by Kristin | Jun 6, 2021 | End of Year, Writing
5 AWESOME Middle School End of the Year Activities- The end of the year is typically a time of chaos. There are final exams, award ceremonies, parties, etc. that encapsulate the last days of school. On top of that, teachers are just done! And you know what? I think...
by Kristin | Mar 28, 2021 | Writing
The absolute apotheosis of writing, the Research Paper, can be a tough assignment to handle for any student. If you get to chat with a student one-on-one to discuss research paper writing tips, this goal might not seem so overwhelming. We, however, don’t have...
by Kristin | Sep 22, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
Teaching writing is tough! We live in a world with a multitude of resources available, but so many times, it’s just not enough. Students need simple ways to analyze rhetoric, and a rhetorical analysis essay outline is just the ticket! By simplifying the process...
by Kristin | Feb 21, 2020 | Writing, Poetry, Short Stories
We want our students to become critical thinkers who read, examine, and write about the significance of whatever text they come across throughout their lives. But how do we do that? Literary Analysis is not an easy topic, usually because most of us don’t take...
by Kristin | Jan 24, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards, Writing
Teaching satire is no joke! I know, ha ha! Honestly though, teaching satire can be an amazing journey for a teacher and his/her students. Who doesn’t love watching South Park or The Simpsons? Who doesn’t savor reading “Sending Grandma to the...
by Kristin | Jan 20, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
I am a big fan of requiring students to practice writing a rhetorical analysis essay. At first, it can be daunting. Even the word “rhetoric” can be difficult to explain at times. If you go step by step through the writing process, your students can master...
