English teachers can bring lessons to life this Halloween with literary costumes! Dressing as an author or book character this Halloween might be easier than you think. Many great literary looks can be created with clothes you already have in your closet, and a quick raid of your kids’ toy box might be all you need for the perfect finishing touch.

April is National Poetry Month, and for years, I never did anything special to celebrate it because I was always teaching novels in...

Hands-on activities in secondary ELA increase student engagement, reinforce concepts, and improve knowledge retention.

Here are some strategies to get your middle and high school ELA students ready for standardized tests while keeping your sanity.