Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Middle & High School Ela

Because of its focus specifically on the needs of the secondary ELA classroom teacher (and students), this book in the Five to Thrive series takes a slightly different approach, focusing less on content and more on instructional philosophy and wellbeing. The five sections address some of the major shifts that have occurred over the past 5-10 years, specifically around engagement and motivation, equity and cultural relevance, building and sustaining community in the classroom, feedback and assessment, and teacher well-being. The authors each have strong voices on these topics, and their combined 40+ years in ELA classrooms - as well as the lessons learned during the pandemic year(s) - will help new and early career teachers to feel support in areas they may not have received pre-service instruction or practice in--