We all know that feeling of staring at a screen for too long—eyes glazing over, concentration slipping away, fatigue setting in—and it’s no different for our students, especially during remote ... READ the POST
ELA in 55 Minutes a Day… I’ve FINALLY Nailed a Daily Schedule!!
I've lost track of how many different daily schedules I've created/attempted since my 90-minute ELA block was condensed to 55 minutes. So much trial and error. So much disappointment and ... READ the POST
Interactive Student Notebooks v. Computer Screens
Since Covid, a lot has changed in our classrooms. Some of those changes have been amazing and absolutely necessary, and others… eh, not so much! Something I realized this year is that I’m allowing ... READ the POST
The Power of Book Talks: How to Inspire a Love of Reading in Students
As educators, we have the power to inspire a love of reading in our students, but it's not always an easy task. I've talked before about using book tastings and speed dating to get kids excited about ... READ the POST
Guided Reading in Middle School: Why Every Teacher Should Try It
As middle school students transition into more complex texts and content, it's crucial for teachers to employ effective literacy strategies. One of the most successful methods is through guided ... READ the POST
One-Pagers: An Alternative to Traditional Assessments
I’ve written before about how I like to keep the “art” in ELA. And one of my favorite ways of doing that is to have my students complete a “One-Pager” at the end of a good, meaty story. These make the ... READ the POST
