Sometimes teaching vocabulary can be a slog. Beyond the normal dictionary activities, Frayer model worksheets, and flashcards, what else is there? Here are a few engaging ideas for mixing up your vocabulary review in your classroom! Tarsia Puzzles Everyone likes a good puzzle. Giving students a chance to manipulate pieces with their hands gives themContinue reading “Engaging Vocabulary Activities for Secondary ELA”
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My Alternative to AR (Accelerated Reader) for Secondary ELA
AR hopes to solve the age old question: How do we motivate students to read? For primary grades, a points-based system for students can be fun. “Gamifying” something “boring” like reading can help some students. However, in my opinion, AR for secondary ELA (6th-12th grades) falls short. Disadvantages of AR: The disadvantages of AR inContinue reading “My Alternative to AR (Accelerated Reader) for Secondary ELA”
End of the School Year Activities for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! The end of the school year can definitely be a memorable time, but it can certainly be exhausting (mentally and physically!) What’s most important to remember is that you keep your students BUSY. Have a plan in place for what those days look like, otherwise, chaos will ensue (no joke, the energy onContinue reading “End of the School Year Activities for Secondary ELA”
How to Hold a Mock Trial in Secondary ELA
Why do a mock trial in secondary ELA? Mock trials can be one of the most memorable activities you do all school year! They are meant to be used as a fun summative assessment at the end of reading any complex text. Students are assigned different roles within the trial and must research the bestContinue reading “How to Hold a Mock Trial in Secondary ELA”
SBAC Testing Resources for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! It’s testing season in the U.S., and for those of us that teach in a Smarter Balanced Assessment state, I wanted to share a few resources to help your secondary ELA students be prepared! SBAC ELA Quick Reference Sheet When students know what to expect on the state test, they feel more confidentContinue reading “SBAC Testing Resources for Secondary ELA”
Career Resources for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! It’s never too early to get your students thinking about their future careers. Here are some great resources that will help your students find their way! Mock Job Interview Resources Get your students to prepare seamlessly for their first job interview with this comprehensive resource! Includes common job interview question cards and answers.Continue reading “Career Resources for Secondary ELA”
Games and Manipulatives for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! Getting hands-on in the secondary ELA classroom is easier than you think. When students can organize information at their own pace and with others collaboratively, magic happens! Here are a few ideas for incorporating games and manipulatives in your lessons! Roll a Question Resources With these resources, students roll two dice to getContinue reading “Games and Manipulatives for Secondary ELA”
Easy Prep Valentine’s Day Activities for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! Valentine’s Day isn’t just for elementary grades; it can be an exciting season in the secondary ELA classroom too. It’s a great season for poetry writing and inspiring words of love! Read to the end for a Valentine’s Day freebie! Valentine’s Day Poetry Writing With Valentine’s Day Poetry Stations, students rotate through 7 stationsContinue reading “Easy Prep Valentine’s Day Activities for Secondary ELA”
Secondary ELA January Activities Round-Up
January is the beginning of a new year and also a great time to give your students a “reset” for their academic lives. Here are some great choices for starting off fresh! New Year, New Student Bingo Challenge With the New Year, New Student Bingo Challenge, you can get your students motivated to change oldContinue reading “Secondary ELA January Activities Round-Up”
Easy Prep Holiday Activities for Secondary ELA
For most of you, winter break is just a few weeks away. What are you going to spend time teaching when students’ attentions spans get gradually shorter and shorter as the promise of vacation lurks near? As it gets to the end, I do all our usual end of semester testing and finals, but IContinue reading “Easy Prep Holiday Activities for Secondary ELA”
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