Here is a fun activity to get students writing stories as a class.

Students need to see themselves as readers and writers. And they need to connect how literacy will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations. Here are a few “seed planting” activities to help students forge an identity as readers and writers.  First, students must build a “growth mindset” when it comes to reading. Reading is hard. It takes focus and patience. With time, however, reading transforms the mind. Secondly, students need to create their own

Choosing and responding to “golden lines” is a staple in my teaching. Here is an introductory lesson to the topic.

My goal is to teach students how to be self-directed learners. Podcasts and documentaries are great tools for accomplishing this. For this activity, students need to watch a documentary or listen to a podcast of their choosing, then fill out ONE of the two worksheets given. Worksheet Option 1 (Golden Line):