This post shares 20 great bellringer ideas for high school English that keep students engaged while reinforcing essential English skills. Some of these activities come from popular classroom resources, including games and worksheets designed to make learning lively and effective.

The Persuasive Writing Techniques Bookmark is a straightforward, effective tool that helps high school English teachers support their students’ persuasive writing skills. By providing a clear, portable reference, it encourages students to apply key techniques independently, improving their writing quality and confidence.

When high school creative writing activities feel playful, time-bound, surprising, or collaborative, students who normally resist suddenly lean in. Low-pressure, high-engagement tasks build fluency, confidence, and risk-taking — all of which translate directly into stronger analytical and persuasive writing later.