Posts about English Language Arts

Our Fishtank Teacher Spotlight with Matt Ennis, who uses Fishtank ELA curriculum with his 2nd grade class at P.A. Shaw Elementary School in Boston, Massachusetts.

As we revise our ELA courses, we are focusing on whose voices are heard and whose stories are told throughout our curriculum. These Kindergarten–2nd Grade updates are the most recent effort in our ongoing commitment to steadily improve the representation and inclusion offered by our text selections.

How do you most efficiently internalize the content for a new ELA unit, so you are prepared for the real-time decision making required when you are in front of your class? Unit Launches are here to help.

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.

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.