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!
Read More4 Easy Tips for a High School Letter Writing Lesson
What used to be a “basic” writing skill like writing a letter now feels archaic for our students. But just because they haven’t written many letters before high school doesn’t mean they won’t need to...
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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
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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The Ultimate Guide to Quiet Quitting for Teachers
“Quiet quitting” is a new term, but it’s not a new way of working. And as controversial as the topic has become, it’s not all that revolutionary either. In this post, I hope to clear...
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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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5 Mental Health Tips for Teachers Having a Hard Year
Bad years happen. It’s hard to go many years in any career without a few slumps. But in the moment, those bad years can feel impossible to survive. In this post, I hope to share a few mental health tips for teachers who might be having a bad year.
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How to Start Your Independent Reading Program in 6 Steps
One of my greatest accomplishments in the classroom was my independent reading program. For thirty minutes every week, you could hear a pin drop in my room as students read. Sure, not every kid turned into a voracious reader, but they all at least pretended to look like they were reading. In this post, I will walk you through the steps of creating your own independent reading program.
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5 Helpful Tips for Teaching With Graphic Novels
When you think of rigorous teaching, you might not think of graphic novels right away. They seem too easy and too simplistic for any meaningful novel study, right? Well, actually, graphic novels have a lot to offer young students. In this post, I hope to share a few quick tips for teaching with graphic novels.
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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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How to Survive as a New English Teacher
Are you a brand new English teacher beginning your career? Congratulations! That first year is filled with so much excitement, but you’re also probably feeling some trepidation. In this post, I'm offering survival tips for any new English teacher.
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