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
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