Marvelous March ELA Lessons for Middle School

The month of March is the perfect time to incorporate several themes into your classroom lessons like St. Patrick's Day and spring.

3 Easy February ELA Ideas You Can Use Tomorrow

February can feel like a weird in-between month. Winter fatigue is real, attention spans are shaky, and you still want lessons that actually matter without reinventing the wheel. This is usually the time of year when I lean hard into simple, skill-based ideas that feel fresh but don’t require a full reset. I'm sharing three February ELA lesson ideas that are easy to plug in, low prep, and flexible enough to work even if your plans change last minute. 1. February Vocabulary Wi

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