I’m always on the prowl for engaging news stories that will give my high school English students access to high-quality…
Author: Laura Randazzo
Every Second Counts
This seems like such a small thing, but I’ve been surprised at how many of my colleagues don’t know about/don’t…
Flippin’ Awesome
Flipping lecture content is all the rage these days and, generally, I’m a fan of the concept. It makes sense…
I’m Going to Call Your Parents
Using a positive approach to discipline, I’ve discovered that five minutes of my time can win a student’s heart forever.…
Be Prepared With Print-and-Teach Lessons
When you’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is pull together a sub plan. This year,…
Pop Culture = Bridge Into Classic Texts
“Hey, haters gonna hate you every time.” – Uncle Si, Duck Dynasty “The fault-finder will find faults even in paradise.”…
Flip the Script
Every year, without fail, the power play begins. In the first week of school, there’s always at least one class…
When Building Vocabulary, Less Is More
Vocabulary instruction used to be my Achilles’ heel. I tried tons of different strategies, but each one brought very little…
Start Class the Right Way, Every Day
The final tardy bell hasn’t yet sounded, but your students are already in their seats, binders open, jotting down your…
Visually Dynamic Overviews Pique Students’ Interest
Before teaching the five major movements of American literature, it’s important to hook students’ attention with a visual summary of…