Outline of the Article: Being SMART About Goal Setting
Setting goals is like building a roadmap for your life. Without them, you’re just wandering...
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Simple Helpful Advice for New and Returning ELA Teachers
Starting or returning to a role as an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher can feel...
Building Meaningful and Impactful Rapport With Your ELA Students
When it comes to English Language Arts (ELA), building rapport isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. Why?...
Differentiating Instruction Better Through Literacy Station
Differentiated instruction is all about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way....
Creative Strategies to Teach Reading and Writing
Teaching reading and writing can sometimes feel like trying to teach a cat to fetch...
The Best Ways to Hook Students on Writing
Let’s face it—writing can feel like a chore for many students. It’s not that they...
Building Better Readers through Active Reading Strategies
Reading is one of those life skills that feels almost magical once you master it,...
Teaching Literary Theory in ELA
Ever wondered why we interpret a novel the way we do? Literary theory opens up...
Using The 4P’s Before You Read
Reading without a plan is like setting off on a road trip without a map....
Differentiation and Mentor Texts
Think about a classroom like a garden — each student is a unique flower needing...