I’m sure every kid’s favorite day of the year is that day that I read them the syllabus. I mean, … More
Tag: Reading
Observation of Texts: the Missing Skill
My students like to complain that literature is full of hidden meanings that they just can’t seem to get. Many … More
What Does It Mean to Read a Book?
A perennial complaint of the high school English teacher is this: My students just won’t read the books. Much has … 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
Tuesday Tips: Sticky Note Annotations
Because I have so many classroom discussions, I like all my students to have the same edition of whatever text … More
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