You’ve probably been in the staff or department meeting when the administrator in the room announces proudly (and …
20 Short Stories Students Will Read Gladly
It seems like so many things are getting shorter these days: our weekends, our patience, and even our readings (beyond …
Teaching Story Elements to Improve Storytelling
Let me tell you a story about story elements...Once upon a time, there was a teacher who was tired of reading stories …
The Importance of Active Reading and How to Do It
Not all reading is created equally. There is a significant difference between passive and active reading, and when our …
The Power of Third Person Point of View
Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, and one common perspective used in writing is the third …
Strategies for Close Reading That Rock
Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but I love teaching strategies for close reading. I love teaching students the skills …
How to Make High School Reading Memorable & Magical
I have loved to read ever since I can remember, and effortlessly created entire worlds in my head filled with characters …
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