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...
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,...
