English language arts | Cult of Pedagogy

Introducing the HyperRubric: A Tool that Takes Learning to the Next Level

22Aug2021

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Unlike the traditional rubric, which serves mainly to evaluate, the HyperRubric pushes students to keep moving forward.

Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom

8Aug2021

by Lindsay Patterson

Podcasts are a screen-free, movement-enabling, ear-stimulating and eye-opening way to deliver content. Learn the benefits and where to find great ones.

How ELA and Special Ed Collaboration Can Produce Great Student Writing

25Jul2021

by Sarah Riggs Johnson

Writing can be especially difficult for students with learning differences. How can ELA and special ed teachers optimize their partnership to get the best from these kids?

Does Your School Need a Literacy Check-Up?

14Jun2021

by Angela Peery

Literacy is arguably the most valuable asset we develop in our students, but many classrooms are missing the teaching practices that would make the biggest difference.

Up-Down-Both-Why: A Funds of Feeling Approach to Literature

24Jan2021

by Sarah Levine

Students often struggle to make meaningful connections to literature and put those connections into words. This technique helps.

Fire Up Your Students with a Campaign Project

6Dec2020

by Jane Currell

Whether it’s real or fictional, putting students to work on a campaign for a cause is a powerful way to get them writing persuasively.

Hexagonal Thinking: A Colorful Tool for Discussion

11Sep2020

by Betsy Potash

If you’ve been looking for a fresh way to get students thinking outside the box, this may be just what you need.

Historically Responsive Literacy: A More Complete Education for All Students

2Aug2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Based on the work of 19th century Black literary societies, this fresh approach to curriculum focuses on identity, skills, intellect, and criticality.

A Few Creative Ways to Use Student Blogs

19Jul2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The blog has evolved as a genre, giving it limitless potential as a form of writing, and that’s just as true for student writers as it is for everyone else.