book. By highlighting key characteristics of the book, students will craft...
September is here, which marks the start of the new school year, new routines, new classes, and new friendships!
Watch as secondary ELA teacher Jennifer Epping shares four friendship-themed books that would make great additions to your classroom library, and download interactive lessons and resources that go along with them!
Jennifer Epping is a high school English and journalism teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. She has a passion for reading, writing, and making lame jokes to her students just to see them laugh or roll their eyes. She just concluded her ninth year teaching. Epping graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in journalism and mass communication (2010) and BA in English Education (2013). She attended New York University’s Summer Publishing Institute (2010), and spent some time in children’s book publishing in New York.
Teaching Reading When You're Not a Reading Specialist
This webinar with Dr. Brandon Abdon, author of our AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition AMSCO coursebooks, and guest ELA...
6 Books For Arab American And Middle Eastern Heritage Month
The best part of being an ELA teacher is getting to expose students to a diverse set of stories. To appreciate the new cultures and heritages more...
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Why Middle and High School Teachers Prioritize the Science of Reading
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Close Reading: How to Do it and Where it Goes Wrong
Every ELA teacher knows how to do this, right? Not exactly. This webinar invites all ELA teachers for an in-depth examination of the art of close...
ELA Skills Depend on the Development of Cognitive Processes
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ELA Activity: 10-Song Playlist
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Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Secondary ELA
Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...
Students Who Love This Streaming Show Will Love These Books!
Students' favorite streaming services, movies, and video games are all packed with compelling storytelling. To get them more excited about reading, I...
Ready to Bridge Languages and Build Connections This School Year?
The summer break is winding down, and soon you'll be setting up your classroom for another year of learning adventures. Whether you're a first-year...
Alternative Grading Methods
Most of the time, grading a stack of essays feels like shoveling a pile of smoke for the weekend. Not only are traditional grading methods...