10 ChatGPT Hacks Every Teacher Should Know
Teaching is a juggling act, and your time is one of your most precious resources… and thats why I am providing you with 10 ChatGPT Hacks Every Teacher should know! So… here enters ChatGPT—a powerful AI tool that can help you save hours each week while staying on top of lesson planning, grading, and classroom […]
5 Creative New Year’s Activities to Kick Off Your ELA Class
Starting the new year strong is all about engaging your students and setting the tone for a productive semester. As an ELA teacher, you know the power of creative, time-saving activities that make your lessons memorable while building essential skills. In this post, I’m sharing 5 Creative New Year’s Activities to help you kick off […]
Ring in the New Year with Fun and Engaging ELA Activities! 🎉
The New Year is a perfect time to refresh your classroom routines and engage your middle school students with activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting. If you’re looking for a way to make your January lessons memorable while meeting ELA standards, look no further! My New Year’s ELA Bundle has everything you need […]
Deep Dive into “The Lottery”: Mastering Reading and Annotation Strategies
Welcome back, educators! Following our exploration of pre-reading strategies for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” it’s time to guide our students through the heart of this enigmatic story. As we venture into the reading phase, our focus shifts to strategies that not only deepen comprehension but also foster a culture of critical thinking and engagement. Let’s […]
Dive into ‘Of Mice and Men’: Engaging Discussion Questions & Classroom Strategies
Hey fellow educators! Are you ready to bring John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ to life in your classroom? I’ve got just the thing to spark up some vibrant discussions among your students. Here’s a treasure trove of thought-provoking questions for each chapter and some tried-and-true strategies to keep the conversation flowing! Chapter 1 Discussion […]
8th Grade Pre-Reading Activities | The Giver | The Monkey’s Paw | FUN
I am so excited that I am returning to middle school and have the opportunity to teach 8th grade English (and History!) again! One of the most memorable lessons I have taught throughout my career was my pre-reading activity that introduced the novel “The Giver” to my 8th grade students. It happened to be a […]
High School Daily Starter Ideas to Inspire College and Career Readiness
Keeping high school students engaged at the start of class is a challenge that every teacher faces. Enter the high school daily starter — a simple yet powerful tool to set the tone for a productive lesson. Not only do daily starters help establish routines, but they can also spark critical thinking and prepare students […]
Tired of Teaching “Elements of Plot”? A New, Fun Approach!
Are you tired of beginning each school year with the same ol’ “Elements of Plot” lesson? The initial vocabulary and concepts related to “Plot” can be kind of “dry” and “boring”, especially if you’re a student in grades 7th-10th! You know what I’m talking about because we’ve all been there ;) I took some time […]
