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"Write an essay on The Great Gatsby." "Pick a character to analyze.""Write an essay on the theme of the book." What do all of these "prompts" have in common? No direction. Which, you may think giving them broad, open ended questions is helpful, but it is more often than not, the opposite. Often times, students… Continue reading Why Students Usually Hate Essays: And Why It’s Not Their Fault
Did that title get your attention? Many of you immediately are thinking, "If your high school student can't read, there are bigger problems." I completely agree with you! By high school, students are usually quite proficient at reading words. As their teacher, I want them to read what the author wrote. I want them to… Continue reading Teach Your High Schooler How to Read
For years I have had students come through (public, private, and homeschool), having been taught how to spell, and having gone through tons of writing training. Neither of these things in and of themselves are bad! Students should generally know how to spell without spell check, and should know how to structure an essay and… Continue reading Enhancing Student Essays Through Literary Analysis
Back in November last year I started reading again. I was moving like a slug most days, if I moved at all, and I am TV'ed out from watching TV for 4 years while breastfeeding- if you know you know. But I could also feel my brain rotting scrolling socials all the time. Finger joint… Continue reading Finding Joy in Reading: A Year of 365 Books
The author reflects on childhood memories shared with parents and how they influenced the development of personal hobbies. The text emphasizes the importance of maintaining adult interests outside of parenting for mental health, while also sharing those passions with children. It advocates for a balanced approach to parenting and personal fulfillment.
The Nurtured Bee 