
Clever New Twists on Book Clubs and Literature Circles
Tired of the same old, same old with book clubs or literature circles? Needing a fresh approach? You’ve come to

One Day ELA Lesson Plans
Have a day to fill? Some may call them lame duck school days. Others may just call them inconvenient. Whether

10 Refreshing Online Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
Online lessons can help teachers reach students at home, at school—with flexibility and fun. If you’re looking for online lessons

High-Interest Books for Reluctant Readers
What high interest books for reluctant readers will you stack in your classroom library? These middle school and high school

Building Relationships with Secondary Students
Melissa’s Thoughts In Melissa’s classroom, she provides praise, learns about her students as learners, and gives support and choice. When

National Reading Month: Must-Teach Novels
March is National Reading Month. As we reflected on the best discussions, the most impact, the best ways to celebrate.

Virtual Classroom Setup: Organization and Design Ideas
Did you stumble upon this post after searching the web for online classroom setup or organization ideas? Designing a physical

ELA Activities for Every Month of the School Year
Every teacher needs inspiration from time to time. Often, we find that inspiration from our friends or the online teaching

Teaching Grammar and Organizing Grammar Lessons
Teaching grammar can be overwhelming, but we do not want you to feel lost with grammar lessons. Meeting language standards