20 Young Adult Movies Based on Books
True or false? The book is always better than the movie. You probably have big opinions about this question. Your…
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The Challenges of Teaching: Why Teachers Are Especially Vulnerable to Burnout
“Her good nature wore out / like a fan belt.” Marge Piercy’s 1971 poem “Barbie Doll” isn’t about the challenges…
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Episode 40: Is English Class Still Relevant? ELA Skills Students Need
Secondary English classes have, by and large, looked pretty much the same for decades. Sure, there are small changes here…
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Teaching with Short Stories: Your Helpful All-in-One Guide
Updated: September 05, 2026 Hunting men for sport. Kissing (steamily) a handsome pilot who doesn’t write when he says he…
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Sharing the Fun of Reading for Pleasure
Convincing our students that reading for pleasure is actually a thing and something people (not just English teachers) do is…
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Do This and You’ll Know You’re Planning a Good Lesson
Do you want to know the number one trick for planning a good lesson? The surefire way to know what…
