High school reading

For most of us as English teachers, reading was a love-at-first-sight kind of experience, and while some of our students have that same natural love for reading, others simply have cold feet. Thankfully, it only takes a little creativity and the right reading activity for a love of reading to bloom. To foster this love

Reading is one thing that many students struggle with. Some students get the underlying messages right away, while others need a little extra help. By the time students reach the high school level, we hope their reading levels have improved from their elementary years. While the majority of students' understanding have improved by the time they reach high school, there are still many students who get frustrated and struggle to read. Below, I will explain and discuss five important and…

Are you sick of hearing complaints from high school students who hate reading? We English teachers know that all these reluctant readers really need is to get their hands on the right book--the novel that will show them how fun reading can be! Check out 5 titles in this blog that will do just that! #itslitteaching #highschoolenglish #secondaryela #independentreading #classroomlibrary #reluctantreaders

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

Teaching struggling readers at the high school level? Scaffold their comprehension by focusing on these four important reading strategies.

Wondering how to address gaps in reading comprehension with older students? Here are 8 important questions and answers from an expert.

Do your high school students struggle to find books they can’t put down? Here are 31 student-approved books to read for high school that won’t disappoint!

Trying to improve reading fluency in high school can be frustrating. Here are some effective approaches educators can use in the classroom.

Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.

As students head back to school, ELA teachers everywhere are considering how they are going to begin the school year, so I wanted to walk you through one of my favorite lesson plans entitled, “Why do we read?” As an educator, there are few things as exciting and rewarding as introducing a young person to […]