
Using AI to Scrub for AI
(UPDATE: Due to the rapidly evolving nature of A.I., the detection tool discussed in this blog post was taken down

(UPDATE: Due to the rapidly evolving nature of A.I., the detection tool discussed in this blog post was taken down

Looking for a one-page short story from a modern writer that’ll hook your students? Sticks, a flash fiction short story

Last week, a TikToker asked if I had a non-fiction version of my literature activity choice board freebie. I don’t

Definitely not. But her famous poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are You?,” is a useful tool to help students consider their

Happy almost new year! If you’re looking to make a change, this habit tracker worksheet might be just the boost

Literary analysis is the hardest writing mode to teach. Narrative, research, and argument? Got those covered. But literary analysis? Oof.

As English teachers know, a lot of stories are the same story. Breaking down that successful narrative pattern with students

I’m about 100 years late to the party, but I just discovered Katherine Mansfield’s “The Doll’s House” and need to

Today’s post is a question I received via email this week. This teacher gave me permission to share our exchange

Go ahead and call me a minimalist because when it comes to lesson planning, I’m a fan of “less is

How do you help teens settle in after the chaos of passing period? How do you build enthusiasm for learning

[Note: You might’ve noticed things look different on the blog. The template I’ve used since 2014 has been “retired” by

Building a good worksheet is tricky.It has to be useful. No busywork.It has to guide students to do a lot

A question today over on this post about how to run an in-class reading program: From KristaI’ve been doing your

Today’s post is a question I received via email yesterday from a first-year teacher about to take on a summer