English Language Arts
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in English language arts.
Embracing the Social Aspect of Independent Reading
Many middle and high school students are interested in social media, and teachers can tap into that to promote enthusiasm for reading.101
4 Ways to Explore Poetry on Earth Day
Connecting National Poetry Month and Earth Day can be fun, engaging, and inspiring for high school students.182
A Simple Way to Encourage Students to Read More Broadly
When students experiment with ways of classifying books beyond reading levels, they may feel liberated from strict ideas about what they should be reading.982
Even Older Kids Should Have Time to Read in Class
If the goal is to develop lifelong readers, students need time in class to practice—and learn to enjoy—reading.8.8k
What Doesn’t Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon
The number one concern that I hear from educators is lack of time, particularly lack of instructional time with students. Although we can't entirely solve the time problem, we can mitigate it by carefully analyzing our use of class time.116.6k
Reading Aloud to Middle School Students
Hearing books read aloud benefits older students, enhancing language arts instruction and building a community of readers.42.1k
An Asset-Based Approach to Supporting English Learners’ Reading Skills
A look at what English learners need in order to develop the skills and motivation to improve their ability to read in English.2.3k
Essay Assignments That Actually Engage High School Writers
Cookie-cutter essays may reflect students’ attitude toward the assignment, not their writing ability. Here’s a way to make that stack of grading more rewarding.1.5k
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.18.4k
Using Read-Alouds to Improve Older Elementary Students’ Literacy Skills
A daily read-aloud can help build community and show reluctant readers how to approach a text.2.2k
How ‘Among Us’ Helps Students Master Argumentative Writing
In the popular online strategy game, students make claims, listen to counterclaims, and reach a conclusion—skills they need to write a strong argumentative essay.2.5k
Developing Better Writers
Strengthening students’ writing skills means carving out dedicated time for cycles of productive feedback and revision.437
How to Facilitate Remote Socratic Seminars
Disciplined conversation about texts deepens students’ understanding—and builds a sense of community during distance learning.2k
4 Black Philosophers to Teach Year-Round
Weaving philosophy lessons into your curriculum can tease out bigger questions about identity, human rights, and artistic expression.1.8k
50 Writing Prompts for All Grade Levels
Sometimes students need a little push to activate their imaginations.51.1k