Last week we had one lest ten-minute PD, and I showed my colleagues (okay, two of them) what methods I use in my classroom to make things run smoothly. Come on a tour with me...First up, last year I used my school money to purchase this smaller (3' x 4') white board that I use … Continue reading What Has Worked in my High School English Classroom this Year
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Classroom Organization that Worked in my High School English Classroom this Year
Last week we had one lest ten-minute PD, and I showed my colleagues (okay, two of them) what methods I use in my classroom to make things run smoothly. Come on a tour with me... First up, last year I used my school money to purchase this smaller (3' x 4') white board that I … Continue reading Classroom Organization that Worked in my High School English Classroom this Year
How to Organize for Multiple Preps using Chrome Windows
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
The Year is Lookin' Good So Far
This first week back to school has been awesome. Something is different this year and I can't quite put my finger on what it is. I know that I can breathe a little better as I am no longer coaching debate and I only have two preps instead of three. I have way more brain … Continue reading The Year is Lookin' Good So Far
Ready or Not, Here They Come
Ready or not. That implies a choice, right? But school starts tomorrow so I really don't have one. So, I've decided that I'm going to pretend I do have a choice, and I'm choosing ready. This is part of my plan to be POSITIVE this year. It would be easy to start complaining about not … Continue reading Ready or Not, Here They Come
Eventually, We'll All Get Along
I’m a pretty social person. I think that’s one of the reasons I like teaching. I mean, I get to socialize with kids and colleagues all day. We talk about books, writing. We tell jokes and share funny cat videos. Actually, it sounds a lot like my monthly book club. Hmm, now that I say this, … Continue reading Eventually, We'll All Get Along
New Year, New Goals
Monday I begin my 10th year of teaching. I can’t believe how they have flown by! And with each new year, comes a whole new list of goals for myself and for my students. This year my goals haven’t changed much from the past, but I still need to focus on improving in these areas. … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
The need to support new teachers
I just finished my 9th year of teaching. Ninth. That is crazy. There are new teachers at our school that I could’ve taught! WOW! I knew this day would come eventually, but now that it’s here, it makes me feel really old. Haha. Meanwhile, we had several teachers retire this year, many of whom had … Continue reading The need to support new teachers
Cultivating Reading
This semester I have lofty goals to turn my English 11 students into readers. I want to quiet their grumbles when the word "read" comes up. I want a look of joy and excitement to sparkle in their eyes when they hear about a new book. Okay, perhaps I'm getting a little ahead of myself … Continue reading Cultivating Reading
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