Teaching Figurative Language is a skill that is easily be made fun and engaging if taught in the right way. Use this standard with any unit or lesson plan and can be found in most literature, songs, and even movies. 1. Have Students Identify Figurative Language Examples from Their Favorite ... Read More about 5 Strategies To Make Teaching Figurative Language A Game Changer
Digital Escape Rooms – Everything You Need to Know
Digital escape rooms have been a student favorite since I started using them a few years back. They loved them so much that I started creating my own. If digital escape rooms are something you're already using or plan to use, I have answers to many of the questions I get from ... Read More about Digital Escape Rooms – Everything You Need to Know
ELA Christmas Activities & FREEBIE for Middle School
ELA Christmas Activities!!! It's that time of year where you're on the countdown to Christmas break, and I know you're trying to figure out how you will ever keep your students (and your sanity) engaged until then. This is why I came up with some fun yet substantial activities that students will ... Read More about ELA Christmas Activities & FREEBIE for Middle School
Among Us in the Classroom – Incorporating Topics Students LOVE
Like many of you, my school district was 100% virtual the first couple of months of school. I didn't realize how hard it would be to form relationships with students through a screen. We're now taking the hybrid route where the majority of students chose to return to face-to-face learning. ... Read More about Among Us in the Classroom – Incorporating Topics Students LOVE
Teaching Virtually AND Face-to-Face | 4 Ways to Make It Work
When I found out a couple months back that I would be teaching both face-to-face and online, my favorite t-shirt that applies to me 100% once again rang true- "Hold on while I overthink this!" And let me be very transparent when I say that overthinking is putting it lightly. I had nightmares about ... Read More about Teaching Virtually AND Face-to-Face | 4 Ways to Make It Work
Make Narrative Writing Easy with these Simple Steps & FREEBIE
Our first writing unit is typically narrative writing. I choose this because it allows students to delve into their imagination (or their own memories) rather than following the typical 5-paragraph essay format. It's also a great way to incorporate a review of parts of the plot since ... Read More about Make Narrative Writing Easy with these Simple Steps & FREEBIE