“Wow” Your Students with Poetry, Music, and Art in this Introduction to American Literature Unit
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
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Flipgrid Book Club
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
Getting Teens to Read
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
Teaching Civil Discourse
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
Teaching Gatsby
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
Classroom Transformation and Organization
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
Emotional Learning – Tips for Teaching Teens
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
TED Talks for American Literature
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
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