I’ve started reading again. After a moment of unpleasant reflection when I publicly admitted I’m an English teacher who doesn’t…
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My #1 Lesson Plan Resource
Apparently, it’s turned into the Summer of Video around here, so let’s keep the momentum rolling. This week, I’m talking…
Bell-Ringers for the Win!
I know it’s only July, and I also know you’re probably already thinking about the fall. Today, let’s talk about…
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…
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…
Mother’s Day Activity Freebie for Teens
It’s late April. State testing is done (whew!), upperclassmen are ramping up for A.P. tests, and everyone’s just wrung out.…
New Textbook for the Math Department?
Today’s post starts in the kitchen. Like most normal people, I hate doing dishes. It’s gross and I’ve fought (and…
Let’s All Go to the Movies!
Sure, we know that Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and Harry Potter are modern examples of the Hero’s Journey,…
National Thesaurus Day
The man who created Roget’s Thesaurus, Peter Mark Roget, was born on January 18, 1779, a date loquacious scholars celebrate…