Independent reading is at the core of my teaching. As a class we read 3 texts together–two novels and one Shakespeare play–and the rest of what students learn center around books of their choice. I had this shift in perspective…
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My students have an easier time writing about fiction texts than they do non-fiction texts. The initial thought was that, at least in English class, students read more fiction. But in their day-to-day reading throughout the school day, they read…
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We’ve now been in school for one month. One month! I can’t believe it. It seems like just yesterday I was putting my classroom back together. Now that all the nitty-gritty has been taken care of (syllabus, classroom expectations, where…
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You’ve probably already heard this before, but setting the right tone at the beginning of the school year is very important. For me, it’s important to create an inviting and safe classroom, establish expectations and routines, develop a reading and writing…
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Are you one of those teachers who turns off your teacher-brain once summer hits? If so, I am envious of you. Every year I give myself a month to decompress and not think about teaching, but after a week my…
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