Daily Oral Language (DOL) Grammar Warm-Ups for High School ELA 12 Weeks of No-Prep Bell Ringers to Boost Student Writing and Support Social-Emotional Growth | PDF Download

  Struggling to squeeze grammar and mechanics into your already-packed ELA schedule? You're not alone. With over 15 years of experience teaching high school English and SPED, I know the challenge of fitting in direct instruction when there is so much work to be done in a single class period. When it comes to teaching grammar and punctuation in high school, your first thought might be, “I don’t have time to teach conventions in isolation.” I get it. But after years in the classroom, I’ve learned that explicitly teaching punctuation—even as a quick daily refresher—is one of the most effective ways to improve student writing. Whether it’s their first time learning the rules or just a much-needed review, consistent, direct instruction will prove to be a game-changer, and in the end, it will also prove a time-saver.  I promise you, this daily exercise is quick, engaging, and most importantly  EFFECTIVE. If at the end of 12 weeks you don't see significant improvement in your students' unde