Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are able to make their readers feel as if they are experiencing what is happening in the poem.  Here’s everything you need to know about poetic devices! Poetic Devices List Poetic devices help readers understand poems by helping … The post Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and More appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes over time. Certainly few people would have thought To Kill a Mockingbird would have become one of the most beloved, taught, and controversial texts in the history of American curriculum when it was first published. However, … The post 20 Must-Read Classic Novels for High School Students appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share their perspective on a particular issue, discuss ideas, and refine their thinking. By bringing people together to share their thoughts on an issue, roundtable discussions give everyone the chance to voice their opinions and engage with … The post 10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts to feel a little stale or when you’re needing to teach an academic (cough, cough…boring) concept while keeping students engaged. These prompts for writing range from serious to absolutely wacky and challenge students to … The post 101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

I am human.  I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT.  And what’s ChatGPT?  The coming savior, providing the world with endless answers to all our questions, boundless opportunities to streamline our workflow, and limitless potential to address the problems we face?  The apocalypse in a chatbox, dooming … The post Teachers, Open Your Eyes to OpenAI’s ChatGPT appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before diving into content? I’ve got you covered! I’ve got tons of tips and tricks for reestablishing important routines and procedures to make the first week back super effective. Now, before we get started, … The post Back from Break: Re-Establishing Rules & Routine in Classrooms appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

On the hunt for poems to teach in the winter? There’s just something so very Walden Pond about looking at beautiful language inspired by nature during the winter season. If you have visions of your students cozying up in their favorite spot in your classroom with a coffee or hot cocoa in hand and getting … The post 23 Poems to Teach in the Winter appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

English teachers, teaching your students how to analyze song lyrics needs to be a “go-to” strategy, a step toward deeper analysis of more complex texts. Whether you’re teaching poetry, persuasive essays, or some other writing unit, analyzing song lyrics will give your students an opportunity to look at the different ways that language can be … The post Analyzing a Song – So Simple Every Student Can Do It appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

Exit tickets, a.k.a. “exit slips” or “checks for understanding” are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress and for students to develop stronger metacognition about their skills and understanding. Tickets out or in the door work for every grade level and content area, and I have found that they work in both the … The post Revolutionize Your EXIT TICKETS With These Easy-Peasy Tips appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more

Transition words in an essay are a great way of linking ideas together. If you’re writing an essay on why you should be allowed to eat cake at breakfast (and you should totally indulge in cake for breakfast!), for example, you might use a transition word such as ‘therefore’ or ‘thereby’ to show the connection … The post Improve Your Transition Words In An Essay Skills appeared first on Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog ..read more