Classroom Activities for the Week Before Spring Break: An ELA Teacher’s Guide
The last few days before spring break can feel itchy. Students may feel antsy, anxious, and excited about upcoming vacations…
Light Up Your Poetry Lesson with Glow Sticks
Are you ready to wrap up your poetry unit with an illuminating activity? Look no further than these Poetry Glow…
Unlocking Poetry Analysis with the TPCASTT Method
Whether you’re teaching students the perfect formula for a short constructed response (RACE), or the composition of a solid argument…
How to Host a March Madness Tournament in your ELA Classroom
If you’re looking to dust a bit of magic over your classroom this March, look no further than hosting your…
Lyrics & Lines: The Best Songs to Enhance Your Poetry Unit
Picture this – a classroom full of students excited to dive into the world of poetry, not because it’s required,…
The Middle School Teacher’s Ultimate List of Argument Writing Prompts
As every parent or middle school teacher knows, students have strong opinions! Unfortunately, there are few opportunities in any given…