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What's an Ethnolect? And Why Does It Belong in Your ELA Classroom?
As middle school educators, we know the moment when a learner comes alive in class. Maybe they're debating a character's motivation or crafting a...
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Rhetoric Meets Remedy: Audio and Video Tools in a Collaborative Classroom
In the first blog post of the Rhetoric Meets Remedy series, I discussed the importance of teaching for transfer. Teaching for transfer is vital...
Rhetoric Meets Remedy: Teaching for Transfer
As a public educator, one of the most vital things that I try to get my students to understand is how all the information they learn works together...
From Chaos to Confetti: 5 ELA Routines That Make All the Difference
Okay, real talk without judgement: How often do you arrive at school in the morning only to second-guess your Middle School ELA class routines? You...
Beyond "Can You Help with Homework?"—Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Families
What happens when we stop seeing language diversity as a barrier and start embracing it as our greatest classroom asset?
Literature Circles with Multilingual Learners
Walk into a middle school classroom during a lively literature circle and you’ll hear questions, laughter, debate, and—most important—learners...
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...
Reading Anxiety is a Symptom, Not a Cause
If you've ever worked with students who struggle with reading—or experienced that struggle yourself—you’ve likely seen it firsthand: the hesitation,...
How Schools are Killing the Love of Reading
Ask a teenager how they feel about reading, and you’ll likely get an eye roll, a groan, or a halfhearted, “I don’t like books.”
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...