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10 YA Reads for Summer
I just finished my tenth year teaching high school English and let me tell you, teens like to read… well, most of them. Some of you might be doubting...
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Middle School ELA: Capitals Club
Although our middle school ELA students should have been capitalizing words like "I" since they were in early elementary school, many either just...
Action! Practice with Summary, Paraphrase, and Direct Quotes
For some reason, students always struggle when teachers ask them to incorporate sources. It is a process that takes practice to do seamlessly, but...
Rubrics for Assessing Writing in the Middle School Classroom
Laura Kebart (English Language Arts Teachers) shares strategies for 6-8 ELA teachers for creating rubrics that center student improvement.
ELA Skills Depend on the Development of Cognitive Processes
The goals of ELA instruction in middle and high school range from developing basic reading comprehension and writing skills to reading and writing...
Connecting Lived Experiences Through Diverse Literature
Join Dr. Almitra Berry (A L Berry Consulting) to learn about intentional text selection for ELA Learners in this informational webinar.
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...
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...
Three Perfection Learning Programs Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Transforming Education through Technology
The EdTech Awards were established to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate the most exceptional innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education...
5 Books I've Slept On
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We've all been there– you hear endless praise for a book and buy it, fully intending to learn what all the hype is about. But then it sits on your...