10 Ways to Differentiate Classroom Activities
Differentiation is THE KEY word in education today. Every teacher wants a classroom that is differentiated to meet the needs of every student; however, it really is an impossible feat. An educator can always try to differentiate classroom lessons, worksheets,...
9 Suspenseful Short Stories Halloween Activities
Short stories are a typical go-to for English and Reading Teachers alike during Halloween time! We want our students to engage with what they are reading. And what better method of doing so than to spend that time in a bit of spookiness and suspense! That's where...
11 Short Stories With Twist Endings Your Students Will Love To Read
Do you remember the first time you read or taught short stories with twist endings? You know, the ones that made you re-think everything you’d just read. She did what with the frozen leg of lamb? The necklace was really worth how little? How could that town do that...
12 Nonfiction Literature Must Reads in the High School English Classroom
English teachers love a good work of fiction; we find many ways to include such works in our classrooms. Where we might need a bit more guidance or support is with the inclusion of more nonfiction literature in our lessons. With nonfiction, students can use many of...
What Is Literature Analysis? 7 Types Made EASY
Do you find that your students focus a great deal on reading comprehension but struggle to complete literature analysis with the same text? The question "What Is Literature Analysis?" seems easy, but it is hard to teach! Reading between the lines, digging below the...
How to Write a Literature Analysis Essay in 3 Simple Steps
As an adult when you pick up a book, you are rarely thinking, "I would LOVE to write a Literature Analysis Essay!" I think our students have the same mindset. At the end of every book comes a dreaded assignment, not just the satisfaction of having finished and...
What are the Rhetorical Appeals? 3 Important Appeals!
We use rhetoric pretty much every day, so it is not really all that difficult to answer the following question: "What are the Rhetorical Appeals?" Let's look at a realistic discussion I have had with my child. When I am trying to get my 3-year-old to obey, I use basic...
7 Tips for Creating Response Questions for Reading
Creating effective, standards-based response questions for reading takes a BUNCH of time! However, they are SUPER necessary for helping your students prepare for reading-based standardized tests. It is really tough to go through test prep season without go-to response...
50 Fun Prompt Writing Ideas for High School Students
Students either love or hate writing. Those who love it usually are the ones who enjoy reading as well. They might spend their time journaling, composing poetry, or writing short stories. These students not only enjoy the process; they embrace it with every part of...
6 Elements of Short Stories You SHOULD Teach
I am a huge fan of short stories. And let's be real, most of our students prefer reading short stories to pretty much anything else. My personal favorites include "The Most Dangerous Game," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Lottery," particularly because they include...
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