3 Types of Interviews and Conversations in ELA
One of the most rewarding things about being a teacher is watching my students continue the conversation as they leave the classroom.
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Teaching the Podcast Serial, Season 1, Episode 1 with Sarah Koenig
I’m always surprised when my students give their full attention to an hour-long podcast. What keeps kids locked into Serial is not ...
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Sometimes I like to complete the essay that I assign my students. In this case, I assigned a reflection on the last year. I also wanted...
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My colleagues and I recently had a conversation about the rest of the year and what we could do to keep our students engaged....
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Sometimes, Less is More
If there’s one thing virtual teaching has taught me, it’s that less is more.
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Teaching Podcasts
The podcast takes us back to oral epic poetry – it demands the mind’s attention just like a lengthy novel.
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Why is Hamlet Great?
We’re wrapping up Hamlet this week, and it never ceases to amaze me how it stays relevant year after year.
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