Grading Practices That Grow Writers
This is a guest post by Arina Bokas. Two years ago, I started to question my grading practices and what …
Using Film as a Tool in the Classroom
The first Academy Awards ceremony was held during this week in 1929. To celebrate this milestone, here are some resources for …
What Writers Really Need: A Trifecta of Teaching Moves That Revolutionize Writing Instruction
This post is written by member Patty McGee. A few questions for you: Have you noticed that when you correct …
Advocating for Newcomer Students by Seeing Their Strengths
This post is written by member Mary Amanda “Mandy” Stewart. Newcomers represent one of the fastest growing populations in US …
Appreciating Teachers in Underprivileged Schools
This post is written by member Sharonica Nelson. Teaching is a job that comes with very little thanks and accolades. …
13+ Answers to 13 Reasons Why
51ÁÔÆæ Facebook has been ablaze with discussion of an article from The Atlantic. The Netflix series of Jay Asher’s book 13 …
Field Notes: In Appreciation of All You Do to Affect the Quality of Your Students’ Days
“It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make …
Poetry and English Education
To celebrate 51ÁÔÆæ Poetry Month, we will be posting poems that originally ran in one of the ten journals published …
Teacher Appreciation Week
Since 1984, 51ÁÔÆæ PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women …
Sneak Preview of May EJ: Textual Revolution: Reading and Writing the Word and the World
The following post is by Julie Gorlewski and David Gorlewski, 51ÁÔÆæ members and editors of the English Journal. Words matter. …