It has been so long since I’ve had the time to write anything! I feel like the world we all…
Brave New World??
Well here we are. The world has changed because of Covid 19. I have been distance teaching for 3 weeks,…
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…
Talk, Jot, Rotate!
I love Socratic Seminar! I usually have my students prepare questions and answers ahead of time, and on the day…
Elf Needs a New House!
I have to tell you about this fun, collaborative, and engaging activity I recently tried with my AP Language and…
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…
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…
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…