Posts about English Language Arts

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.

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.

Earth Day is April 22nd. Explore ways to incorporate lessons about climate change into your classroom.