Use Complex Sentence to Give Life Advice
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Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Imagine yourself ten years from now. Maybe you’re married with kids. Maybe you have a full-time career. Take a moment to gather your thoughts and offer advice to your future self. For example, you might write: Dear Future Me, I know the daily grind can be exhausting. But stay focused on your goals and keep …
Are We Preparing Students For College?
My teaching is full of “buzzwords.” I strive to “meet students where they are” by using “culturally relevant content” and breaking material into smaller, manageable “chunks” to “enhance understanding.” I encourage “choice” in learning, empowering students to become “self-directed learners.” I also enforce a “no-zero policy” because giving a zero isn’t part of “equitable grading.” …
Metaphor/Simile Showdown: A Battle of Words!
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Parallel Structure: Lesson and Activity
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Write a Short Story About a Storm!
Your Task: Write a Short Story About a Storm. That’s right—a storm. But what kind of storm will it be? Perhaps you’re behind the wheel when the sky darkens, and the clouds begin to swirl like a Van Gogh painting in motion. Or maybe the storm takes on a life of its own, marching forward …