Successful Writing Program
An approach proven successful for me has taken several years to develop. But it does seem to encourage students to do their best work the first time. This approach includes…
Writing Poetry Across the Curriculum
Writing Poetry April is Poetry Month throughout the nation and what an exciting and creative way to have your students write about the subject you teach! Their writing will help…
Contemporary Controversy – From Pro/Con
Controversial Current Events Are you asking your students to write argumentative or persuasive essays and speeches? COMMON CORE ELA STANDARDS as well as other curriculum standards around the globe require…
Patterning Poetry with Hughes
Patterning Poetry Looking for a poem to evoke conversation and to practice patterning? “Dayrbeak in Alabama” by Langston Hughes is an excellent poem for any grade because it subtly addresses current…