81. The Many Layers of Teaching ELA

22/04/2025 17 min
81. The Many Layers of Teaching ELA

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The wonderfully complex world of teaching English Language Arts—otherwise known as ELA. The subject that has it all—novels, grammar drills, essays, creative writing, and that classic moment when a student asks, “Why do I need to know what a gerund is?” ELA isn’t just about reading books and writing essays. It’s about developing critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills that students will use for life. Topics DiscussedNovel StudiesSpelling & Grammar PracticeShort, Impromptu WritingCreative WritingFormal Writing & Timed vs. Untimed WritingResourcesEllie’s Daily Language:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-daily-language-515168Ellie’s Middle School Writing Prompts: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Middle-School-Writing-Prompts-Daily-Journal-Writing-Persuasive-ELA-Warm-Up-505556Brittany’s Writing Prompts:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/12694801?utm_source=TCCBN-POD&utm_campaign=Conversation%20Starters%20Discussion%20Cards%20for%20Morning%20Work%20%26%20Small%20Groups%20-%20Grade%20612694801Brittany’s ELA Materials:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-colorado-classroom/category-language-arts-409107Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.This episode may contain affiliate links.Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.Let’s ConnectTo stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on...