12 English Review Games for Middle and High School
Twelve engaging English review games for Grades 6–12, with ready-to-use literature, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and team activities.
Weather Poems Lesson Plan: Teach Mood Through Sensory Imagery
This Weather Poems lesson plan uses storms, snow, heat, fog, and other conditions to teach mood, imagery, personification, and word choice.
How to Write Retrieval Practice Questions That Improve Recall
A practical guide to writing retrieval practice questions that target durable knowledge, avoid accidental hints, mix recall and application, and provide useful feedback.
Soundtrack Poetry Lesson Plan: Write Poems Inspired by Music
Use this Soundtrack Poetry lesson plan to teach mood, imagery, and tone by having students write original poems inspired by instrumental music.
Retrieval Practice for English Language Arts: 12 Practical Ideas
Twelve practical ways to use retrieval practice in English Language Arts for literary terms, grammar, quotations, reading, vocabulary, writing, and text analysis.
Poetic Debate Lesson Plan: Argument Writing Meets Poetry
This Poetic Debate lesson plan combines argument, rhetoric, figurative language, and speaking skills in a creative classroom poetry challenge.
Retrieval Practice vs. Rereading: What Helps Students Remember?
Retrieval practice vs. rereading explained for teachers: why active recall usually supports long-term memory better, where rereading still fits, and how to teach better study habits.
Karaoke Poetry Lesson Plan: Add Rhythm and Performance to Verse
Use this Karaoke Poetry lesson plan to teach pacing, rhythm, tone, and oral delivery by pairing original poetry with instrumental music.
Low-Stakes Quizzing for Retrieval Practice: A Teacher’s Guide
How to use low-stakes quizzes as retrieval practice without creating a grading burden, including feedback, question selection, spacing, and classroom routines.
Shape Poems Lesson Plan: Teach Concrete Poetry Visually
This Shape Poems lesson plan helps students combine visual form, imagery, and word choice to create meaningful concrete poetry.
