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.
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 Inspiring Examples and Ideas)
Blackout Poetry for the (Easy) ELA win!
Silent Discussions Are the Perfect Go-To for Teachers Burned Out on So. Much. Talking.
I love giving my more introverted students a low-stakes way to participate (plus a break from our usual classroom noise!)
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.
