
11 Worst Words in Essay Writing
When my freshmen strike these words from their literary analysis writing, they (miraculously!) start to sound like young adults.

When my freshmen strike these words from their literary analysis writing, they (miraculously!) start to sound like young adults.

Note: If you’re looking for the pre-winter break Reindeer Race, keep reading to see how these materials can easily be

This week, I’m continuing the occasional “How to Write” series with a look at the power of an essay’s conclusion.

Wanna have some nerdy English teacher fun? Of course you do!

Ready to dig into some nuts-and-bolts of essay writing? Let’s talk about how to help our middle school and high

Our ELA Facebook friend Heather Nicole Teraila just posted the results of a super-cute characterization activity her students completed on

Want to amuse and motivate your kids? Let’s build a Famous Failures bulletin board!
New(ish) teacher Kelli was wondering this week how to help her middle schoolers slow down and gather their thoughts before

Last week, fellow teacher and blogger Sara got me thinking about all of the professional development I’ve attended over the

If time is money, here are six more ways to feel well-compensated: