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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Essays are the bread and butter of the ELA world, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only assessment you can assign. If you or your students are sick of Essays, try one of these essay...
Read MoreWhat used to be a “basic” writing skill like writing a letter now feels archaic for our students. But just because they haven’t written many letters before high school doesn’t mean they won’t need to...
Read MoreTeaching in November is crazy! Here are some November lesson plan ideas for high school ELA to help you out through the chaos!
Read MoreHorror novels that are classroom appropriate can be tricky to find. Finding recommendations for horror-loving students that wouldn’t get me fired used to be difficult. After lots of reading, I have found seven spooky YA novels your high school students will love.
Read MoreEvery district has a different calendar, but for most schools, October is still early in the year. By now, students hopefully understand routines, expectations, and common procedures. Now you can really begin to teach, but what should that look like? If you’re stumped for inspiration, here are some ideas for what to teach in October.
Read More“Quiet quitting” is a new term, but it’s not a new way of working. And as controversial as the topic has become, it’s not all that revolutionary either. In this post, I hope to clear...
Read MoreThe first month of school is rough–especially if you don’t have a curriculum. If you’re not sure how to start your high school English class, here are some ideas for what to teach in September.
Read MoreBad years happen. It’s hard to go many years in any career without a few slumps. But in the moment, those bad years can feel impossible to survive. In this post, I hope to share a few mental health tips for teachers who might be having a bad year.
Read MoreOne of my greatest accomplishments in the classroom was my independent reading program. For thirty minutes every week, you could hear a pin drop in my room as students read. Sure, not every kid turned into a voracious reader, but they all at least pretended to look like they were reading. In this post, I will walk you through the steps of creating your own independent reading program.
Read MoreWhen you think of rigorous teaching, you might not think of graphic novels right away. They seem too easy and too simplistic for any meaningful novel study, right? Well, actually, graphic novels have a lot to offer young students. In this post, I hope to share a few quick tips for teaching with graphic novels.
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