Many of us have needed emergency substitute lesson plans in the past for whatever reason, but it seems like we’ve…
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7 Ideas for Teaching Figurative Language in Secondary ELA
Teaching figurative language can be super engaging. I love weaving it into the school year and reminding students that English…
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12 Winter-Themed Activities for Your Secondary English Language Arts Classroom
Finding engaging winter-themed reading and writing activities can seem difficult, especially if the cold isn’t your favorite season. The lull…
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Why Students Should Use Doodle Notes in Secondary ELA
Doodling isn’t just for little kids. Big kids love to doodle, too! You can find a lot of research (read…
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5 Day Before Winter Break Activities for Secondary Students
‘Twas the day before winter break, and all through their mind, The teacher was unsure how to pass the time. Did they…
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