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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: your students don’t like reading poetry, and your peers don’t care to teach it. A common refrain in my neck of the woods....
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Are you searching for a meticulously crafted, comprehensive American Literature curriculum to engage your high school juniors and seniors? Look no further! I’m thrilled to introduce...
As I noted in another blog post, there are so many texts we can pair with The Great Gatsby. Text pairings are a must to deepen students’ understanding and engagement with the...
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From AP Literature to on-level Freshman English, I’ve taught it all. I believe in teaching a strong mix of classic and contemporary texts to both cover foundational ideas and reach diverse voices. I strive to create lessons and units that guide students to their own insightful and engaging discoveries while teaching and assessing ELA standards.
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