Posts about English Language Arts
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Posts about English Language Arts
Using Essential Questions to Guide Your Planning Priorities
August 12, 2020 Anne Lyneis
Each Fishtank ELA unit is built around a series of engaging and thought-provoking essential questions. Learn how to use these questions to prioritize your planning for the coming school year.
Are We Forgetting About Fluency?
July 29, 2020 Anne Lyneis
Foundational reading skills aren't just for early elementary grades. Reading fluency is a critical skill for upper elementary and middle school students, and directly impacts their capacity for reading comprehension. Explore fluency protocols that can help your students sharpen these skills year-round.
Finding and Teaching the Complexity in Read-Aloud Texts
July 22, 2020 Anne Lyneis
Avoid a classroom full of blank stares with this guide to unpacking the complexity of read aloud texts and providing supports and scaffolds to help students build understanding.
Engaging with Earth Day—Even If You Don’t Teach Science
April 14, 2020
Earth Day is April 22nd. Explore ways to incorporate lessons about climate change into your classroom.
Fishtank Teacher Spotlight: Jasmine Lane
March 10, 2020
Our Fishtank Teacher Spotlight with Jasmine Lane, who teaches 10th and 12th grade English in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
