Argument writing seems to be the writing standard that everyone struggles with teaching, from first-year teachers to veterans. Today Jessica Moman from A Girl With Some Glitter is guest posting about her thoughts on creating a successful argument writing unit for middle and high school students. The added importance of the standard puts pressure on teachers, too - argument writing is perhaps the genre of writing students will use most in life. From emails convincing companies to lower their ... VIEW POST
Book Review For Everyone by Jason Reynolds
For Everyone by Jason Reynolds is a great addition to middle and high school classroom libraries or a mentor text for high school poetry units. I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this novel as part of a YA Blogger promotion from Simon & Schuster Canada. All opinions are my own, and I was not additionally compensated for this post beyond the complimentary novel. Summary For Everyone by Jason Reynolds is written in an engaging poetry format. Jason provides input on growing up through his ... VIEW POST
#2ndaryELA Twitter Chat on Tuesday 4/24 Topic: Google Tools in the Classroom
Brynn Allison, The Literary Maven & Kristy, 2 Peas and a Dog host #2ndaryELA on Twitter every Tuesday evening from 8 - 8:30 PM EST. #2ndaryELA is a weekly chat for secondary English Language Arts teachers focused on a topic. Every Sunday, we post the topic and questions on our blogs to allow you to prepare for the upcoming Tuesday evening's chat. Thank you to everyone who joined us last week and we hope that you will join us again.We'd also love for you to join our 2ndaryELA Facebook ... VIEW POST
Book Review Sunny by Jason Reynolds
Sunny by Jason Reynolds was an exciting surprise I received in my mailbox. I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this novel as part of a YA Blogger promotion from Simon & Schuster Canada. All opinions are my own, and I was not additionally compensated for this post beyond the complimentary novel. Jason Reynolds’ newest novel Sunny is a great addition to every middle school classroom library. I got access to the novel as an advance reader’s copy and enjoyed every minute. Summary Sunny ... VIEW POST
#2ndaryELA Twitter Chat on Tuesday 4/17 Topic: Inquiry in the ELA Classroom
Brynn Allison, The Literary Maven & Kristy, 2 Peas and a Dog host #2ndaryELA on Twitter every Tuesday evening from 8 - 8:30 PM EST. #2ndaryELA is a weekly chat for secondary English Language Arts teachers focused on a topic. Every Sunday, we post the topic and questions on our blogs to allow you to prepare for the upcoming Tuesday evening's chat. Thank you to everyone who joined us last week and we hope that you will join us again.We'd also love for you to join our 2ndaryELA Facebook ... VIEW POST
Amazing End of the Year Tips and Tricks
The end of the year is a busy time of year for teachers and students. Try some of these end of the year activities and lessons listed below to ease the burden of planning new activities and lessons during this time of year. You and your students will enjoy these end of the year activities. Scroll through this article to find the sub-heading that most meets your needs tips and tricks, engaging lesson ideas, no prep lesson plans, classroom management tips, and self-care tips. End of the Year ... VIEW POST
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