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5 Simple Steps for Teaching Limericks to High Schoolers
Creative Writing ► March 5, 2023

5 Simple Steps for Teaching Limericks to High Schoolers

If 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!

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Here Are Your ELA February Teaching Ideas
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► February 5, 2023

Here Are Your ELA February Teaching Ideas

Still 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...

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Simple November Lesson Plan Ideas for High School ELA
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► October 30, 2022

Simple November Lesson Plan Ideas for High School ELA

Teaching in November is crazy! Here are some November lesson plan ideas for high school ELA to help you out through the chaos!

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7 Spooky YA Novels Your High School Students Will Love
Literature ► October 16, 2022

7 Spooky YA Novels Your High School Students Will Love

Horror 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. 

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What You Need to Teach in October
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► October 2, 2022

What You Need to Teach in October

Every 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.

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English Teachers, Here’s What You Need to Teach In September
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► September 4, 2022

English Teachers, Here’s What You Need to Teach In September

The 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. 

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How to Create the Perfect High School Scavenger Hunt
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► July 10, 2022

How to Create the Perfect High School Scavenger Hunt

I dreaded the first day of school–until I created my own high school scavenger hunt! This activity allowed me to introduce my students to their new classroom, my classroom expectations, and get students moving and talking on day 1–without me lecturing for a full hour!

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5 End-of-School-Year Activities for High School English
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► May 1, 2022

5 End-of-School-Year Activities for High School English

With students' attention spans even shorter than usual, what can you do to survive until the end of the year? Here are 5 end-of-school-year activities for high school English that won’t require a ton of prep but will still be enjoyable for students!

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3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the High School English Classroom
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► February 6, 2022

3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the High School English Classroom

Valentine’s Day always snuck up on me as an educator. All of sudden, there are giant teddy bears everywhere and the drama meter goes way, way up. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in your English class doesn’t have to be over the top or dramatic, though. In this post, I hope to share three ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day in the high school English classroom appropriately.

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5 Engaging Back-to-School Activities for High School Students
Seasonal Teaching Ideas ► May 30, 2021

5 Engaging Back-to-School Activities for High School Students

Planning the content and assessments for your semester is one thing; planning the first week of school is entirely different. Most of the time we have standards to meet and curriculum to get through. But during the first week, we’re pressured to establish procedures, build relationships, and set the tone for the rest of the year. Choosing your back-to-school activities can be so stressful!

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