English & Language Arts Teachers

Similar to the other post this morning, suggestions for fiction and nonfiction Independent Reading selections for 10th grade? Would also welcome titles in Spanish.

I’m going to be able to purchase a novel for each grade level, 9-12, this coming school year. I’m looking for suggestions. What I have available currently is pretty dated and my own personal affinit… more

Alternatives to The Hate U Give that still has a #blacklivesmatter theme?

I’m going to roll out NightBooks by JA White this year anyone has resources for it? TPT only has 2 🥺

I recently moved to a different district and am starting to plan ahead for next year. What novels and plays do you think are worthwhile and essential for 10th, 11th and Pre-AP? I have many in mind tha… more

Hi! I’m moving up from seventh grade to high school, and I’d love some advice from anyone who’s done both? I don’t really know what to expect. I’ve been in middle school for seven years, and I only di… more

Does any one teach The Hunger Games as a class novel??

As much as I emphasize it and we practice it, my students still don't "get" what a Works Cited page is. How can I get this through to them????

A warm recognition to all teachers who have become HEROES during this time of need for our communities. You truly are HEROES! ❤️. Keep being awesome...we’re almost there.

I can't believe I miss the stacks of paper essays that I used to grade. Grading digitally is just not the same as having something physical. What do you miss?

I have an interview for a Journalism position. I have never taught this before. Any advice?

So much plagiarism 😩

Has anyone seen the Netflix show "Myths and Monsters"? Holy! It's a show about how common themes have been found worldwide in our stories. It's absolutely perfect for English teacher… more

Which ELA high school assignments have gone well during distance learning?

Anyone have any thoughts on summer reading assignments? Would like kids to read daily over summer but also want to have them feel motivated and enjoy reading. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Found out today that I was selected as a recipient of a teacher appreciation grant. Any thoughts on what I should do for my students/classroom? Our district is already great at getting us what we need

What era/genre would you say we're living in right now?

What have you been doing with your English or Reading students?

What are you reading for yourself? I'm rereading Henry Miller...

PBL lesson plans for language arts middle school? I need leads as I have an interview and want to record myself giving a PBL lesson. Please and thank you!

For remote learning activities, I’ve tried to give fun assignments to the high schoolers. Does anyone have any creative ideas to share?

Hello there!
Looking for a quote about writing to motivate students. TIA!

Would anyone be interested in participating in a research study? The only requirements are to be a school district employee and have a child in the district with special needs. Please help!!!

Alright fam. Let’s get a chain started. A lot of us are facing the possibility of remote school for the rest of the year. I’d like to begin a thread of ideas of projects that are rigorous and flexible

Hi everyone! My name is Caitlin and I’m the new community leader of this bowl. I’ve been a teacher for 7 years and love learning more about education from this app. What would you like to see more of?

Looking for some fresh ideas for activities to do for pre-writing (writing a thesis). We'll be writing narrative essays about overcoming and learning from an obstacle. I've used pictures promp… more

Our district is looking at building digital textbooks. Any tips or examples the community here could give, I’d appreciate it a lot!

Podcast recommendations that’s not serial (it’s done in 9th grade at my school and I teach 11th)? Trying to get more accessible content for my students.

I learned so much about group work over the past few days. I now know to assign kids tasks in a group. I am planning a Socratic Seminar for R &J and Julius Caesar. Any insights or feedback?