Today’s topic comes from an email exchange (used with permission) with one of our colleagues in the art department: Hi…
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Quarter Trios Explained
During last week’s video on class participation, I realized I needed to give more info about “Quarter Trios,” a routine…
Better Class Participation?
Today’s post comes from a recent email from a member of our community (used with permission); also, there’s a video…
Best Lesson Planner? A FREE One
Some of us aren’t even on summer vacation yet and folks are already talking about planning for next year. I…
Last Week of School Lesson Ideas
Note: This is an updated repost featuring some of my favorite end-of-the-year lesson ideas. You’ve wrapped your last major unit…
Grading Hacks #3: Preserving Mental Health
Ready for six more grading hacks? Let’s take a field trip this week as we talk about the importance of…
My Four Classroom Rules & Syllabus
The calendar isn’t lying to us; it really is time to update the syllabus and get into that back-to-school frame…
Q&A + Grading Hacks Video Series Launch
Fellow English teacher Heather recently asked, “How do you do grades?” With her permission, I’m posting our email conversation in…
Non-Cheesy Icebreaker for First Day of School
I hate name games. Painfully awkward, these games have never magically connected me to people just because they’ve repeated, “Her…
A Painless Way to Add More Informational Text
Teenagers are self-absorbed. I get that. (Heck, most adults we know are also pretty focused on themselves, no?) Nevertheless, I’ve…