Scaffolded High School English Resources
At first, the idea of Creative Writing activities suitable for high school might cause your brain to crash. I think we’re used to thinking of Creative Writing as more of an elementary school unit when in reality,...
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If you’ve ever read a student draft that felt choppy or repetitive, you know how valuable it is to teach students how to combine sentences. One powerful tool for that is the appositive phrase! But before...
Read MoreWhen we think about teaching writing styles in English Language Arts, our minds often jump to creative writing, poetry, or analyzing literary devices. But what about the type of writing your students will actually use day after day—beyond middle school, high...
Read MoreIf you’re a brand-new teacher, welcome to the wild ride that is your first year of teaching! Whether you’re fresh out of a graduate degree program or transitioning from another career, you’re probably equal parts...
Read MoreWhen’s the last time you checked online reviews before trying a new restaurant or downloading a mobile app? Probably yesterday. Or maybe five minutes ago. Review writing is a modern skill we must teach our...
Read MoreLooking for an easy way to get students writing on day one? Want something that builds community, encourages reflection, and works just as well during sunny days as it does in difficult times? Then you need a FREE “I...
Read MoreLooking for dialogue in a sentence examples to help you show your students what works and what doesn’t? Getting your students to understand not only the punctuation of dialogue, but the natural flow of dialogue...
Read MoreIf you’re like most English teachers, this school year might be giving you some anxiety. How do I keep my curriculum relevant when the world feels like it’s changing overnight? What ELA lessons for 2025...
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’ve ever Googled “easy grammar curriculum” in a moment of desperation. Maybe it was after trying to explain prepositional phrases for the third time that week. Maybe it was while staring at a...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for poetry for high school students activities, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s National Poetry Month or just time for your annual poetry unit, teaching poetry can be a great opportunity...
Read MoreTrevor Noah’s memoir Born a Crime is hands-down one of my favorite modern books to incorporate into a high school curriculum. Between its laugh-out-loud moments and heartbreaking truths, Born a Crime gives young readers a deeply personal window into apartheid South Africa—and makes them...
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