Grades:
Grades 6-12
Help Students Process the L.A. Fires by Exploring Amanda Gorman’s New Poem “Smoldering Dawn”
Students can explore their thoughts and feelings about this devastating event.
Betsy Potash
I love to help high school English teachers innovate. Check out The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast on iTunes for creative teaching strategies delivered on the go, or get my popular pack of free one-pager templates with complete instructions at http://bit.ly/onepagersuccess.
What Is Blackout Poetry? (Plus Examples and Ideas)
Blackout Poetry for the (easy) ELA win!
Have You Tried a Silent Class Discussion Yet?
Your introverts will thank you.
Grades:
High School
Are My Students “Cheating” by Reading Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics?
This author's adaptations (plus so many resources!) can actually enhance your curriculum.
20 One-Pager Examples, Plus Advice for Using Them With Your Students
A single page of notes can be a real game-changer.
31 Pictures That Prove Teaching Connects Us Around the World
We're all in this together.
First Chapter Fridays Are an Awesome Way To Introduce Students To New Authors
Leave students with a cliff-hanger ending!
Grades:
High School
What Is Hexagonal Thinking? Plus, 13 Examples To Inspire You
Use this brainstorming strategy, borrowed from the business world, to jumpstart classroom conversation.
Grades:
High School
Take High School Literature to the Next Level With These Discussion and Writing Activities
Plus get access to over 100 free teaching guides.
Today Is the Day to Shop Teachers Pay Teachers and Here’s Why
All proceeds are going to some great organizations.
Teachers, We Need to Do Our Own PR to Advocate for Ourselves & Our Kids
Here are five strategies that work.
Is It Time to Pivot in Your Teaching Job?
It might be one of the best things you ever do for yourself.
9 Simple Ways To Show Kindness to New Teachers
Because we've all been there.
Grades:
High School
10 Fresh Writing Prompts for High School English
They won't be able to put their pens down.
Everything You Need to Know About Presenting at a Teacher Conference
It's time to take your success to the next level.
Grades:
High School
6 Creative Ways to Use Video in Your ELA Classroom
Take your teaching to the next level with these easy-to-implement video ideas.
