Inevitably, every time I need to reference a handout, this scenario occurs: Me: Okay, guys, take out the handout I gave … 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
Literary Quote for Your Weekend: The Mythos of the American Teacher, Part 2
As a ravaging fire rages through the parched valleys in the mountains, and the dense-wooded forest burns as the wind … More
Classroom Discussion: The Anti-Teaching
Standing at my podium, calmly taking notes on what my students were saying, jotting down thoughts about their progress, I … More
Tuesday Tips: The Classroom Mission Statement
Last week I shared how I used the Consensogram in my class to help students choose areas of focus for … More
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Gut-Wrenching but Important Books
This week I finished Just Keep Breathing by Joan Scott Curtis and Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. Just Keep Breathing Joan … More
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