Scaffolded High School English Resources
Raise your hand if you’re sick of circling mixed-up homophones in your students’ writing! There are so many bigger problems in student writing than writing “then” instead of “then,” but it’s still really annoying, right?...
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Teaching coordinating conjunctions as part of your grammar curriculum can feel deceptively simple. Students memorize FANBOYS, complete a few practice sentences, and seem to understand the concept. But then they start writing. Suddenly, commas appear...
Read MoreOne of the most frustrating parts of teaching a lesson can be when students finish at wildly different times. Your good listeners and hard workers might wrap up a task long before their peers even begin. So,...
Read MoreThe first day of school can feel awkward for everyone (including us teachers!). Even confident high school students walk into a classroom wondering who they’ll sit with, whether they’ll make new friends, and what the new teacher will be like. That’s why...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked at your classroom library and thought, there has to be a better way, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to organize a classroom library, without going insane maintaining it, is truly its own...
Read MoreI had never heard of cinquain poems until I inherited the Creative Writing class from a colleague and saw her syllabus. But it turns out they’re the perfect short-form poem for young writers who might...
Read MoreTeaching mood can be fun and easy, but tone? That one is way harder. Getting students to understand what literary tone even is can be difficult–and even more so if you’re struggling to find enough examples of tone in...
Read MoreReady to teach your students about literary mood but lacking enough examples to make an impact? I know exactly how that scramble for Creative Writing examples goes! If you’re looking for mood examples in poetry and tips...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever stared down a 90-minute block and thought, What am I supposed to do with all this time?, don’t worry! I got you! The block scheduling teaching strategies in this post come from years of personal experience!...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever searched for grammar worksheets for high school, you already know the struggle. Most options are either aimed at kids way too young (hello, 2nd grade clip art) or so dry that even your most...
Read MoreLooking for a fresh, high-engagement unit that will actually get your students reading? A graphic novel book club might be exactly what your classroom needs! These clubs combine student choice, visual storytelling, and rich discussion—all in a...
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