Mentor Texts for Teaching Writing
Using the right mentor texts has really boosted my success in teaching writing. In this post, we’ll discuss what mentor texts are, why they’re important,
Using the right mentor texts has really boosted my success in teaching writing. In this post, we’ll discuss what mentor texts are, why they’re important,
Ask any English Language Arts teacher to identify the absolute worst time of the school year, and I guarantee they’ll give you the same answer:
If you teach writing in middle school, I’ve got some more super helpful, easy-to-use tips to make your life easier! Before long you’ll love teaching
The good news is that October is a spooktacular and fun time of year! The not-so-good news is that Halloween falls on a school day.
If you love having a classroom full of kids who are so engaged in learning that they never consider it "work," you're in the right place. And if your goal is to teach top-notch lessons without spending your weekends planning and grading, I've got you covered. I'm a real-life middle school ELA teacher, just like you. Why don't you grab a cup of coffee and sit down for a bit? I'll share some ideas that will help you thrive inside the classroom—and reclaim your life outside of the classroom!