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This Is The Story about Immigration You Need In Your Classroom!
Lit Literature Reviews ► February 21, 2021

This Is The Story about Immigration You Need In Your Classroom!

I could not put We Are Not From Here down while reading it. This story about immigration, family, sacrifice, and the American Dream is full of adventure, hope, and heartbreak. If you’re looking for a young adult novel to add to your English class curriculum or classroom library, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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3 Reasons Why You Need to Teach All American Boys
Lit Literature Reviews ► December 13, 2020

3 Reasons Why You Need to Teach All American Boys

Are you ready to teach a novel that students will love? Want to discuss complex ideas with the teenagers in your classroom? All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brenden Kiely is a novel that will allow you to do all that and more! While there is a multitude of reasons to incorporate it into your curriculum, this blog post will cover 3 reasons why you need to teach All American Boys.

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5 Tips for White Teachers Who Want to Do Better
Pedagogy and Teaching Strategies ► July 12, 2020

5 Tips for White Teachers Who Want to Do Better

So when I walked into an incredibly diverse Title 1 school on my first day of teaching, I was completely unprepared. This job has forced me to really look inward, examine my own biases and prejudices, and learn to do better. In this post, I want to share 5 tips for other white teachers who also want to do better for our students of color.

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SLAY: How to Start Courageous Conversations in your Classroom
Lit Literature Reviews ► June 28, 2020

SLAY: How to Start Courageous Conversations in your Classroom

Slay by Brittney Morris is a groundbreaking novel in many ways. Morris has found a way to merge difficult racial conversations with the world of online video games. These two topics are always ones that immediately engage my high school students. In this blog post, I’ll explain why Slay by Brittney Morris should be the newest YA novel in your classroom library.

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Carry On: The Ultimate Review for Your Classroom Library
Lit Literature Reviews ► November 3, 2019

Carry On: The Ultimate Review for Your Classroom Library

Are you looking for a sharp, witty read for your high school classroom library? Carry On by Rainbow Rowell is a hilarious romp that is equal parts romance, adventure, and mystery.

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Teaching Controversial Literature: How to Add It to Your Curriculum
Literature ► February 10, 2019

Teaching Controversial Literature: How to Add It to Your Curriculum

Lately, I’ve been receiving e-mails and TPT questions like this: I really want to teach The Hate U Give. I know my students would love it. I know they NEED it! But I’m getting pushback from my principal/school/district. What do I do if my school won’t let me teach The Hate U Give?

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Why Your Classroom Needs Children of Blood and Bone
Lit Literature Reviews ► November 21, 2018

Why Your Classroom Needs Children of Blood and Bone

This is great for your real readers--the ones who love big books, love series, and like to “live” in the worlds that they read about. Anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter or Tolkien will love this book!

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