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“Are we ever going to read something happy?” If you are a secondary English teacher, I am positive you could retire now if you got a dime each time you’ve heard that question. While we all love the conflict and depth that comes with all the death, murder, and mayhem in the literature we are … Continue reading 8 Short Stories and Poems to Bring Joy to Your Classroom
My favorite time of the year is just around the corner! In this post, you’ll find a mix of literature, mythology, writing prompts, and creative classroom activities to help your students get into the spooky spirit while keeping the rigor high. Continue reading The Ultimate Guide on Spooky Season Stories & Writing Activities for Middle and High School ELA
Struggling to get students engaged with classic texts? Inquiry-based learning might be the game-changer your classroom needs. In my latest blog post, I walk through how to build a powerful ELA unit around essential questions that spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and drive real-world connections. From selecting texts to designing scaffolded activities and assessments, this post offers practical steps—and ready-to-use resources—for making inquiry work in any high school English classroom. Read the full post here 👇 Continue reading Building Inquiry-Based Units in High School English: A Step-by-Step Teacher’s Guide
The end of the school year can be a strange mix of exhaustion and anticipation—for both teachers and students. You’re trying to maintain structure while also celebrating all the growth that’s happened. If you’re looking for meaningful and memorable activities to wrap up your English class, here are three favorites that combine reflection, creativity, and … Continue reading 3 Engaging Activities for the End of the Year in High School English
Have you ever taught a short story that sparked an honest classroom conversation about belief, pressure, growing up, and disillusionment? Langston Hughes’ “Salvation” is one of those rare memoirs that hits students right where they are. It’s raw, relatable, and rich in narrative techniques that high schoolers need to master—especially when prepping for writing and … Continue reading The Perfect Short Story for Teaching Disillusionment and Author’s Purpose- Salvation by Langston Hughes
Explore six engaging Romeo and Juliet classroom activities for high school students, including pre-reading warm-ups, character analysis, film comparison, and creative projects—all designed to make teaching Shakespeare meaningful and fun. Continue reading 6 Activities to Use When Teaching Romeo and Juliet
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