In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the core activities (making up a 4-5 week unit) I use with my own students when teaching The Odyssey to peak their interest, assess and bolster their knowledge, and prepare them for The Odyssey itself. READ MORE
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5 Engaging Lesson Plans: Convergence of Self and Place in Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl”
A five-part series of engaging lesson plans for high school English to guide your students in conversations and critical thinking about "spaces" and identity.In this post, I will tell you all about how I guide students’ analysis and reflection on how READ MORE
Continue Teaching: 9 Tips to Sustain Your Love of Teaching
What can you do to sustain your love of teaching?In this post, I’m going to share with you my top 9 tips for sustainability in teaching. I’m not talking about how to teach about environmentally friendly practices, although that would be amazing. This READ MORE
Backward Design: The Theory & In Practice
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure here.What is backward design and how can we implement it effectively and sustainably READ MORE
