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 "guilty" as well, to I'm including …
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 that you're implementing those exact …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Get Your Halloween Short Story Bundle Here!
October is the perfect time to engage students in a series of short stories that will spark collaborative discussions and critical thinking. Three of my best selling units meet each of these criteria …
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