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...
by Kristin | Dec 8, 2019 | Short Stories, Writing
My journey into integrated learning began in college with a professor who told me that it didn’t matter what I write or how I write, only that I write. Now, you would think I was thrilled to hear him say that, and initially, I was. When I began my teaching career, I...
