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It has been so long since I’ve had the time to write anything! I feel like the world we all…

Teaching McCarthy’s, The Road

I have been teaching Cormac McCarthy’s The Road for several years. Every time I read this novel, I learn something…

I love Socratic Seminar! I usually have my students prepare questions and answers ahead of time, and on the day…

I have to tell you about this fun, collaborative, and engaging activity I recently tried with my AP Language and…

I’m finally done creating these writing prompts! I’ve been working on this product since last spring. Last summer was a…

It’s not secret I love teaching poetry. I’m always looking for ways to make the writing of poetry less intimidating…

I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and…

I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I?…

We all worry when we have to stay home because we’re sick. We worry about what’s happening in the classroom.…

First week back after Christmas break, and my principal sends us an email reminding us he wants us to make…

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My Quest Bright sunshine! What a perfect symbol to start my first blog post. This year, I’ve decided to provide…

Well here we are. The world has changed because of Covid 19. I have been distance teaching for 3 weeks,…

I will not be starting the school year on time this year. What a weird feeling. The beginning of the…

Back to school is an exciting time of year, but one that can be fraught with stress and anxiety–for both…

If you teach Life of Pi, you know it’s a special novel. Every time I read it, I always learn…