Teaching Founding Ideals in American Literature
Since I teach American Literature, every day in my classroom provides instruction for the founding ideals of our country and reflects the fact that we
Since I teach American Literature, every day in my classroom provides instruction for the founding ideals of our country and reflects the fact that we
Back to School In the high school English classroom, how do you get your students started for their school year? After establishing a positive classroom
Teens Aren’t Reading Books Most secondary English Language Arts teachers know that it’s very challenging to get teens to read entire novels these days. In
Did you know that humans have a need to read? Some of my students don’t always agree with this sentiment, so every semester I begin
What happened to our ability to talk civilly to one another? When did we stop “agreeing to disagree”? A look on social media or network
Most English teachers would consider what I’m about to say sacrilegious: I didn’t like reading The Great Gatsby in high school, and for many years
This week we start school, and I’m going to meet my new students. In preparation, I’ve tried to make my classroom inviting and conducive to
When I was in high school, I remember sobbing in my guidance counselor’s office on several occasions. One time, it was because I was in
Do you want to enhance your teaching of American Literature? Then use TED talks to teach valuable listening skills and make connections to relevant topics
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