Are you looking for your next perfect summer read releasing in 2023? You've come to the right place! I'm super excited about all of these books and hope to get through each one by the end of the summer. Many of them I had the chance to read early, so my reviews are included with the listings below. As a quick note, when you buy any of the books from this blog post, I receive a small ... Read More about The Best YA Summer Reads Releasing in 2023
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High Interest Unit Ideas for the End of the School Year or Summer School in Secondary ELA
Are you struggling to come up with high interest unit ideas for your English Language Arts students to complete in a short amount of time? Whether you have a few weeks left in the school year and are looking to go out with a bang or you have a summer session to plan, these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to build something your students will love. Genre-Based Literature ... Read More about High Interest Unit Ideas for the End of the School Year or Summer School in Secondary ELA
5 Novels in Verse Activities for Your Secondary ELA Lessons
Novels in verse are a unique genre that offer a refreshing change of pace for readers who are looking for something different from traditional novels. Not only do they provide a compelling story, but the format of verse adds another layer of complexity to the reading experience. For students, reading novels in verse can be a great way to improve their literacy and critical thinking skills as ... Read More about 5 Novels in Verse Activities for Your Secondary ELA Lessons
10 Activities to Host a Book Carnival in Your Classroom
A book carnival is the perfect way to engage your students and get them excited about reading. If you're looking for the perfect end of the year activity or a high-interest way to keep the learning going strong through the summer (helloooo summer school, credit recovery, summer reading, and everything else!), a book carnival could be just the thing! Not only is it an effective way to encourage ... Read More about 10 Activities to Host a Book Carnival in Your Classroom
How to Run a Mystery Book Tasting in Your Secondary ELA Classroom
Mystery Book Tastings are a great way to give your students an exciting introduction to books in the mystery genre. Mystery is often one of the most popular genres among students, so this activity has always been a hit. Book Tastings are a creative way to get students excited about choice reading. In a previous blog post, I detailed exactly how I run a regular tasting. In this post, I'm going ... Read More about How to Run a Mystery Book Tasting in Your Secondary ELA Classroom
5 Sports Themed Literacy Activities for Your Secondary English Language Arts Classroom
Are you a middle school or high school English Language Arts teacher looking for a fun way to engage your students in sports themed literacy activities? Read on for tons of fun ideas! Sports and athletics can provide the perfect inspiration for invigorating lessons. Not only do sports themed lessons help bring energy and enthusiasm into the classroom, but they also allow students to connect ... Read More about 5 Sports Themed Literacy Activities for Your Secondary English Language Arts Classroom