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 …
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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 …
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 …
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How would your students react if you didn't give them any parameters for a project and simply told them to "figure it out"? Is this asking for trouble by putting the kids in charge of the classroom or …
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How much time do you allow your students to write in class? What is the appropriate amount of time you think kids need to write? Or are you so busy lecturing (Just say no!) that you send them home to …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #005: Interview with Scott Bayer →
What would you think if your principal said, "We're doing away with report cards, but you still have to tell your students and their parents how they're doing in class." How would you measure a …
Continue Reading about reThink ELA #003: Interview with Aaron Blackwelder →
