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Writing with Students
The classic American author Flannery O’Connor once said, “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” I relate
Teacher Appreciation
Teachers make indelible impressions on our lives- sometimes in ways we don’t even know. I was fortunate enough to have wonderful teachers who provided me
Honor Multiple Intelligences with Book Projects
How do you assess the reading of novels in your classrooms? I try to vary my assessment throughout the semester and use reading logs, literature
A Thank You Letter to Parents
Dear Parents, This week I returned from winter break to my job teaching high school students. The ten-day vacation was needed- I was tired and
Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird
Recently a neighboring school system placed a ban on two books: To Kill a Mockingbird and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It made local and
Classroom Celebrations
No doubt, my students will be the first to claim that I ask them to work hard in English class. I assign 30 minutes of
Liven Up Reading Discussions
Boring Discussion Do you struggle to get students engaged in their reading discussion? Back when I went to school, class discussion was often boring. We were expected
Active Learning
Why do so many teachers expect students to sit and listen to lectures when the research shows the strong connection between physical activity and learning?