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Thanksgiving Activities for Secondary ELA

With the changing weather and the excitement of winter break just around the corner, this time of year means that students can get pretty squirrelly! Luckily, teaching students about Thanksgiving and the meaning of gratitude translates well into the secondary ELA classroom and there are plenty of important lessons to be had (and keep themContinue reading “Thanksgiving Activities for Secondary ELA”

Argumentative Essay Writing: A Two-Week Plan for Beginners

Teaching writing has been one of my biggest struggles as a secondary ELA teacher. Getting students to start from scratch and come out with a completed and polished argumentative essay seems like a monumental challenge! I learned with time and experience and a LOT of mistakes that it can be done IF the essay writingContinue reading “Argumentative Essay Writing: A Two-Week Plan for Beginners”

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”