It’s not secret I love teaching poetry. I’m always looking for ways to make the writing of poetry less intimidating…
For the First Time in 26 Years…
I will not be starting the school year on time this year. What a weird feeling. The beginning of the…
Back to School!
Back to school is an exciting time of year, but one that can be fraught with stress and anxiety–for both…
Life of Pi–Bundle of Creative and Challenging Activities
If you teach Life of Pi, you know it’s a special novel. Every time I read it, I always learn…
Life of Pi Senior Projects
I love the novel, Life of Pi. I will admit though, that when I first read it, I couldn’t understand…
Analyzing Characters and Personalities Through Mandalas
Since the beginning of the school year, it has been my mission to create more opportunities for my high school…
I can’t stop creating poetry activities for my classroom!
Now flash forward to today. I’ve been teaching high school English for almost 19 years. And my total teaching career…
National Poetry Month
I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and…
A.C.E.S. Squares!
I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I?…
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.…
