by Kristin | Jul 9, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Writing
Are you at the start of a new school year, or are you about to introduce a poetry unit? A fantastic and engaging way to begin is by incorporating I Am Poetry Format Templates! So often, teachers, including myself, resort to typical student information sheets, asking...
by Kristin | Jul 3, 2025 | Back To School, Writing
The back-to-school season is almost upon us again! I can’t believe it! So, of course, I am already thinking about getting to know you activities for students that are not too lame, time-consuming, or irrelevant. I like using time-tested resources, but I...
by Kristin | Jun 30, 2025 | Back To School, End of Year, Writing
Have you considered introducing a movie analysis unit this school year, but need teaching film techniques worksheets to make the job easier? While many educators tend to avoid teaching movies due to certain stigmas or a lack of knowledge on the topic, I strive to...
by Kristin | Jun 23, 2025 | Back To School, Teaching the Standards, Writing
The start of school is always a challenging time for students, parents, teachers, administrators, paras, bus drivers, and other education professionals, whether or not we are ready with first week of school activities high school lessons. Students don’t know...
by Kristin | Feb 20, 2025 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
One of my absolute favorite types of essays to teach is the Rhetorical Analysis Essay. I know I may not have many kindred spirits with this mindset, and that’s understandable. It has taken me many years and hundreds of hours reading rhetorical analyses to think...
by Kristin | Feb 12, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Ever since I can remember, I have loved writing poetry. I think many teens go through a period of poetic musing, reflections, and emulation, just like I did. Sometimes, however, the process of writing poetry can be difficult to wrap your mind around. Where do I start?...
