by Kristin | Feb 14, 2024 | Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards, Writing
Rhetorical Analysis, on the surface, seems super complex and completely overwhelming, especially if you have never been exposed to it before. More often than not, when we ask students to write a rhetorical analysis of any text we are teaching, they might feel...
by Kristin | Jan 24, 2024 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Writing
In the past, I have not been a huge fan of incorporating personal narrative examples in my curriculum. Narratives seemed too simplistic, a type of writing meant for the elementary classroom. Besides, students should be good at telling stories by the time they reach...
by Kristin | Jan 10, 2024 | Reading Comprehension, Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
The Declaration of Independence was initially authored by Thomas Jefferson amid ever-increasing tensions between England and colonial America in the mid-1770s. No one could have foreseen the lasting effects of this momentous document over 250 years later. And this is...
by Kristin | Jan 3, 2024 | Back To School, End of Year, Writing
Using goal setting worksheet printable activities might be just the ticket to start this January with some fun! Coming back after winter break can be a VERY difficult time for teachers, administrators, parents, and students alike. I mean, we finally had a moment to...
by Kristin | Oct 31, 2023 | Back To School, Teaching the Standards, Writing
When it comes to teaching about adjectives, knowing the parts of speech is key. I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, grammar was a very important part of the curriculum. We had whole books dedicated to learning about the structure of the English...
by Kristin | Sep 26, 2023 | Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards, Writing
Very often, we sit and stare at the pacing guide for rhetorical analysis essay writing with a deer-in-the-headlights look. How do we go about teaching essay rhetorical analysis writing when our students struggle with writing a basic 3-5 paragraph expository or...
