Pick the letter that best matches your style for each question. At the end, tally up which letter you chose the most to find out your ELA teacher type!
1. It’s Monday morning and your students are dragging. You…
A. Start with a literary quote and discuss its meaning.
B. Break out a dramatic reading and a few accents.
C. Dive straight into grammar drills—structure is everything.
D. Let students lead a Socratic Seminar. Let’s talk it out.
2. Your classroom aesthetic can be described as…
A. Cozy shelves of classics and bookish posters.
B. A little chaotic, a lot creative.
C. Clean lines, color-coded folders, clear expectations.
D. Desks in circles, anchor charts everywhere.
3. A student says, “Why do we even need to read Shakespeare?” You respond…
A. “Because his influence is everywhere—from Beyoncé lyrics to The Lion King.”
B. “Let’s act out a scene—you’ll feel it come alive!”
C. “Because understanding complex texts builds your brain muscle.”
D. “Good question. Let’s open it up to the class.”
4. Your favorite teacher tool is…
A. A never-ending list of novel recommendations.
B. Funny memes and YouTube monologues.
C. Grammarly + rubrics.
D. Sticky notes for peer-led discussions.
5. When reading student essays, you’re most excited to see…
A. Deep literary analysis.
B. Original voice and humor.
C. Clean structure and grammar perfection.
D. A well-supported argument developed through dialogue.
Tally Your Answers:
Check your answers and see which letter you picked the most!
How many A’s?
How many B’s?
How many C’s?
How many D’s?
Got it written down? Now, it's time to see your results!
Your Teacher Type
Mostly A’s – The Bookworm Sage 📚
You’re a walking library. Students come to you for recommendations, and you believe in the power of the written word to change lives. Your classroom is a literary haven.
Mostly B’s – The Dramatic Interpreter 🎭
ELA is performance art to you. Whether it’s reading aloud, role-playing, or turning essays into speeches, you bring texts to life in unforgettable ways.
Mostly C’s – The Grammar Guardian ✏️
You live for structure. Syntax is your sidekick. You believe clarity and correctness empower students to express themselves effectively and confidently.
Mostly D’s – The Socratic Facilitator 💬
You believe in the power of questions. Your room is a forum for ideas, and you guide students to discover meaning through collaboration and conversation.
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