Based on my first attempt with book bentos, I came up with these 5 tips to make these fun projects even better.
Author Archives: Marilyn Yung
How to Make Student Writing More Specific
Being specific in writing means naming things
Ralph Waldo Emerson for High School Students
A recent snow day activity has sparked my curiosity about the possibilities of combining student photography with reading.
Ekphrastic Poetry Video Resources for Students
Experiment with ekphrastic poetry and infuse your English class with beautiful art. These videos will help.
Holy On-Time Homework, Batman!
How I got my students to turn in their assignments on time
New Writing Contest for Students Grades 6-12
Check out this brand new writing contest for grades 6-12!
My Slightly Odd Teacher Self-Care Routine
She was just doing what she had to do to generate some positive energy amidst a group of silent, unresponsive, insecure high schoolers.
My Top 12 Posts of 2020
I packed this post with links to the 12 most-read articles of 2020 from my blog. Click away!
An Idea’s Best Friend: “In other words,”
These three little words — In other words, — help students develop their ideas
Ekphrastic poem mentor texts by high school students
Use these six student-written poems as mentor texts for teaching ekphrastic poetry