In my last poetry post “Poetry is fun,” I described what the process was like for us as we read poetry. Given how unique the genre is… Read more “Responding to Poetry”
Category: Rewiring Instruction
Flexible Seating in High School
In my second year of teaching this class, I really wanted to make the room more inviting as well as more comfortable for reading (with the purpose… Read more “Flexible Seating in High School”
Poetry is fun! (no really!)
The key to poetry in my opinion is figuring out: how are you going to introduce it? The introduction will set the tone for the whole unit.… Read more “Poetry is fun! (no really!)”
Thinking about Accountability in Independent Reading
When we first launched our Reading & Discourse class, we knew we wanted our students to have total control over what they chose to read. We also… Read more “Thinking about Accountability in Independent Reading”
Personalized Learning Should Not be Anti-Social
For years, education experts have debated the merits of self-directed, online learning versus traditional teacher-led classrooms. Proponents argue that programs like Summit provide children, especially those in… Read more “Personalized Learning Should Not be Anti-Social”
When the reading assignment is to fall in love
Many of us teachers may have no difficulty remembering the first books we fell in love with, and this year in my 11th grade class I got… Read more “When the reading assignment is to fall in love”
Mac & Marie 🌀 
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