When my classes do a Harkness discussion, which is quite often, half of the class observes while half of the … 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
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Reading in Inclement Weather
Due to sheets of ice down here in the DFW metroplex, we have had two days off school. I have … More
Field Note Friday: Students Reflecting on Writing
The Philosophy For hundreds or even thousands of years, perhaps since the invention of writing, writing teachers have been writing … More
The Moth in the Jar: Teaching at Midcareer
Polyphemus moth, via http://commons.wikimedia.org “The mason jar sat on the teacher’s desk; the big moth emerged inside it. The moth … More
Student Blogging: Author’s Chair
Continuing in my project to implement and document my adventure into student blogging, this week I began having my students … More
Teach It Slant 