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Tips for Student-Lead Classes
We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative...
Alternative Grading Methods for ELA Teachers
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 time...
Welcoming English Language Learners into Your Middle School Classroom
It’s that time! The school year is beginning and you’re ready to welcome up to 180 new learners into your classroom. Whether you’re in your first...
Free Choice Reading for Engagement and Academic Success
Join Michael Guevara to discuss a strategy for letting students choose their own books to engage them in more texts. The books in this video were...
Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Grades 6-12
Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...
Interactive Juneteenth Lesson Plans for Secondary Education
Explore engaging and interactive Juneteenth lesson plans designed for secondary education students to deepen their understanding of this important...
6 YA Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Light the menora, hang the mistletoe, and slip on your fuzzy socks—here are 6 YA books that will help get you in the holiday spirit!
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...
Immigrant and Refugee Stories: Enrique's Journey
There’s something to be said about putting yourself in another person’s shoes. Even if those shoes will never fit perfectly, and you struggle to stay...
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Why Middle and High School Teachers Prioritize the Science of Reading
While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities,...
ELA Activity: Character Analysis Diagram
Analyzing complex characters in a novel or a short story requires students to look at many things such as how they’re described physically, but also...