Students like reading the news. Too bad it’s so expensive.
I’m a big reader of the news and a big believer of teaching current events. Despite what some adults say, students really like reading about what’s...
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Which books should make my AP English syllabus?
Another big question I have in teaching AP English Literature for the first time is, Which books should make the syllabus? To make the list, a book must meet fo...
My new teaching assignment: AP English
After many years teaching ninth graders, this year I get AP English Literature. It’s been fun over the summer to start preparing for the class. I’ve...
Article of the Week: a huge success
Kelly Gallagher is my hero. Author of Readicide, Gallagher champions a hybrid approach to reading instruction. Make sure the kids read a lot on their own, but d...
Setting up my standards for Spring semester
Part of moving to standards-based grading is deciding which standards I’m going to assess. What do I want my students to know about be able to do? After t...