12 Reasons to Love the Young Adult Genre
“Have you read anything good lately?” As English majors, English teachers, and avid readers, we hear this question a lot….
Independent Reading
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8 First Chapter Friday Recommendations: Winter Roundup
Many of us became English teachers because we love reading, and we wanted to share that love of reading (and our favorite books) with our students. But as we get into the heart of the school year, it can be hard to find the energy to read.
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The Importance of Reading: Why It’s Worth the Battle
You walk into a cozy classroom with soft light, fluffy cushions scattered around a robust classroom library, brightly colored posters…
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The Reading Stamina Battle: Ideas for Secondary Teachers
“The End of Reading.” “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read.” Reading has been a hot topic in the media…
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First Chapter Friday: 6 Fantastic Books About Different Cultures
Books about different cultures than our own are one of the experiences we value most as readers. As teachers, we…
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6 YA Fantasy Books You Need to Recommend on First Chapter Fridays
After years of requiring our AP Lit students to select books of “literary merit” for their independent reading novels, we…
