“Meaningful” is relative. To some, it’s strictly business, the ability to apply something…
Category: Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: “The Spark” and “The Stingray”
Student Spotlight: Drew G., Javier G.,Garrett H., Trevon S. Assignment Overview: The…
Be Like Mike: How ‘Tiny Brent’ became Michael Jackson – A Lesson in Giving and Using Exemplars
I’m in my 30s, yet I’ve taught Michael Jackson. Here he is: Okay,…
Student Spotlight: “One Team. One Fight.”
Student Spotlight: Raven W. One of my 12th grade students, Raven W.,…
Student Spotlight: The Attack on Fort Sumter: A Short Journalistic Reaction
Spotlight Student: Dustin, 10th grade Teacher’s Description of Task: For this assignment,…
Leadership Characteristics Then and Now
Student Spotlight: Courtney, 12th Grade Assignment: Write an essay demonstrating that many…
Collaborative Writing: A New Chapter to Lord of the Flies
Teacher’s Introduction I teach English in two settings. The English 12 students…
Student Spotlight: Lord of the Flies Constructed Response based on Chapter 4
Spotlight Student: Joseph, 10th grade Teacher-Provided Prompt: Chapter 4 ended with Jack…