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How to Teach High School Students
I remember how it felt to be a first year teacher. It was a bit like being tossed out of a cruise ship into the deep ocean with nothing more than a flimsy life preserver to keep me afloat. Some… Continue reading
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Comparing and Contrasting Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story
Last year I taught Freshman English. It was my first year teaching 9th grade–I usually teach Sophomores–but two of my three kids were 9th graders last year, so my school graciously offered me the opportunity to be their English teacher.… Continue reading
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Cell Phone Problems in the Classroom – What Should a Teacher Do?
I was reading through a FaceBook group yesterday for teachers. A new teacher was asking for advice on how to handle classroom management. She said this was their first week of school and that their district had a zero tolerance… Continue reading
Lit and Wit with Wendy 