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…
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Nonfiction Books for Teens Adapted from Adult Bestsellers
We’ve seen a growing trend of nonfiction books for teens that have been adapted from bestselling nonfiction adult books. This…
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Episode 39: Class Discussion Strategies to Get Everyone Participating
Class discussions can be powerful tools for learning, but when too few students are participating, we end up disappointed and…
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How to Make Poetry Interesting to High School Students
We recently overheard a conversation between high school English teachers about how to make poetry interesting (and if it’s even…
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Engaging Books for Mature Young Adults
While books from the young adult genre are usually a safe bet when trying to make high-interest First Chapter Friday…
