Teaching – Read, Write, Teach: North Dakota

Am I the Only One Who Hates AI?

I am an English teacher. I like to write. But more and more students are trying to use AI to write their essays. I don’t allow it. I am to the point of wanting a first draft handwritten in front of me before moving on to the final draft. It is frustrating for all partiesContinue reading “Am I the Only One Who Hates AI?”

Is Curriculum Political?

I was recently reading 4 Essential Studies: Beliefs and Practices to Reclaim Student Agency by Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher. These two are pretty much considered superheroes in the realm of education. They have multiple books to their names, and are highly sought after for professional development. I was disappointed that I missed Kelly whenContinue reading “Is Curriculum Political?”

Teaching is Hard

Teaching is hard. I know there are many who may disagree with me, but I stand by my statement. The physical act of getting up and teaching is easy, but trying to engage students and get them to see the purpose of what you are trying to teach is hard. It is even harder whenContinue reading “Teaching is Hard”

Whole Class Novels: Classic or Out-Dated?

This topic can become rather heated for English teachers. Should we read whole class novels? Donalyn Miller speaks out against it in her book Book Whisperer but not everyone agrees. The reasons many people are against whole class novels include: 1. Not everyone is going to like the book, so reading it could do moreContinue reading “Whole Class Novels: Classic or Out-Dated?”