Why Teach Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story” If you have watched this Ted Talk, you know what a powerful text it is for so many reasons (and if you haven’t watched it yet, go ahead and do that–it’s well worth those 19 minutes). In short Adichie describes the concept of having …
Sentence frames have transformed my writing instruction, and I now use them with every grade level (9th-12th). Let’s chat about what sentence frames are and how you can use them to support your students. Sentence frames are a key component to scaffolding writing instruction, and one of the best tools I’ve found to guide students in …
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Project-based learning can be implemented with any meaningful text or topic that you choose! In the Just Mercy unit plan, students will engage in research around a real issue and connect the ideas in the book to the world around them. Overview of Just Mercy Unit Plan This just might be your most impactful unit …
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When you start teaching a book (whether fiction or nonfiction) an anticipation guide can be very helpful; this Just Mercy anticipation guide can truly work to grab your students’ attention at the beginning of the unit. Why Teach Just Mercy When I read Just Mercy several years ago I found it gripping and sobering. It …
