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
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How to Include Poetry for Reading Any Novel
Including poetry for reading in your classroom can be a challenge. Maybe it’s part of your lessons in April for National Poetry Month but you’re wondering how to include it elsewhere during the year? How can it be done in connection with other texts? Will students object to its inclusion? Am I comfortable enough with poetry to include it? I’m here with some ideas to resolve these questions and ... Read More about How to Include Poetry for Reading Any Novel
How to Create a True Crime Unit In Your High School English Classroom
I've always been of the opinion that high school English classes should run a True Crime unit. There is a reason mystery is one of the highest selling genres in print and on screen. True crime is a captivating form of storytelling that provides students with the opportunity to delve into the past while exercising their critical thinking skills. By creating a True Crime unit in your classroom, you ... Read More about How to Create a True Crime Unit In Your High School English Classroom
5 Reasons to Run a True Crime Unit in Your High School English Class
Have you ever thought about creatine a true crime unit for your high school English class? True crime has been a hot topic in recent years, with documentaries and podcasts gaining popularity among people of all ages. An exploration of true crime can provide an exciting way to get students interested in learning while also delving into important themes like justice, power, and morality. In this ... Read More about 5 Reasons to Run a True Crime Unit in Your High School English Class
10 Fahrenheit 451 Activities to Help Your Students Fall in Love with the Novel
Are you looking for a way to help your students fall in love with literature through engaging Fahrenheit 451 activities? With thoughtful tasks, you can bring the book’s compelling themes and characters to life. To make it easier on you, I've created a list of 10 engaging Fahrenheit 451 activities perfect for any classroom! These activities will encourage your students to explore topics such as ... Read More about 10 Fahrenheit 451 Activities to Help Your Students Fall in Love with the Novel
12 New Semester Activities to Refresh and Restart Your School Year
The start of a new semester is the perfect time to try something different and inject some energy back into your classroom. Whether you’re looking for ways to jump-start student motivation, break out of mundane routines, or just add some fun activities to mix things up; we have compiled plenty of fresh ideas that you can use this semester to get your classrooms moving. From poetry to goal ... Read More about 12 New Semester Activities to Refresh and Restart Your School Year