5 Proven ELA Strategies (That Actually Work)
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- Jun 23
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By Jamaar Blanchard
I wrote this resource the same way I used to write lesson plans—on the edge of frustration and determination. Frustration because so many ELA strategies feel like they were made in a room with no students in it. And determination because I knew there had to be a better way to teach, reach, and actually grow the readers and writers in our classrooms.
So, I created the 5 Proven ELA Strategies guide—not from theory, but from lived experience.
Why This Book Exists
If you’ve ever stood in front of a room full of students who “hate writing,” or struggled to get middle schoolers to care about a passage that feels lifeless or wondered how you’re supposed to differentiate for 30 kids with 20 Lexile levels and 3 IEPs—this book is for you.
This is the stuff I’ve used myself, in real classrooms, with real students, and real success.
And no—it doesn’t involve gimmicks, fluff, or recycled worksheets.
What’s Inside the Book
This resource walks you through five practical, culturally responsive, and high-impact strategies for improving literacy outcomes—especially for students who struggle with structure, engagement, or confidence.
Inside, I break down:
📘 How to use mentoring language to reframe literacy as identity work
✏️ How to scaffold written responses so even reluctant writers build structure
🧠 How to teach annotation and close reading without losing your students
🎭 How to integrate performance and voice into your ELA curriculum
🗣️ How to build classroom culture that connects mindset with mastery
These are the same tools I’ve used to:
🔹 Help students jump two Lexile levels in a semester🔹 Raise Milestones scores in Title I schools🔹 And—maybe most importantly—get kids to say “That actually helped me.”
“A good strategy doesn’t just fix what’s broken. It shows students how to build.”
What You Get in the Deluxe Edition
Because I know teachers don’t need more theory—they need tools—I created the Deluxe Edition with everything you need to take the strategies from idea to implementation.
✅ Full 5-Chapter eBook✅ Slide Decks for Each Strategy✅ Editable Graphic Organizers✅ Printable Skill-Building Templates✅ Teacher Reflection and Planning Sheets✅ Licensing Options for Individual or Schoolwide Use✅ Free Quote and Speaker Booking Info
Whether you’re tutoring one student, teaching a class of 35, or leading PD at your school—this is the toolkit I wish I had ten years ago.
Who This Is For
This is for:
Teachers tired of “test prep” that ignores real growth
Coaches looking to support new or overwhelmed teachers
Interventionists, Exceptional educators, and tutors who want a system that adapts
Parents and homeschool educators looking for engaging, standards-based content
Schools aiming to improve reading and writing performance across grade bands
Why This Resource Works
It works because it wasn’t made from a desk—it was made from the front lines. It’s been tested in schools in Mississippi and Georgia, in general education and co-taught classrooms, with students as young as 8 and as old as 18.
These strategies are rooted in equity, shaped by creativity, and driven by a core belief:
“Every student can grow when we stop teaching to the test and start teaching to the soul.”
Book Me, Download It, Share It
You can:
✅ Buy the full eBook or Deluxe Toolkit today
✅ Use it immediately in your classroom or tutoring sessions
✅ Book me to lead a strategy workshop for your staff or school
You’ve got options. But more than that—you’ve got a resource made by someone who gets it.
This isn’t just a book of strategies. It’s a toolkit for transformation. Let’s grow together.
– Jamaar Blanchard Educator. Creative. Founder of MartyBeSolutions
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