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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 … More

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Talk, Jot, Rotate!

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

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90 Photo Prompts

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

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Roll of Dice Poetry

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

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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 … More

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Back to School!

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

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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