I miss the Eras tour. Even though it hasn't been that long. My daughter is requesting Wicked songs and Katy... more

It's poetry month, and that means it's time for me to share as many poetry activities, poetry projects, and poetry... more

This winter, inspired by cool bookish tournament projects by Melissa Alter Smith of Teach Living Poets and Jared Amato of... more

If you’re teaching Long Way Down (and ready for some Long Way Down lesson plan ideas!), let me just... more

Today's guest, middle school teacher Susan Taylor, has repeatedly gone the extra mile to build a reading program that... more

If you've ever felt stymied over the fact that some of your students aren't sure how to write a thesis... more

It all started with 1984, as so many things do. I wanted students to see how the ideas in... more

You’ve probably heard me talk about my first poetry slam. The project that became my go-to vehicle for teaching... more

I can still remember the faded, chipped blue print of my childhood game of Memory. The thick cardboard squares... more

Teaching an ELA elective that you've dreamed up yourself is such a joy. Today I want to stir up... more