The Hate U Give: The Most Important Book I Ever Taught
We get so caught up in a curriculum, paperwork, standards, and observations that we often lose the magic of literature; The Hate U Give brought it back to my class.
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At first, the idea of Creative Writing activities suitable for high school might cause your brain to crash. I think we’re used to thinking of Creative Writing as more of an elementary school unit when in reality,...
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What One Thing Do Your Students Need the Most?
What do you think your students need from you more than anything else? Our curriculum coordinators might tell us it's differentiated instruction or meaningful assessment. Administrators may want us to focus on test-taking strategies, or incorporating more writing into our courses. Your well-meaning colleagues might say it’s compassion and understanding. My answer may shock you, but I stand behind it: your students need you to be more selfish.
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Belle Epoque: A Novel of Adventure, Art, and Love
Belle Epoque follows the story of Maude Pichon, who runs away from home to find adventure in Paris. This historical fiction is perfect for any high school readers with wanderlust in their hearts.
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Teaching The Hate U Give: A Case Study
I didn't know anyone who had taught The Hate U Give and had no one to go to for advice. Luckily for you, brave teacher, I'm willing to share what I learned!
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How To Implement a New Novel in Your Classroom
You guys, I have never been so fired up to teach anything in my life.
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What Do You Do When Teaching Sucks?
What happens when you wake up, feeling awful, knowing full well you’ll be going to bed late (again), tired (some more), and broke (like always)? You do what you have to do, and you get shit done.
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