The first five lessons of a secondary ELA class are essential for setting the tone for the rest of the year. It’s also a stressful time to readjust to school hours, meet new students, and get back into a routine once again. That’s why I’ve put together your first FIVE lessons of the school year. All right here, done for you.
20 Prompts for Photo-Inspired Writing in Secondary ELA
The Worst Essay of Your LIFE: A Unique Approach to Assessing Writing at the Beginning of the School Year
The Most Important Essay for High School Seniors: The Personal Philosophy Statement
5 Pixar Short Films to Use in Secondary ELA
Beyond the Test: 10 Innovative Ways to Assess Secondary Students
A Philosophy for Assessing Writing: Aim for Improvement, not Perfection
The Writer's Notebook in Secondary ELA: Introduction & FREE Guide
Setting up & Assessing Book Club in Secondary ELA: FOUR FREE GUIDES FOR SUCCESS!
Book club is now considered to be one of the “best practices” in English Language Arts. Book clubs differ from traditional literary circles in that they are less teacher-directed. The students take on the responsibility of selecting their roles, making their assignments, keeping track of their reading, and much more.