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- Writing Exercise: Visiting a Painting in the Art Institute of Chicago 2020/12/24
- Writing Exercise: “Autumn in a Pittsburgh Suburb” (Sense of Place) 2020/12/24
- Exercise: Begin a Story – “Strange Lands” 2020/12/24
- Writing Exercise: Escalator – “Bear ISO Human Friend” 2020/12/22
- Writing Exercise: Routine in the Second Person 2020/12/21
- Writing Exercise: What it Feels Like to Wreck a Motorcycle at 65mph 2020/12/21
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March Madness: Worst Disease in History
This month, my class and I set out on a journey of discovery. We’ll be investigating history’s worst diseases – viruses, plague, pandemics, mere outbreaks… the lot of them. We began as all March competitions begin – with a bracket: … Continue reading
Teaching Memo: A Restaurant Challenge
After we engaged with the “capitalism vs. communism” concept group, I needed to assess my students’ understandings and abilities to apply those concepts… so with that in mind, I’m writing today about a fun, engaging, and effective assessment and application … Continue reading
Gamification as a Boat-Building Exercise
Unlike many teachers, I do not teach the same content every year. Sometimes, I wish I were planning a unit I’ve taught many times before – and I’ve lived that experience in the past – but most of the time … Continue reading
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