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Think Function Not Form: Stop Teaching Students Structure Supersedes Message

In other words: Ditch that five-paragraph essay right now! Yes, I'm talking to you, elementary and middle school teachers. (Apparently, some high school teachers are … [Read More...]

reThink ELA #009: Teaching Grammar In Context

Have you ever thought back to when you were in school and how you learned the rules of grammar and how to write? What techniques did your teachers use? Do you find … [Read More...]

How To Honor All Students During Tough Classroom Discussions

Note: The purpose of discussing literature and other print and nonprint texts in class is to gain a deeper understanding of the author's purpose and to gain insight … [Read More...]

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Looking For The Perfect Halloween Short Stories?

UPDATE: Offer good until 10/26! Halloween is just around the corner, and this is your last chance to save a few bucks on three great short story units! Not only will these units save you a bit of time, but your students will enjoy the stories — especially the twists at the end. Three of[Read More…]

Enter Our Halloween Bundle Giveaway On Instagram

We’d love to “meet” you on Instagram, which is another wonderful way to follow and learn from fellow English teachers. Not only would I love to see you there, I’d also like to give away one copy of our 3 scary short story unit Halloween bundle. Our bundle features The Possibility of Evil by Shirley[Read More…]

Discuss The Book Whisperer with #reThinkELA at #BookCampPD On Sunday

Are you struggling to encourage your students to read more? Fighting against a culture of test prep, canned reading programs, and educational disinterest? Join the rest of us at 6:30 CST/7:30 EST Suunday, Oct. 7 on Twitter at #BookCampPD where I’m hosting a chat on Donalyn Miller’s The Book Whisperer. Head over to BookCampPD.com to[Read More…]

Anyone Up For A #reThinkELA Twitter Challenge?

The new year is right around the corner, and I have made it my mission to post more on Twitter. Yes, I know. If you have mobile notifications turned on for me, … [Read More...]

How Fidget Toys Can Help High School Students with ADHD

We've all had THOSE students. They bounce around the room, tap their pencils on the desk, and talk to their neighbors. If you're a natural introvert and focused on … [Read More...]

Explore The Civil Rights Era With Google Cultural Institute

Wouldn't it be great to be able to take your students to any museum in the world to experience our culture first hand? Unfortunately, because of funding and … [Read More...]

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