For several years, I tried to figure out the best way to teach grammar to high school students. Let me tell you, it’s not for the weak! High school students often feel overwhelmed and aggravated by grammar instruction. It’s difficult to break down concepts, and it’s almost impossible to find lessons that aren’t for elementary … Read More about How to Teach Grammar to High School Students
Fun New Year Activities For High School English
By Lily Gates
Planning fun New Year activities for high school English students is one of my favorite things to do because I love the thought of a fresh start! While it’s never too early or too late to make positive changes and reflect on our own lives, the new year is the traditional time for goal-setting and … Read More about Fun New Year Activities For High School English
Fun Christmas Activities for the High School English Classroom
By Lily Gates
The holiday season can be a challenging time as we all anxiously await winter break. However, I’ve found these fun Christmas activities for the high school English classroom to be a great way to celebrate the season. While many students in my high school English classes do not specifically celebrate Christmas, I’ve realized that using … Read More about Fun Christmas Activities for the High School English Classroom
Thanksgiving Activities for the High School English Classroom
By Lily Gates
Are you looking for a way to engage your secondary ELA students this Thanksgiving season? Try using a few of these easy, but engaging activities to keep your students focused during the final days before fall break.
Creative End of Novel Project Idea for High School
By Lily Gates
When I was looking for a creative end of novel project idea for high school English, I had a thought: it doesn’t have to be super artsy or involve a million different steps – I can simply ask them for something that they already love to give! Yep, that’s right – I asked them for … Read More about Creative End of Novel Project Idea for High School
Fun Halloween Activities for High School English
By Lily Gates
Whether you’re thinking about spooky story ideas, fall themed lessons, or even Halloween activities – it’s always fun to celebrate the spooky season with your high school English classes! I like using Halloween activities for high school English that I can pop into my previously scheduled lessons. Short, fun Halloween activities seem to work best … Read More about Fun Halloween Activities for High School English
Teaching High School Students How to Avoid Plagiarism
By Lily Gates
Are you tired of seeing plagiarism when your students submit their writing? If you’re like me, my students claim that they “didn’t mean to plagiarize.” It’s often hard for me to believe that they do not know that copying and pasting is basically stealing, buttttt I try to be kind and give them the benefit … Read More about Teaching High School Students How to Avoid Plagiarism
3 Simple Tips for Teaching Writing in High School English
By Lily
Teaching writing in high school English class can be tricky. It’s hard to know where to begin where there is an overwhelming amount of content to teach. If your students are like mine, you also know the haunting sounds of groans and resistance when you introduce a new writing assignment. Over the years, I made … Read More about 3 Simple Tips for Teaching Writing in High School English
Contemporary Novels to Teach in High School – Weekly Review
By Lily Gates
This week, I’m reviewing one of the most intense contemporary novels to teach in high school. This one wasn’t easy to read, but I feel like the characters and lessons in this novel will follow me for a long time. On my search to find some of the best contemporary novels for high school English … Read More about Contemporary Novels to Teach in High School – Weekly Review
Best Books for High School English – Weekly Review
By Lily Gates
This week, I’m reviewing one of the best books for high school English! This one surprised me, but I feel like even the most reluctant readers would love this book. On my search to find some of the best books for high school English students, I found this gem! It’s one of those books that … Read More about Best Books for High School English – Weekly Review
5 Fun Back to School Ideas for High School English
By Lily Gates
As a teacher, I’m always looking for fun back to school ideas for high school English students. I know that many of them weren’t quite ready to let go of summer. I want to help them make that back-to-school transition not so much of a bummer. 🙂 Also, I always find myself having just as … Read More about 5 Fun Back to School Ideas for High School English
The Best YA Books to Read – Weekly Review
By Lily Gates
This week, I’m reviewing a book that isn’t specifically in the YA category, but it’s a memoir that holds the potential to teach students so many life lessons. It even combines my two favorite genres – true crime and memoir. Let me introduce you to a book that will change your perspective on trauma, the court system, the death penalty, and the choices we make!