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Welcome to the blog. Lots of writing, reading, and teaching content down below.

I like to say this is where I write about writing. However, it’s a lot more than that. These posts are all about English, teaching, and teaching English. Specifically, I often write about why the books I review are so valuable and use their characteristics to teach good creative writing. I also write a lot about my own experiences as a substitute teacher and resources I’ve designed to help you not only teach English but instill a love of reading wholesome and ingenious stories in your students.

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How to Be the BEST Student Teacher You Can Be (Elementary)
What if I told you you’re going to learn as much in one semester of student-teaching as you did in seven...
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The House at Pooh Corner
Continuing on from Winnie the Pooh, this classic sequel follows Christopher Robin and his make-believe...
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Twenty and Ten
In this historical fiction novella (based on a true story), France is occupied by the Nazis and French...
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a gripping juvenile adventure that is all things wit, intrigue, ingenuity,...
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