English & Language Arts Teachers

What sort of books do you remember the most from when you were in school? Was it the stories that resonated with you or the assignments/lessons around it?

What are some fun ideas for projects about describing setting? I was going to have them create travel brochures about the setting of a story of their choice but I think this might be overdone.

What reading programs or challenges have been really successful at your school?

Hi! Anyone on here purchase a Little Library straight from the site? If so, how long did it take to come?? I told my principal I’d like us to get one to our outside of the school this year.

What is the first book your class reads? Does it change each year or is it always your go-to? Is there an important reason you choose to do that text first?

I'm a first time Junior English teacher. What are some tips for differentiating an honors class from a regular class?

Any suggestions for good grammar books or lesson plans? I’m looking to update my grammar instruction beyond just correcting a sentence from the board.

Looking for suggestions about what to do if a student returns to school and they have not completed the required summer reading. Our curriculum for half of the first nine weeks revolves this book.

I'd like to chat with someone who has taught multi-grade ELA classrooms at the HIGH SCHOOL level. If there is such a person or such a thing.

What in-class discussion (planned or not) has resonated with you as one of the best/most productive you've seen, especially related to a book or assignment?

What strategies and tools do you use when dealing with texts that contain more mature or sensitive topics?

What are your favorite icebreakers for this year? As a teacher activity with administration

Looking to start a book club for my 8th graders. Looking for some suggestions for highly engaging novels.

So excited for our new curriculum. Is anyone using American Reading Company? I piloted the Civil Rights unit last year and loved it. Any insight or ideas would be appreciated

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Has anyone ever done Battle of the Books with their students? If so, can you tell me your experience? (I teach 6th grade ELA)

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Have any of you read the new Beers and Probst book, Forged by Reading? If so, can we start a discussion? What is your best takeaway from your reading? Did you have any ah-ha moments?

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to TurnItIn??

Good morning! What are your favorite 4th grade novels?

What is your favorite activity that helps students with writing in ap Lang?

What types of stories do you find resonate the most with your students?

I decided that in the fall I want to change up how we work on college essays and focus more heavily on creative non-fiction as a literary form in general, then change that over to using these strategi… more

What's your ultimate favorite text to teach & why!

Any fellow ELA teachers who actually used to hate reading? I despised it until college. What book did you dislike in school but love now? Mine is Frankenstein!

What sorts of projects do your students seem to really prefer? I offer a nice little assortment to choose from for each book we read but am looking for a few more.

Hi, I’m looking for some English classes. I’d like to keep my focus on business and some cultural languages. Preferred west coast time. Please DM if you have more questions. Thank you.

Hi, friends! Could you please help me out with collecting some data about teacher morale? I am here as an advocate for all teachers!
It is a very short survey!
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Book suggestions for seventh grade?

New to teaching ELA in middle school. I have this summer for professional development… I need to focus on blooms taxonomy, UBD, and success criteria checklists. Any suggestions?

I have been offered 2 jobs: middle school and high school (freshman). Which would you take and why?

Small request:
Can we please stop teaching alliteration as a figurative language when it’s clearly a sound device?!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

I need interesting and engaging writing activities for 7-9th grade students. I am looking for both narrative or information activities that can be done in writing workshops.

I'm considering switching out A Prayer for Owen Meany for Mudbound for my AP Literature summer reading. Is anyone out there teaching Mudbound by Hillary Jordan? I'd like some professional feedback… more

Next year I'd like to teach my students how to recognize when they actually need support and ask clarifying questions rather than just blurting out "I need help" or "I don't und… more

I try to give my students feedback forms throughout the year. I teach on-level 10th grade English. There are some kids that just won’t write anything. They write “idk” or “nothing” in every question. … more

I am going to be teaching summer school to ninth grade English students. Any good resources for punctuation, capitalization and grammar printable resources out there?

Starting a new position in the fall at a new district—I’m going to be a literacy coach after 10 years of teaching. I would greatly appreciate any advice/tips you have for my going into this new role.

What’s the best thing you’ve done for your classroom management? I teach 10th grade English. I’m young and look younger than I am. Next year will be my 3rd year teaching. My classroom management was b… more