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Teaching Theme with Rock, Paper, Scissors
In order to grow more comfortable and confident when discussing theme, students need lots of practice. Early in the year,
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In order to grow more comfortable and confident when discussing theme, students need lots of practice. Early in the year,
Literary analysis is tough. • “Explain how the author uses setting to establish the mood of this short story.”• “Determine
You want to add more current event materials to your classes, but you definitely don’t have the time to dig
Learn what my messed up teeth (and a great podcast episode) taught me about why I judge other people and
The research citation experts over at the M.L.A. just released their 2021 edition of the handbook. Do you know the
This week, I’m focusing on English teacher Kim and her middle school struggle:
On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls impersonated a Confederate captain, stole a gunboat, and sailed his family away from enslavement.
I’m hard on my books. Argue if you want, but a spine is meant to be cracked. Oh, yes, I
My year-long project to post mini-lessons three times a week on YouTube is now complete! To keep things tidy and
The pandemic is spreading quickly and it looks like my initial two-week Coronavirus lesson plan isn’t going to be enough.