English teacher, coach, Badger Girls State alumni and counselor, traveler, runner, reader, writer, graduate student, UW-Stevens Point alumni, and Packer fan!
“Writing is really a way of thinking, not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic or just sweet.” Toni Morrison.
@SumaiaMasoom It's Badger Girls State, so my emotions are totally out of whack as you know. I read this and wept. You are an amazing woman and have made me a better person. Love you, lady; I'm so proud by everything you have done and everything you will do!
A principal recently told me that some parents don't want their kids "just reading" while at school. He asked what research he could share to show those parents that "just reading" has ACADEMIC benefits. Here it the chart I shared. #DisruptingThinking
@WCTEorg A3: I love the technique taken from one of Gallagher's books where we model poetic techniques in our own writing. We examine the "moves" and emulate in our own writing. It gives students some "boundaries" without just shoving them out of the metaphorical nest. #wctechat
A1: I start by acknowledging the feelings of the students in the room by having them write their opinion of poetry on a piece of paper, crumple it up, and throw it to another student. After grievances have been aired, I use Collin's "Introduction" to start the convo #wctechat
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All the money goes to a great organization for the immediate needs and the recovery efforts for the #CampFireParadise
Thank you 🙏🏻 #ButteStrong#payitforward
Today in Eng 1 we discussed the roles of fate and choice in Romeo and Juliet. Is this play a dark reminder that sometimes things just happen to us, or a cautionary tale about the dangers of careless decision making? Ballots were cast. Evidence was reviewed. We had fun!