If you've ever worked with students who struggle with reading—or experienced that struggle yourself—you’ve likely seen it firsthand: the hesitation, the frustration, the visible discomfort when asked to read aloud or engage with a challenging text. These reactions are often misunderstood. Too...
Ask a teenager how they feel about reading, and you’ll likely get an eye roll, a groan, or a halfhearted, “I don’t like books.”
We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative freedom to add their personal touches. Student-led classes have a very similar approach in that it’s led mostly by the student leaders elected and they...
In this activity, each student will create a "dating profile" for a book. By highlighting key characteristics of the book, students will craft profiles that showcase why their book is a great pick. This activity acts as a fun alternative to a traditional reading log.
While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities, comprehension strategies, and critical thinking skills. By focusing on the science of reading, these teachers reinforce foundational literacy skills...
Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle and high school. While the science of reading lays the groundwork by equipping students with the necessary skills, transitional literacy focuses on...
When it comes to assessments in English classrooms, many teachers fall in the routine of short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and essays. Rinse then repeat. While this can often be tedious for a teacher, imagine how your students feel.
Several years ago, I began using a 4-point Student Engagement rubric for assignments that were either early in the knowledge acquisition period or for process-type assignments. My Student Engagement Rubric is below:
Explore engaging and interactive Juneteenth lesson plans designed for secondary education students to deepen their understanding of this important historical event.
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