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Halloween at the High School - Do You Dress Up?

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It's almost Halloween and I haven't started on my Halloween costume yet...in fact, I'm kind of a procrastinator when it c...

Writing a Literary Analysis Paper--TED to the Rescue

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If your students are writing a literary analysis paper, this TED video is definitely worth viewing. I was happy to see that it encourag...

The Difference Between PNG and JPG Image Files

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PNG vs. JPG image files... When I was going to school to be a journalist in the early 90s, we didn't learn about digital files. In f...

An English Teacher's Plea to Keep "Said" Alive

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You've probably seen the pictures on Pinterest proclaiming that "Said is Dead!" with columns of alternative attribution...

The Best Banned Books Pinterest PinBoards

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Top Banned Books Boards on Pinterest To conclude the celebration for Banned Books Week, I'd like to share my top 5 (or more...)...

The Best Pin Boards on Pinterest for Young Adult Books

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To continue the celebration for the ALA 's Banned Books Week , here are my favorite Pinterest pin boards to follow to keep up with the ...

The Best Book Boards to Follow on Pinterest - Celebrating Banned Books Week

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Find great book boards to follow on Pinterest! Today kicks off the ALA's annual Banned Books Week , which celebrates our freedom t...

Fall-Themed Creative Writing Exercises

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Last year I posted a Winter Creative Writing packet for younger students. It was well-received, so my intent was to create full-size bu...

Say Goodbye to Your Laminator: A Better Way to Preserve Visual Aids in Your Classroom

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Use sheet protectors rather than lamination for your visual aids . I love my laminator. I use it often for making bookmarks and preservi...

Tip #3 for Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Your ELA Curriculum

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Align your lessons with the Common Core Standards. If you teach in one of the 48 states that has adopted the  Common Core State Standar...