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Quick and Easy Independent Reading Activity Solutions for Tired Teachers
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
Why Does Daisy Stay? How to Find Relationship Red Flags in The Great Gatsby
Why does Daisy stay? That’s the question students ask every year when we study The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald’s classic novel presents a valuable opportunity to educate students about the truth concerning abusive and toxic relationships. When they ask why does Daisy stay, they are really asking why anyone stays. They might be asking why theirContinue Reading
3 Spooky Season Poetry Lessons You Need to Use Now
Trick or Treat your ELA students with these three spooky season poetry lessons. Discover the poetic “tricks” that poets use to create mystery and creepiness to their writing. The treat part comes at the end–a fun, creative brain break activity. Is your class studying Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” this spooky season? It’s perfect forContinue Reading
Three Easy and Effective Games for the ELA Classroom
Obstacles to Learning for $400, please. Answer: Boredom Question: What problem rivals cell phones as the biggest distraction in the classroom? More and more, teachers are called up to be entertainers and motivators while still maintaining effective educational practices. In our instant-gratification fueled world, I don’t think that’s changing anytime soon. So what do weContinue Reading
How Analyzing Gatsby Can Help Teens Recognize Relationship Red Flags
I was desperate. I sat curled in a chair, my face wet, my throat tight, my heart crushed. I was a mom of four great kids. We lived in a beautiful five bedroom, three bathroom home walking distance from our church where I volunteered and sang in the choir. I sobbed so hard, I couldContinue Reading
