THE WORST ACTIVITIES TO USE IN ELA (and How to Make Them Better) [Ep 255]

We’ve all had those end-of-year activities that looked great on paper—but quickly turned into chaos in the classroom. In this episode, we’re sharing some of our own “what were we thinking?” moments, along with practical strategies to help you rethink and rescue those well-intentioned lessons. From creative writing prompts that actually work to research assignments that don’t overwhelm, we’re diving into how structure and clarity can save your sanity this time of year!Resources:End of Year Activity Bundle for Secondary ELABuild a Story: Summer Break CountdownEnd of Year Countdown - Famous Last LinesEnd of Year Time CapsuleEnd of Year Station ActivityMore End of Year ResourcesBlog Post: 10 Ideas for a Fun, Reflective End of Year ActivityRelated Episodes:Episode 254, Looking Ahead to Next Year: Fundraising Ideas for Books (Book Fairs & Read-a-Thons)Episode 253, Summer Reading Rescue - Part 2Episode 252, Summer Reading Rescue - Part 1Episode 144, Teacher Spring Cleaning: Curriculum & ActivitiesEpisode 129, Classroom Transformations & “Fun” ActivitiesEpisode 8 & 9, To Teach at the End of the YearSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode255"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻Join Happy Hour!Curriculum RehabDown with the Reading QuizShop the BNT Resource LibraryConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingSubscribe to our YouTube Channel