Literacy Posts

44 Young Adult Dystopian Novels For Teens

TeachThought StaffMay 23, 2022

While the content can be dramatic, dystopian novels for young adults can offer a kind of practice for navigating an uncertain world.

12 Tools To Find Quality Reading Passages For Your…

TeachThought StaffApr 18, 2022

Quality sources of free reading passages are useful for any teacher regardless of grade level or content area.

What Is Hermeneutics?

Terry HeickMar 8, 2022

Hermeneutics is a branch of knowledge concerned with the theory, practice, andย methodologyย of interpretation of text.

What Are The Best Novels In Verse For Middle…

TeachThought StaffJan 23, 2022

Novels written in verse typically rely heavily on dialogue, emotion, and themes of identity–the latter of which are relevant to YA…

12 Questions To Help You Create A School Writing…

Terry HeickJan 10, 2022

What’s one crazy, moonshot idea that may never work in this plan–but if it did, it could change everything?

The 28 Best Graphic Novels for Reluctant High School…

Many educators find graphic novels beneficial for struggling readers or students who profess that they do not enjoy reading.

50 Of The Best Historical Fiction Books By Grade…

TeachThought StaffOct 30, 2021

Here are 50 of the best historical fiction books, divided by grade level, that promise to engage the most reluctant of…

How To Create More Authentic Writing Assignments For Students

Terry HeickSep 1, 2021

To create authentic writing assignments, you should have a clear purpose & resistant audience in mind — one students must work…