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National Poetry Month

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

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Stay home if you’re sick!

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

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My Goals for 2019

After teaching for 25 years, I was in a rut. I have to admit it. But I feel that I … More

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Why Are Idioms so Tough for Students to Understand?

I’ve been teaching for over 25 years–7 years at the elementary level, and the rest at the high school level. … More

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Black Friday Sale!

I’ve decided to hold a Black Friday sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers Shop!! 15% off everything!! It feels great … More

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HUGE SALE!!! 20% off EVERYTHING in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store!

I’m having a huge sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store November 26 and 27!! 20% off everything!!!

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Recovering from hip replaced surgery. I definitely underestimated how painful this would be. My summer will be spent recuperating so I can hopefully be ready to start the new school year in August.

The bandit had returned.

Finally the last day of school!!!

I think not... 😑😑

My cat Oliver 😝

Going to reread the series. Just hope and pray Martin finishes the last installment.

Hodgepodge: mixed up poetry, Rube Goldberg Machines, music in our hearts, collages.

Back to school one-page graphic organizers!! Link in profile 😃👍🏽✅

I see you on summer break. June 19 seems like months away. Ugh.

Back to School One-page Graphic Organizers. Link in profile.

Oliver’s weird

Another batch of projects from my juniors. They had to select an essential question pertaining to To Kill a Mockingbird, and respond to it in a hands-on way. #tokillamockingbird #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #secondaryela

Another batch of projects from my juniors. They had to select an essential question pertaining to To Kill a Mockingbird, and respond to it in a hands-on way. One student created a 3-D printout of the courtroom.

I know, I know...but it’s never too early to start thinking about some creative back to school icebreakers 😆😆🤗👍🏽

I am super-excited about this new TpT activity I created!! Students analyze any character or person by creating a mandala using pattern blocks. After, students write an essay explaining the symbolism in the mandala. This is a challenging, interdisciplinary, hands-on activity that maximizes critical thinking. Link in my profile.

Most of the juniors are done with their To Kill a Mockingbird projects. They had to select an essential question and create a hands-on project showcasing their understanding of the question. There was a no technology restriction. As you can see in the first two images, one student actually created his own “PowerPoint “ by using an old computer monitor and making wooden slides 😆

To Kill a Mockingbird essential questions projects just about complete.

Because you might need this in a few months 😝

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