Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
These days I work with elementary (primary) school students the most. One of our goals is learning to collaborate with one another as we...
Memories in 3D
Each of these represent special moments or experiences the seventh graders have had in their lives, depicted in vignettes they wrote,...
The Impact of Symbolism
While reading Fences by August Wilson, students were tasked with writing poetry about objects they believe represent them. The example...
Positive Thinking
As we wrap up the school year, our campus is focused on developing healthy habits so we can make healthy decisions this summer. With all...
Incorporating Culture
One of my main goals every year is to incorporate the culture of my students into the curriculum. I have reached this goal with several...
A Whole New Chapter
A year has passed since my last post. So much has changed! I got married, moved to another country, and am teaching at a new school....
Making It In America
In our World Literature course, we are exploring Latin American/Caribbean literature right now. Part of that includes reading both...
Chapter Poems
Students in the eighth grade are reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, a classic American author. For each chapter, we engage in a...
American Literature Blogs
In order to help students express themselves, connect with literature and share their work with friends and family all while utilizing...
World Literature Blogs
In our ninth grade class, we have updated the blogs we created last year as eighth graders. Some students opted to start from scratch...