Responding to Poetry From Diverse Voices on the American Dream and Identity

I LOVE teaching poetry! My goal in teaching poetry is to remind my students that poets write because they love…

Helping students understand Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” soliloquy

I think we can all agree that Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” soliloquy is probably the most famous…

Let’s face it; the Internet is both a blessing and a curse. It’s becoming more difficult for teachers to assign…

I bet you’re singing the song right now! Who can resist the song about the creature we all love to…

Are you and your students tired of the same old review games? Why not add a new element? All you…

I am thoroughly enjoying creating clipart for my TpT store, Captivate Motivate Educate. I think I’m creating clipart teachers love.…

My school has received COVID funds, and part of those founds has been spent purchasing each teacher a Clear Touch…

A new school year has started. We’re back face-to-face just as last year. My school has launched pool testing. It’s…

I bought myself an iPad Pro at the beginning of the year, because I wanted to start creating digital art.…

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

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…

I am excited to announce I will be venturing into the creation of clipart! Yes, I splurged on an iPad…