How Word Analogies Can Strengthen Students’ Vocabularies
Teaching vocabulary can be a tricky task for ELA teachers. If you often feel like there’s not enough time or…
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…
10 Thought-Provoking Novels to Pair with Your Argumentative Unit
If you’re looking for thought-provoking novels to pair with your argumentative unit, look no further! These 10 novels and essay…
Teaching Independent and Dependent Clauses with the Clause Cafe
Would it surprise you if I said that teaching independent and dependent clauses doesn’t have to be dry and boring?…
Teaching Grammar Minilessons through Daily Warm-Ups
Finding time to teach reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar in ELA is like playing a game of Tetris. You try…
Tips for Successful Middle School Grammar Mini-lessons
You’ve decided to make time for grammar instruction in your middle school classroom; now what? When do you teach it? How long…