Secondary English Language Arts Resources
One of the most important things teachers can do is impact students’ lives by creating spaces for them to discover their passions and use their voices. This is integral for student success—especially …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #013: Empowering Student Interests in the Secondary Classroom →
Knowing their reading audience helps authors to craft their books and create their story arcs. Understanding the pain points of their audience and the problems they struggle with the most helps to …
Experienced adult writers are intimidated by the NaNoWriMo project, which entails writing a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Who thought up such an event when writing is usually a much …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #011: Getting Students Excited to Write with NaNoWriMo →
So much scrutiny is placed upon teachers and the classroom these days, especially when it comes to how students are learning critical thinking skills - or IF they're learning critical thinking skills. …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #010: Fostering Student-Led Discussions with the TQE Method →
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 …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #009: Teaching Grammar In Context →
When I talk to other teacher friends, a common concern seems to be how to get our students engaged in the classroom lessons. So many students seem apathetic about their education, and it's up to us to …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #008: Interview with Shari Gateley →
