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Teaching Persepolis: 5 Tips You Need to Plan Your Unit
Literature ► March 19, 2023

Teaching Persepolis: 5 Tips You Need to Plan Your Unit

Persepolis is an award-winning graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that tells the story of her childhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a unique...

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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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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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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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4 Independent Reading Activities to Challenge Students
Literature ► September 19, 2021

4 Independent Reading Activities to Challenge Students

You’ve established independent reading in your classroom. Congratulations! But now what? How do you make independent reading meaningful for students? Once students are actually reading, there are many independent reading activities you can do to...

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