National Poetry Month: Reading Poetry
“What the poem is about and how it explores that material is more important than the technical means it uses. …
Grammar for Writing
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. I grew up in classrooms with traditional grammar instruction—and I liked …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don’t just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …
Family Literacy
National Family Literacy Month, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family …
World Theater Day
World Theatre Day was created in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), an organization founded by UNESCO. Celebrated annually on …
Learning to Dance Made Me A Better Writing Teacher
This post by member Lori Ayotte was first published in 2017. Teaching high school sophomores how to use an …
#EliminatingBookDeserts through Disruption
This blog was written by NCTE member Tiffany A. Flowers. Book deserts should not exist. However, until people who have …
Fire, Flight, and Fight
This post was written by NCTE member Ellie DesPrez. Eight months ago, I made a new friend; three months …
Recognize World Teachers’ Day!
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 since 1994. World Teachers’ Day marks not only a time to …
Teaching Climate Change in English Language Arts
This is a guest blog written by Richard Beach, NCTE’s Higher Education Policy Analyst for Minnesota. Due to years of …