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The Classics: To read or not to read?

May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 / Kristy L / 3 Comments

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately (uh-oh, watch out!).  I want to change my curriculum next year.  I am always adjusting and tweaking things, but next year I want to do an overhaul.  Thankfully, I have the permission of my principal to update--as long as I'm meeting standards, I can do it however I … Continue reading The Classics: To read or not to read?

Fall Semester Wins

December 16, 2016April 8, 2017 / Kristy L / Leave a comment

Winning with graded discussion and essay feedback this semester in High School English

A Plan for Teaching Vocabulary in High School English

September 5, 2016July 3, 2017 / Kristy L / 3 Comments

I am a terrible vocab teacher There, I said it. Admitting the problem is a big part of solving it, right?  Sheesh, I hope so! Despite being terrible at teaching vocabulary, I am co-leading a school wide vocab PD on Tuesday. Eek. Talk about pressure. Each period anyone who is off for their PLC time … Continue reading A Plan for Teaching Vocabulary in High School English

The First Week

August 20, 2016 / Kristy L / Leave a comment

  This year I'm changing a lot of my techniques, and I'm working even harder to get to know my kids. Building rapport is something I'm pretty good at (IMHO), but this year I want to take it a step further. I want to really build a community.  I've had visits from a lot of last year's kids; … Continue reading The First Week

Five Things for Next Year: My plans for 2016-2017

June 13, 2016July 3, 2017 / Kristy L / 3 Comments

So, we're almost halfway through June and I think this is my second full week out of school.  You know how it is, once summer hits, I know longer know what day of the week it is (AND I LOVE IT).  Anyway, despite being so early in the summer, I can't keep next year off … Continue reading Five Things for Next Year: My plans for 2016-2017

Essay Feedback Hack (And the best thing I did this year)

June 5, 2016 / Kristy L / 7 Comments

Okay writing teachers, raise your hand if you've ever been in this scenario: you hand back essays, all with tons of feedback in the margin and a rubric stapled to the back.  Kids take the precious writing from your hand, unceremoniously flip to the rubric, look at their grade and either smile widely or give … Continue reading Essay Feedback Hack (And the best thing I did this year)

What I Learned from Writing Notes to all of my Students #lastbell

May 16, 2016May 12, 2017 / Kristy L / 1 Comment

Y'all.  It's May.  And, in case you aren't aware, May is hard. I have a love / hate relationship with this time of year.  On one hand I love the weather; I love seeing the flowers blooming; I love how well I know my kids at this time of year; I love how comfortable we … Continue reading What I Learned from Writing Notes to all of my Students #lastbell

Using Grammarly in the Classroom

February 18, 2016May 1, 2017 / Kristy L / 4 Comments

Grading essays is a lot of work. Am I right?   I don’t know about you, but when I read student’s papers, I end up just finding errors and not actually reading what they have to say.  Their grammatical errors are so overwhelming that by the time I make it through the essay, I have … Continue reading Using Grammarly in the Classroom

How to Organize for Multiple Preps using Chrome Windows

February 13, 2016May 12, 2017 / Kristy L / 4 Comments

How many classes do you teach a day?  How many preps?   This year, I teach five classes (the norm here) and I have two different preps, but for the past three years, I've taught three preps and coached debate, so I was usually on the brink of losing my mind. I am also the … Continue reading How to Organize for Multiple Preps using Chrome Windows

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