Along with the first signs of spring comes the urgency to prepare your students for end of the year tests. With these five resources, you can help make sure your students gain the confidence they need … [Read more...] about Resource Round-Up: 5 Days of Freebies for ELA Test Prep
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What to Do When Students Abuse Technology
When I got hired at a 1:1 school, I was excited but a little apprehensive as well. I knew I had a lot to learn about managing a modern classroom. Technology is here to stay, but we need to think … [Read more...] about What to Do When Students Abuse Technology
Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Dystopian literature is a staple in most ELA classrooms. Here are some ideas for teaching it and making it more relevant: Watch National Geographic's documentary about North Korea on YouTube and … [Read more...] about Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
No matter what you teach, at some point you will be a reading teacher. When students struggle in social studies or science, it is often because they are struggling with reading comprehension. This … [Read more...] about Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
Before I started teaching, a mentor gave me The First Days of School by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong. I read it then, and I've revisited it every summer before going back to school. I really … [Read more...] about The Most Important Book a Teacher Will Read
