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Laura Swilley


Bringing Whimsy into the ELA Classroom: Making Learning Magical
As English teachers, we know that literature and language can be powerful, transformative, and even life-changing. But let’s be...
Laura Swilley
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Beware the Ides of March: Engaging ELA Lesson Plans for Middle and High School
March 15, famously known as the Ides of March , marks the fateful day of Julius Caesar’s assassination in 44 BCE. It’s a moment in...
Laura Swilley
Mar 15, 20253 min read


Slay the Lesson: Using Gen Z Slang to Make ELA and History Lit (for Real, for Real)
As an English and history teacher, I know that engaging middle school students can sometimes feel like trying to get a cat to take a...
Laura Swilley
Mar 15, 20253 min read
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