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I’m Jen, an English Language Arts teacher helping fellow teachers to find ways to engage and empower their students in reading and writing by sharing student-loved resources and teacher time-saving tips.
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Language Arts Teacher and Instructional Coach
I’ve spent the last 17 years teaching English Language Arts in grades 6,7,8 and during that time learned time saving strategies for planning and grading, developed units and lessons that my students enjoy year after year, and coached colleagues in best instructional practices.
I get excited by the collaboration of teachers because I believe we are stronger together and that when we have each other’s backs, we can do amazing things!
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Poetry Topics that Lead to Better Poetry Discussions in Middle School
If you’ve ever tried to start poetry discussions in your classroom, you may have experienced the same thing many ELA teachers do: silence. You ask students what they think the poem means, and the responses sound something like this: “I don’t know.”“It’s about nature?”“Maybe it’s about life.” Many students struggle with poetry discussions because they…
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How to Run Book Clubs in Middle School: The 5 Breakdowns That Cause Chaos
If you’ve ever tried book clubs for middle schoolers and thought: “This is louder than it should be.”“Some students didn’t read.”“Discussions feel shallow.”“This is more work than whole-class novels.” You are not alone. Many teachers know book clubs can improve student engagement, but without a clear system, they can quickly feel overwhelming. If you’re wondering…
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Why Your Students “Don’t Care” About Reading (And How Book Clubs for Middle Schoolers Might Be the Fix)
If you’ve ever said, “My students just don’t care about reading anymore,” you are not alone. One helpful way to cultivate excitement is by starting book clubs for middle schoolers. Concerns about student engagement are everywhere in middle school classrooms right now. Teachers are planning thoughtful lessons, choosing meaningful texts, and building strong routines and…
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