English Language Arts
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in English language arts.
A Scaffolding Approach to Tackling More Complex Reading Passages
This strategy helps upper elementary students decipher nonfiction by identifying key structures and vocabulary in the text.3.1kYour content has been saved!
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When students record themselves reading aloud using an app—and then listen back to reflect on their own pacing and expression—their fluency improves over time.Just Like Phonics, Comprehension Requires Explicit Teaching
Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.62.5kYour content has been saved!
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Gamifying literacy and phonics lessons teaches students valuable social-emotional skills, gives them regular movement breaks, and increases their engagement.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.1.5MYour content has been saved!
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Using an improv exercise to practice the parts of a story gets ideas flowing for students—and helps them add structure to their writing.Walking Through Writing a Compelling Essay
Working out the parts of an essay step by step helps students think more creatively and analytically about what they want to convey.22kYour content has been saved!
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This quick and easy warm-up primes students to think creatively and gets them in the mindset for class.56.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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 the Dangers of Technology Through Literature
E.M. Forster’s short story ‘The Machine Stops’ can help middle school students assess the impact of over-reliance on digital tools.
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.860.5kYour 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.901.2kYour 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.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.Leveraging Prior Knowledge to Build Understanding
By guiding students through developing their own understanding of core concepts, teachers ensure that the whole class is starting on a strong foundation.24.9kYour content has been saved!
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