Teaching Tips
Each month, we share five things we love as part of our Footnotes Newsletter. Dive into our May 2024 edition to discover the latest English language arts resources, articles, and other gems that we think you should see!
Teaching Tips
Looking to build up your high school book list? Read this post for some tips on choosing the right books!
Vocabulary
See how Vocabulary Power Plus Online can improve students’ language skills and unlock their full potential in your classroom and beyond.
Literature
In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn about the KeyLit digital literature learning platform, see a sample lesson, and get details about enrollment.
Grammar & Writing
What’s the best way to get middle and high school students, especially those already dealing with learning loss, reacquainted with the rules of grammar?
Teaching Tips
Each month, we share five things we love as part of our Footnotes Newsletter. Dive into our April 2024 edition to discover the latest English language arts resources, articles, and other gems that we think you should see!
Literature
Discover 15 exceptional novel-in-verse titles that, thanks to their poetic narrative structure, have the power to hook even the most reluctant reader.
Vocabulary
See why the Vocabulary Power Plus Online digital program can help your students learn new vocabulary words effectively and efficiently.
Literature
A bouquet of captivating stories await your students, from drama and action to romance and history!
Teaching Tips
Each month, we share five things we love as part of our Footnotes Newsletter. Check out some of our favorite English language arts articles from March 2024.
Vocabulary
Direct vocabulary instruction is a crucial part of your students’ language arts studies. But what type of program is best?
Teaching Tips
Dive into our February 2024 edition to discover the latest English language arts resources, articles, and other gems that we think you should see!
Reading
Discover the importance of informational texts and how these types of materials intersect with the science of reading.
Vocabulary
With students facing learning loss in literacy and language development, educators are looking towards direct vocabulary instruction.
Teaching Tips
Each month, we share five things we love as part of our Footnotes Newsletter. Dive into our January 2024 edition to discover the latest English language arts resources, articles, and other gems that we think you should see!
Teaching Tips
Discover new ways to foster a growth mindset in the classroom and how this kind of thinking can positively impact students who are dealing with learning loss.
Vocabulary
Helping elementary and middle-school students become stronger readers begins with roots-based vocabulary study!
Literature
Get students reading in 2024 with seven additions to the Trending Literature collection—new and noteworthy books that have students and teachers alike talking!
Literature
Looking for new texts to teach common themes in your literature units? Try these forty exciting books by contemporary authors that will have students hooked!
Free Library
Take this personality quiz to get a free downloadable poster based on the ghosts from A Christmas Carol!
Company News
This Thanksgiving season, English language arts teachers everywhere deserve our thanks for all the hard work they do throughout the year.
Literature
Find five alternate book titles that will keep students excited and engaged while staying mindful of the diverse opinions in your school community.
Reading
Helping struggling readers with their skills begins with examining the five components of literacy for adolescents.
Literature
Your high school students can explore cultural identity, family ties, and the importance of belonging with these 15 books about immigrants in America.
Literature
Teachers shared their thoughts on the British literary canon and its place in modern curricula.
Literature
Instances of attempted book challenges and bans in U.S. libraries and schools are on the rise in 2023.
Literature
Discover our top 15 graphic novel selections that are as visually stunning as they are intellectually inspiring!
Literature
Teachers shared their thoughts on the American literary canon and overall experiences with teaching literature.
Literature
Explore our list of new additions and find trending young adult books that students are sure to fall for.
Literature
If you want to add more modern books to your curriculum, read this post! We’ve compiled this contemporary high school reading list sorted by grade level.
Reading
Explore the link between vocabulary and reading comprehension and discover effective strategies for implementing direct vocabulary instruction in the classroom!
Reading
Take a look at the science of reading and explore three core concepts behind this approach to reading instruction.
Literature
Find ten hot new books that are not only captivating summertime reads but also great choices to share with your students when the fall semester begins!
Reading
Reading proficiency scores for 4th and 8th grade students are at the lowest level in decades. How can we fix this?
Literature
Learn more about the origins of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s greatest work and find resources for teaching it in the ELA classroom!
Teaching Tips
Summer break is here! In this post, find four ways to prepare for the upcoming school year while making the most of your time off!
Literature
Explore the benefits of using technology to teach literature and discover our top tips for incorporating digital tools into your lessons!
Vocabulary
Read on to find 100 common vocabulary words that 12th grade students should learn before high school ends!
Vocabulary
Here are 100 common vocabulary words that are perfect for students in 11th grade, all of which can help them as they continue their studies.
Vocabulary
Discover 100 common vocabulary words that 10th grade students should learn during the school year!
Vocabulary
In this post, you’ll find 100 common vocabulary words that are appropriate for students in 9th grade and beyond.
Vocabulary
Discover 100 essential vocabulary words that 8th grade students should know before they enter high school!
Vocabulary
Looking for a list of common vocabulary words that 7th grade students should know? Start here!
Literature
There’s more to British literature than just Shakespeare and Dickens! Introduce your high school readers to modern British works by a diverse group of authors.
Literature
Discover nine notable books to share with your middle and high school students that’ll spark their imaginations!
Grammar & Writing
There are plenty of grammar mistakes that are downright annoying. In this post, discover our top grammar pet peeves and tips for avoiding them!
Vocabulary
Watch this webinar to get the facts about Vocabulary Power Plus Online, our digital program designed to boost your students' skills!
Teaching Tips
Let’s look at five teaching trends you should consider when planning your curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year!
Reading
Build a classroom library that’s both enriching and compliant with the new Florida state laws with these recommended books!
Teaching Tips
Learn the basics of project-based learning and how this educational methodology can transform the way students learn in the English language arts classroom.
Literature
Tackle your students’ New Year’s reading resolutions with new and noteworthy books for middle school, high school, and young adult readers!
Literature
Download this free lesson plan and teach your students how to analyze and evaluate movie adaptations of their favorite books with a critical eye.
Literature
Share these reading recommendation flowcharts for classic literature, dystopian novels, and YA fiction with students!
Literature
Book-to-film adaptations are a Hollywood mainstay. Discover 10 notable movie and TV show adaptations that debuted in 2022, including a few yet to premiere!
Literature
Which title will be named the 2022 Discovering Literature Book of the Year?
Reading
Learn about media literacy and how you can help build these skills in the English language arts classroom!
Teaching Tips
Discover four tips for handling book challenges should one affect your school.
Teaching Tips
As technology evolves, it’s guaranteed that more schools will adopt blended learning as a method of instruction.
Teaching Tips
Learn about the different factors behind recent book shortages, and see what Prestwick House is doing to make sure you find the books you need.
Teaching Tips
The book club format encourages student choice and engagement while meeting key academic standards for teaching literature.
