Poetry Isn't My Favorite Subject To Teach
I have to admit that I have a bit of poetry phobia. In fact, the most disastrous lesson in my first year of… Read more
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Why All Teachers Should Teach Slam PoetryEvery year I’ve taught, I’ve found a way to weave in slam poetry.
It’s just that good. I’ve taught full-on slam poetry units, and I’ve also just… Read more
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How To Make Poetry Accessible For All StudentsWhen I announce the start of our poetry unit, I am guaranteed grunts and groans from my kids. Working in a self-contained therapeutic setting, my students do… Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Subscription BoxesI don’t know about you, but I love surprises, online shopping, and holiday gifts. What do you get if you combine the thrill of a surprise, the ease of online shopping… Read more
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Tips And Strategies For Making Student Thinking VisibleWhen It Doesn’t Go As PlannedThe first time I facilitated a Socratic Seminar in my English classroom, it was a disaster. Despite thoughtful planning and what I… Read more
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10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Your ClassroomAs you look around your school, you’ll probably see trash thrown on the playground, food wasted in the cafeteria, and recyclable materials… Read more
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Make These Shifts Now For A More Student-Centered Classroom“Is this good?”
“Am I right?”
“Am I done?”
Do these questions sound familiar?
I was asked these questions daily… Read more
