Haven’t heard of her? You’re not alone. Last week, I came across Susan Glaspell’s short story, “A Jury of Her…
American literature
Sci Fi To Make Us Better People
Please allow me introduce you to Andy Weir’s tasty morsel of a short story called, “The Egg.” The story, part…
Free Podcast Lesson: War Hero Robert Smalls
On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls impersonated a Confederate captain, stole a gunboat, and sailed his family away from enslavement.…
You Don’t Always Have to be the Expert
A few years back, I noticed something weird – kids sometimes, maybe even often, learned more when I did less. One…
“Homewrecker” – Would You or Wouldn’t You?
I need your help with a judgment call. This month, one of my favorite podcasts, Criminal, detailed the compelling case…
Poe or Emo?
Friend of the blog (and real-life homie) Annette just shared a link to this surprisingly challenging quiz from the folks…
A Modern Magi
Many of us will present “The Gift of the Magi,” O. Henry’s tale of gift giving and self-sacrifice in December,…
Let Jason Reynolds Teach Your Class
I’ve started reading again. After a moment of unpleasant reflection when I publicly admitted I’m an English teacher who doesn’t…
Best Book Ever?
What is America’s favorite book? This summer, the good folks at PBS have decided to take on this question and…
Book Search Like a Boss
Warning: This post includes explicit language. If you’re not comfortable discussing curse words that appear in the texts our students…