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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This month marks my fifth year selling on TPT. Around this time each year I like to do a post in which I reflect upon my little Teachers Pay Teachers business and try to share some wisdom if I can. My message to you, if you’re considering selling or just starting a store, is that selling on TPT is totally worth it!
Read MoreEven though students start learning about the 5-paragraph essay in middle school (sometimes even elementary!), it seems like they magically forget everything by high school. In this post, I hope to share some tips for...
Read MorePersepolis is an award-winning graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that tells the story of her childhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a unique...
Read MoreIf your students are finding poetry a little stiff and boring, then it’s time to introduce limericks! Despite their short length, having students write their own limerick poems can provide quite the challenge--even for older students! In this post, you’ll find some tips for teaching limericks!
Read MoreAre you trying to put together a World Literature curriculum? Maybe a graphic novel literature circle? Looking for a low-level but rigorous text, perhaps? There are endless reasons why you should teach Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi; here are just six of them.
Read MoreStill need some help with your February teaching calendar? Check out these ELA February teaching ideas for some inspiration! ELA February Teaching Ideas #1: Celebrate Black History Month You should weave diverse texts throughout your...
Read MoreLooking for a way to engage students as they listen in class? Need an activity to keep hyperactive hands busy? Want more creative activities in your classroom? If you’re in need of any of these,...
Read MoreIn college and during your teacher training, you probably spent a lot of time discussing how to teach writing to students. Even if you didn’t discuss writing pedagogy, you know the basics of academic writing...
Read MoreThinking about finally starting that TpT store? If so, you’ve probably put a lot of time into thinking about what kind of amazing resources you can share with other educators. But you might not have thought–or known–about what else you’ll need to have in place before starting your TpT store.
Read MoreHaving students rewrite a fairy tale or fable is a classic Creative Writing project–and for good reason! There is so much for students to learn and so many skills for students to practice during this...
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