There’s a new buzzword surrounding the idea of success: Grit. I first heard the word “grit” applied to academic success…
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…
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…
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.…
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:…
Teach It Slant 