Scaffolded High School English Resources
Teaching punctuation and grammar to high school students can feel like an uphill battle. Many students tune out at the mention of “complex sentences” or “independent clauses.” But the right activities can turn grammar lessons from a...
Read MoreTeaching colons doesn’t have to be boring! These little punctuation marks can add clarity, emphasis, and even a bit of drama to writing. But before students can confidently use colons, they need a solid foundation in sentence structure and...
Read MoreTeaching a World Literature class can be so overwhelming! Excuse me, I just need to teach a globe’s worth of literature?! No big task or anything… The first time you teach World Literature, you might feel a...
Read MoreLooking for a fun, hands-on way to engage students with poetry? Then blackout poetry is exactly what you need! Blackout poetry, black-out poetry, or erasure poetry is the perfect way to ease reluctant students into poetry writing....
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting your students to write poetry, you might feel pressured to try a bunch of new, trendy activities. Do poetry writing worksheets still have a place in the classroom? I’m here...
Read MoreJonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” is a brilliant example of satire. It blends dark humor with sharp social criticism and makes me laugh out loud every time. Teaching “A Modest Proposal” can be fun for...
Read MoreApostrophes may be small punctuation marks, but they often cause big confusion for students. Whether it’s knowing where to place them in possessive nouns or how to use them in contractions, teaching apostrophes can feel...
Read MoreMastering semicolon use can help students write smoother, more sophisticated sentences. But before you dive into a full semicolon lesson, you need to ensure your students are ready. In this post, I’ll break down why teaching semicolons...
Read MoreVerbals—gerunds, participles, and infinitives—are essential grammar concepts that can deepen students’ understanding of sentence structure. Not knowing them can lead to some major mistakes for students down the road. However, many teachers find it challenging...
Read MoreSometimes, you just need a good old-fashioned worksheet. After all, nothing beats practice and repetition. In this post, I’m going to share active and passive voice worksheets for high school along with other resources. If you need to teach...
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