Ideas and Tips for Secondary ELA Teachers

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Jun 12, 2025 - The Great Gatsby is one of the most commonly taught novels in American literature, but does that mean we have it all figured out? No way! The close reading passages, formative assessments, and other activities included here will set you up for the deep literary analysis and inquiry-driven critical...
Teaching The Great Gatsby: American Dream Inquiry Based Learning for ELA
May 23, 2025 - Tackle the end of the year with creativity, organization, and clear assessment! These are my favorite things to do with middle and high school English classrooms right before summer break. These lesson plans will give you inspiration to end the school year on a positive note.
5 Best Activities for End of the Year in Secondary ELA
Tackle the end of the year with creativity, organization, and clear assessment! These are my favorite things to do with middle and high school English classrooms right before summer break. These lesson plans will give you inspiration to end the school year on a positive note.
May 4, 2025 - We have made a commitment to providing support to teachers in culturally relevant and equity-centered practices and curriculum development. We’ve assembled a teacher reading list to help teachers in their rejuvenation as they think about teaching reading in the school year to come. Through this community, we will learn and grow together "camp" style!
Teacher Book Club: Authors to Inspire Your ELA Classroom
Teachers need inspiration and listening to conversations with authors about their books is a powerful way to recharge your creative battery. These books and interviews are geared toward middle and high school English teachers teaching YA books in book clubs and literature circles.
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This Team Building Activity is Teacher-Approved!
On the first day of school, build more than towers—build trust and teamwork. The Marshmallow Team Building Activity is a favorite for Day 1 because it’s high energy, low prep, and SEL-rich. Get this instant download that is great for middle & high school and encourages creative problem-solving. Try the Marshmallow Activity here.
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Close Reading Passage Ideas for Teaching The Great Gatsby: FREE DOWNLOAD
Use this free close reading passage to teach students how to closely analyze and read complext text. F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gastby is an Americna literature classic that serves as the perfect opportunity to deepen the critical thinking skills of your high school English students.
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Independent Reading Journal for Student Engagement
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Figurative Language Review: Spring Color By Number Free Activity for ELA
Review metaphor, personification, allusion and more with this easy to use printable color by device activity for ELA students in middle or high school English. Literary analysis is easier when students feel comfortable with device types, so use this quick activity for early finishers, bell work, or even a create assessment for individuals or small groups.
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75 Books to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month | Classroom Library and Independent Reading
Add these titles to your classroom library as you look to and celebrate Latin Amerian authors. From fantasy to memoir, there's a book for everyone on this book rec list.
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ELA Teacher Essentials You Need for Back to School
Feeling overwhelmed with back-to-school prep? I've curated a list of game-changing ELA resources on Amazon to help you simplify, organize, and inspire your students this year. Make your classroom shine without the stress! Click to shop.
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Teacher Parent Summer Road Trip Amazon Must Have List
These are my favorite items to take along on a summer road trip with my family. As a teacher, I like to have my kids actively learning, recording, drawing, and being part of the experience, so there are some very teacher-oriented things on this list to reflect that! I'm also a book nerd that loves to create a cozy passenger princess area for myself with the kids far in the back seat. If you do choose to shop this list of affiliate links, I will earn a small commission.
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May 2, 2025 - Shop recommended products from Mud and Ink Teaching on www.amazon.com. Learn more about Mud and Ink Teaching's favorite products.
Teacher Parent Summer Road Trip Amazon Must Have List
These are my favorite items to take along on a summer road trip with my family. As a teacher, I like to have my kids actively learning, recording, drawing, and being part of the experience, so there are some very teacher-oriented things on this list to reflect that! I'm also a book nerd that loves to create a cozy passenger princess area for myself with the kids far in the back seat. If you do choose to shop this list of affiliate links, I will earn a small commission.
May 6, 2025 - Shop recommended products from Mud and Ink Teaching on www.amazon.com. Learn more about Mud and Ink Teaching's favorite products.
Teacher Parent Summer Road Trip Amazon Must Have List
These are my favorite items to take along on a summer road trip with my family. As a teacher, I like to have my kids actively learning, recording, drawing, and being part of the experience, so there are some very teacher-oriented things on this list to reflect that! I'm also a book nerd that loves to create a cozy passenger princess area for myself with the kids far in the back seat. If you do choose to shop this list of affiliate links, I will earn a small commission.
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Make Figurative Language FUN! Free Spring Color-by-Number for ELA
Spring into literary analysis with this engaging and FREE color-by-number activity! Perfect for middle and high school English, this printable helps students master metaphor, personification, allusion, and more. Use it for bell ringers, early finishers, or a low-prep creative assessment. Grab your free copy today and watch understanding blossom!
Apr 18, 2025 - If you're looking for an essay writing experience to challenge students to think about conservation, their role in protecting the planet, and the overall capability of humanity to create a very different and sustainable future, you've found it! Perfect for Earth day, essay review and test prep, thi...
Earth Day Argument & Synthesis Essay: Human Impact & Future of Our Planet
Apr 18, 2025 - We have made a commitment to providing support to teachers in culturally relevant and equity-centered practices and curriculum development. We’ve assembled a teacher reading list to help teachers in their rejuvenation as they think about teaching reading in the school year to come. Through this community, we will learn and grow together "camp" style!
Teacher Summer Book Club: Authors to Inspire Your ELA Classroom
Teachers need inspiration and listening to conversations with authors about their books is a powerful way to recharge your creative battery. These books and interviews are geared toward middle and high school English teachers teaching YA ooks in book clubs and literature circles.
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