by Andi | Oct 12, 2010 | Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
It’s Tuesday, and my work week is just starting. While I love teaching, it is work, and by the nature of the activity, it is not always enjoyable. So this week, I only have four days of work, and that sounds really great. The sun is out after an overnight rain,... by Andi | Oct 8, 2010 | Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
Occasionally, I’ll have student ask me what I like to read. My answer is usually pretty specific – nonfiction books about farming, food, and faith, collections of essays, novels written by my favorite writers (Marilynne Robinson, Margaret Atwood, etc), and... by Andi | Oct 7, 2010 | Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
As my students crafted thesis statements for sample poetry explications, I sat at the front of the room getting lost in poetry for a little bit. In particular, I found myself (as I have been for some time now) drawn to the poetry of Wislawa Szymborska. As... by Andi | Oct 6, 2010 | Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
Today, my students and I will discuss James McBride’s essay “Hip Hop Planet”, and I am honestly more excited about this class than I am about most (and I’m usually pretty excited about class). McBride’s essay explore the history of hip... by Andi | Oct 6, 2010 | Book Recommendations, Teaching Triumphs and Travails, Written and Wrought
Today, my students and I will discuss James McBride’s essay “Hip Hop Planet”, and I am honestly more excited about this class than I am about most (and I’m usually pretty excited about class). McBride’s essay explore the history of hip...