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Cell Phone Characterization Refresh
This week’s focus was on moving my “Whose phone is this?” worksheet into 2023. Thousands of teachers have used this
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This week’s focus was on moving my “Whose phone is this?” worksheet into 2023. Thousands of teachers have used this
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
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
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