The ability to write effectively and communicate ideas through writing are essential for working in the real world. Outside of writing instruction, students need dedicated...
In this post, we’ll take a deeper look at the importance of summarizing as a demonstration of reading comprehension. Additionally, we’ll examine the progression of this skill...
Does the idea of vocabulary instruction feel overwhelming amidst every other aspect of teaching? Are you stressed out just thinking about school? Download the Vocabulary...
To help get ready for ACT", it's wise for teachers to ensure their students receive subject-verb agreement practice. Spotlighting skills every day is one way teachers can...
I love getting mail and I know my students do, too. Just in time for summer, here is a unique vocabulary activity that will encourage students to use their vocabulary and...
Differentiating instruction is essential to meeting the needs of all the students in your ELA classroom but can be a challenge. How can teachers ensure that on-level students...
This article focuses on persuasive writing and how educators can help students use it to improve their critical writing and thinking skills. The resources below will assist...
In this article, we'll explore how journal writing in the classroom or at home can keep students engaged in writing! Plus, download a list of 33 Journal Writing Prompts for...
Homophones! Those tricky little words that sound the same but are spelled differently have been confusing people for centuries. But whether we like it or not, homophones are...
Vocabulary learning does not take place only inside the English department. All disciplines, from Art to Science, require that students learn discipline-specific academic...
Are you and your students excited for the Olympic Winter Games? The Winter Olympics are especially exciting for me because they take place when school is in session. I find...
With February quickly approaching, it’s time to harness the excitement surrounding an upcoming calendar holiday to get students engaged in learning! In this article you’ll...