We read a ton of poetry and short stories. But we also do "major" works each year. 9th: Romeo and Juliet and Lord of the Flies 10th: Julius Caesar...
Dressy pants and a nice shirt and Toms are my year-round wardrobe for school. And it differs at my school, some are very business casual and some...
A few years ago, I hated my job (mostly due to one class that I had twice a day). But the next year was pretty awesome. This year started out...
I've taught 5 or 6 preps all 8 years. Organization is the biggest thing. I have a binder for each class (now, I did not when I started). Daily...
I know this is months ago but... As a previous poster said, it has to have some literary merit/meat for discussion and then it comes down to 1....
I am. I was 5 books behind schedule but I'm right on target now. I forgot, I'm also painting every room in the house. Did the kitchen yesterday....
1. Vacation to Florida 2. Read, read, read (I always slow down during the school year and my to be read pile gets huge because I keep buying...
I think you were completely within your rights not to give out your number. With that being said, a lot of parents have my personal cell number....
CNN student news video. When I taught U.S. History to 8th graders, I would start each day with the video. It's about 10 minutes. The last time I...
I used to teach creative writing. But it was one hour a day and an elective. The other hours were either English or history. I haven't taught it...
I love most of my students. I love most of the students who drive me crazy. I may not like their student behavior but I like the person. I love...
One stressful thing- I've got a not-so-great class. It's trying but 1 out of 6 is not bad. Sadly, that class is also a class with an important...
Had this happen last year, my AP Lit class was half AP kids and half non-AP kids. I taught it like an AP class. I did grade "easier" (there were...
We have blood borne pathogens every single year. I wish we could just test out of it. I practically have the videos memorized.
We are paid over 12 months. We are paid mid-month except for July, I've noticed it can show up as early as the 5th. I think it just has to do with...
My students have time in class to work on their stuff for about 99 percent of their work. I like for them to be able to clarify things and ask...
I have them in rows. I have them in tables of four or six. I also have a table in my room. I rearrange the desks a lot. This year, it's really...
When Colbert broke character to thank Jon, I may have teared up. Plus, I loved all the politicians and news anchors telling Jon they'd "miss" him.
None. Although a couple of years ago, half the freshmen were going to another teacher. I asked for all of them and was given all of them....
If only. I love The Daily Show. I loved The Colbert Report. What am I going to watch before I go to bed now?
