The EB Academics Blog
Evidence-Based Strategies for ELA Success
Welcome to the EB Academics Blog, where our mission is to support and serve Middle School ELA teachers with engaging and rigorous lesson ideas backed by educational research. Each post offers practical strategies designed to increase student learning outcomes while helping you find joy and sustainability in your teaching practice. Our evidence-based approach ensures you can implement these techniques with confidence.
You taught the grammar concept. Your students practiced it. They even seemed to understand it.
But can they actually use it in their writing?
In Par...
You teach the grammar rule. Your students practice it. They might even ace the quiz. Then they sit down to write an essay...and suddenly it's like the...
What if your students could practice the skills they need for a literary analysis essay before they ever sit down to write the full thing?
In this ep...
What if improving your students' writing didn't require another lengthy writing unit, hours of grading, or completely overhauling your curriculum?
In...
Bell ringers shouldn't feel like one more thing to gradeā€”or another worksheet students rush through without thinking.
In this episode, Caitlin is joi...
If you already provide model essays for your students, you might think you're doing everything rightā€”but one common mistake could be making writing in...
What if your students begged to do another writing activity?
In this episode, Caitlin shares one of her all-time favorite writing lessonsā€”a mystery t...
Why do so many students struggle with writingā€”even after multiple writing units?
In this episode, Caitlin explores a surprising truth: the biggest ch...
What if you only had time to teach one writing style this school year?
In this episode, Caitlin makes the case for evidence-based writing as the sing...