What do a wooden spoon, neon vest, ball of yarn, and rubber duck have in common? In my classroom, they become tools students use to solve real-world problems. If you are looking for a fresh, memorable start to your new school year, then this...
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Last year, several students in my AP Language and Composition course scored 4’s and 5’s on their exam. The secret to their success did not surprise...
You’ve taught rhetorical devices. You’ve practiced essays. But somehow, when it matters the most, students still struggle to connect the two. At this...
In the previous blog posts of this series, I shared how I’ve transformed my English classroom into a collaborative space where students aren’t just...
Imagine your classroom transformed into a gallery, a science exposition, or a story-telling stage, where students proudly display their work while...
In the first blog post of the Rhetoric Meets Remedy series, I discussed the importance of teaching for transfer. Teaching for transfer is vital...
As a public educator, one of the most vital things that I try to get my students to understand is how all the information they learn works together...
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