Scaffolded High School English Resources
At first, the idea of Creative Writing activities suitable for high school might cause your brain to crash. I think we’re used to thinking of Creative Writing as more of an elementary school unit when in reality,...
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If you’re an American teacher, you might be thinking about your fascism lesson plan a little differently these days. These connections to current events are just a little too on-the-nose. Your students might even be...
Read MoreIf you’re wondering how to teach commas without your students glazing over by slide two, you’re not alone. Teaching commas is so much more than handing out a comma worksheet and calling it a day. Comma use involves nuance, multiple grammatical rules, and—let’s be...
Read MoreAs high school English teachers, we know how important it is to have access to high-quality, organized curriculum materials that engage students while meeting educational standards. However, we also know that such a curriculum isn’t...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever felt like your students are tossing out opinions without backing them up—or writing essays that feel more like rambling journal entries—then it might be time to teach them the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning...
Read MoreGrammar might not be the most exciting part of English class, but it IS the foundation for everything else. Think about it—strong grammar skills help students express themselves clearly, think through ideas, and write like...
Read MoreIf you’re considering teaching Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist in your English Language Arts class, I’m about to make it as simple as possible! This blog post is going to dive into some ideas for designing your The Alchemist unit plan. I’ll also...
Read MoreTeaching punctuation and grammar to high school students can feel like an uphill battle. Many students tune out at the mention of “complex sentences” or “independent clauses.” But the right activities can turn grammar lessons from a...
Read MoreTeaching colons doesn’t have to be boring! These little punctuation marks can add clarity, emphasis, and even a bit of drama to writing. But before students can confidently use colons, they need a solid foundation in sentence structure and...
Read MoreUnderstanding intertextual connections requires more than just a ten-minute allusions worksheet. But in this post, I’m going to cover how you make an allusions worksheet part of a dynamic lesson! Teaching the concept of allusions can be...
Read MoreTeaching a World Literature class can be so overwhelming! Excuse me, I just need to teach a globe’s worth of literature?! No big task or anything… The first time you teach World Literature, you might feel a...
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