Do you get a collective sigh when time to writing is announced? I know many of you have a limited writing time and are pushed to focus on teaching students how to write for a writing assessment. However, making time to teach narrative writing can build those writing skills, make writing more fun, ... read more
How to Teach Poetry (Even if You Hate It)
Do you struggle with how to teach poetry? Does the word "poetry" send fear down your spine? I get it! I used to be that way. The book of poems sits on your desk. Your heart pounds. Do I have to interpret this? Do I have to find some hidden meaning? The fear of having a high school or college ... read more
For the LOVE of Haikus
How to Write a Haiku Haikus are short, three line poems about nature that originated in Japan. Haikus follow a specific structure of 3 lines with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 syllables in the third line. Below you will find a template for a Haiku poem. And the great thing is ... read more