by Kristin | Aug 22, 2023 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
Satire is not easy to teach. In fact, I believe teaching satire is a step above teaching rhetoric in general. It usually requires high-level reading skills, background knowledge, comprehension of various tones, and fluency in various forms of syntax. It is tough to...
by Kristin | Jul 18, 2023 | Teaching the Standards, Writing
Essay writing can be both the joy and the bane of an English teacher’s existence. The grading process for essays can be arduous for teachers but the opportunity to build students’ skills far outweighs that. Plus, the process of teaching and mastering the skills of...
by Kristin | Jul 11, 2023 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Differentiation is THE KEY word in education today. Every teacher wants a classroom that is differentiated to meet the needs of every student; however, it really is an impossible feat. An educator can always try to differentiate classroom lessons, worksheets,...
by Kristin | Jun 13, 2023 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Do you find that your students focus a great deal on reading comprehension but struggle to complete literature analysis with the same text? The question “What Is Literature Analysis?” seems easy, but it is hard to teach! Reading between the lines, digging...
by Kristin | Jun 6, 2023 | Writing, Reading Comprehension, Short Stories
As an adult when you pick up a book, you are rarely thinking, “I would LOVE to write a Literature Analysis Essay!” I think our students have the same mindset. At the end of every book comes a dreaded assignment, not just the satisfaction of having finished...
by Kristin | May 30, 2023 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
We use rhetoric pretty much every day, so it is not really all that difficult to answer the following question: “What are the Rhetorical Appeals?” Let’s look at a realistic discussion I have had with my child. When I am trying to get my 3-year-old to...
