English Language Arts
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in English language arts.
Tyler Rablin on Ditching Old Assessment Systems to Build Student Motivation
Frustrated by the narrow lens of traditional grading, this instructional coach and former English teacher redesigned his grade book to encourage authentic student buy-in.When Students Use AI in Ways They Shouldn’t
Here are some ways teachers can respond when students don’t follow classroom guidelines for using AI.54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts
Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.Exploring Narrative Elements Through a Drama Game
Using an improv exercise to practice the parts of a story gets ideas flowing for students—and helps them add structure to their writing.Using Discussions to Inspire Active Participation in Learning
By tracking academic conversations with a visual map and sharing it in class, teachers can encourage more students to contribute.3 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.500Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Which Reading Strategies to Try, and Which to Ditch
Research shows that some popular activities for reading instruction don’t actually result in more fluent readers—so we rounded up the most classroom-worthy ones.37.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Authentic Writing in the Age of AI
Collaboration and choice can help students learn the foundations of good writing without relying on AI for assistance.2.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Proactively Limiting the Use of AI in the Classroom
By modeling AI, teachers can demonstrate to students the benefits and shortcomings of the technology.3.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Movement to Teach Vocabulary
When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.
5 Ways to Support Students Who Struggle With Reading Comprehension
These strategies can help students who are able to decode well but have difficulty understanding what they read—and they’re beneficial for all students.43.4kYour content has been saved!
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Reading Aloud to Middle School Students
Hearing books read aloud benefits older students, enhancing language arts instruction and building a community of readers.45.1kYour content has been saved!
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4 Reading Strategies to Retire This Year (Plus 6 to Try Out!)
A look at a few popular literacy practices that shouldn’t make the cut—along with fresh strategies that experienced teachers and literacy experts recommend instead.25.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Interdisciplinary Teaching With Historical Journals
Middle school teachers can collaborate to develop an engaging project that gives students the opportunity to tap into their creativity.
50 Writing Prompts for All Grade Levels
Sometimes students need a little push to activate their imaginations.47.7kYour content has been saved!
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