Are you feeling May Tired Teacher Vibes and it’s only January? I’m right there with you–with a solution. Actually, I have two solutions in the form of independent reading activities, aka creative book report ideas that lower your workload but still meet standards. This blog post will NOTE: If you are a super tired superContinue Reading
Engagement
How to Use Hexagonal Thinking in the ELA Classroom
Hexagonal thinking has been around for a bit. It definitely engages students, and right now, that’s half the battle, right? Hexagonal thinking is more than engaging, however, when used effectively. Here are three effective strategies to teach argument using hexagonal thinking. (Plus, a free hexagon template download.) Brainstorming with Hexagonal Thinking: Brainstorming is underused and under-appreciated.Continue Reading
