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The final stretch before winter break is always a unique season in the ELA classroom. Students are buzzing with anticipation, schedules get interrupted by assemblies and spirit days, and we teachers are doing our best to keep learning meaningful without burning out. These last two weeks don’t have to feel like a slog or a free-for-all. With the right activities, ...
Helping students build resilience, confidence, and self-awareness is just as important as teaching academic content. That’s why incorporating growth mindset and SEL activities and social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons into your classroom can be a game-changer. If you’ve been looking for ready-to-use resources that encourage students to reflect on their learning, embrace...
If you are looking for a beginning-of-the-year lesson for your high school English classroom, I’ve got just the idea for you! At the start of this school year, I had my honors sophomores read a short story and respond to a writing prompt (without discussing the story or having any formal writing instruction for the year) to attain a baseline writing assessment.
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