There’s a new buzzword surrounding the idea of success: Grit. I first heard the word “grit” applied to academic success … More
Author: Jennifer
High School English Teacher, Teacher Consultant with Northstar of Texas Writing Project, 2010 TCTELA High School Teacher of the Year, 2011 NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence
Time for Poetry: Questions to Ask When Reading a Poem
Recently I read Dr. Louise Cowan’s essay entitled “The Lyric Nostalgia,” which can be found in the book The Prospect … More
Tuesday Tips: Read the Sparknotes
Yes, I just said that. I know, I know. Cliffnotes, Sparknotes, Book Rags, etc. are supposed to be the bane … More
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? YA Dystopian Novels
I gotta confess a few things here. I’ve hit a dry spell with young adult literature. I’m sick of vampires. … More
Tuesday Tips: What No One Ever Told Me about Teaching
Image Source My goal has always been to create the type of teacher blog that I would want to read: … More
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