Intro to Teaching Poetry: It Doesn’t Have to Be Intimidating
Updated: September 08, 2026 “Poetry is a language that tells us, through a more or less emotional reaction, something that…
In the Classroom
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Teach Narrative Writing Successfully with This Go-To Guide
When you teach middle or high school English, you’re (probably) responsible for teaching your students three main writing types: narrative,…
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A Game-Changing Back to School Night Approach for High School Teachers
When Steph’s goddaughter started kindergarten, the whole family was excited for Back to School Night: Karolen got to meet her…
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15 Time-Tested Strategies to Reduce Grading Time
What’s your least favorite part about teaching? There are many contenders: disrespect and apathy from students, ubiquitous cell phones, difficult…
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Meaningful Class Discussion: The ELA Teacher’s Dream
Some of the moments we treasure most from our teaching careers are the days when we had a really good…
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Hooks for Essays: How to Help Your Students Start Writing
Have you ever struggled to write a hook before? Well, we have, and now we’re going to tell you about…
