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STUDENTS READING IN CLASS DURING A NOVEL STUDY
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📵📚 Reaching the Disinterested 21st Century Student: Real Talk for Secondary Teachers
Let’s be real:We’ve all had those days where we’re competing with TikTok, headphones tucked in hoodie sleeves, and the latest Snapchat drama. You’re pouring your heart into a lesson on metaphor, symbolism, or the rise of totalitarianism—and a student in the third row is staring at their desk like it… Listen ⇢
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🎯 The Pacing Guide Debate: Lifesaver or Straightjacket?
Ah, the pacing guide. 📚 Every secondary teacher has met one. Some of us clutch them like a survival map through the school year. Others hide them in drawers under snack stashes and prayer journals. But are pacing guides really helpful—or are they holding us back? Let’s talk about the… Listen ⇢
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✨ Do a Teacher’s Personality Traits Really Matter? (Spoiler: YES—A Lot!)✨
So I’m the strict, annoying teacher (or so say my students). My administration says I’m the one who can correct these teens’ behavior. They consider me the disciplinarian in the building. I just believe I’m quirky and have no patience. However, you might walk into any five different classrooms. You’ll… Listen ⇢
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✨10 Top ELA Activities for the First Week (and Month!) of School ✨
Welcome Back, ELA Teachers! The first few weeks of school are critical for setting the tone—both academically and socially. Whether you’re teaching 7th grade ELA or 11th grade honors, those opening days are your chance to build community, establish routines, and spark a love for literature and language. Need ideas?… Listen ⇢
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How to Actually Differentiate Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Planning Period)
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel—or lose your mind—to meet kids where they are. Let’s talk realistic, teacher-survival-approved strategies to differentiate without losing it. Listen ⇢
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🔥ELA Teachers, It’s Go Time! Back to School TpT Sale Aug 5–6 🔥
The Back to School TpT Sale offers up to 25% off essential English Language Arts resources for middle and high school teachers on August 5-6. The Angry Teacher Store features engaging, editable lessons and tools for literary analysis, vocabulary-building, and creative projects, catering to diverse student needs. Use code BTS25… Listen ⇢
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AI in the Classroom: Friend, Foe, or Teaching Assistant? 🤖📚
AI is transforming education positively by supporting teachers with lesson planning, individualized learning, and timely feedback. While concerns about plagiarism and equity exist, it’s essential to teach AI literacy and engage students in meaningful discussions. Embracing AI as a supportive tool can enhance teaching and learning experiences. Listen ⇢
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✨8 Simple Strategies for Reaching ESE Students in Your Classroom (Without Losing Your Mind)
The post highlights effective strategies for supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students during online learning, homeschooling, and the in-person classroom experience. It emphasizes individualized instruction over one-size-fits-all approaches and outlines eight teacher-tested methods: using visual directions, breaking tasks down, checking for understanding, providing writing scaffolds, incorporating movement, allowing extra time,… Listen ⇢
Relevance Meets Rigor in the ELA Classroom
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