spring break is over an i am officially back at my second home. my classroom. i chose this room, when there were 2 others available, for the view. huge old trees that line louisiana street and look equally stunning in spring, winter, and fall. having survived fall and winter, i am happy to report the [...]
Archive for March, 2009
a few things
Posted in life on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
16 rules of fiction
Posted in life on March 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I found a list of 16 rules of fiction writing online at the site listed here, and then added my own comments to it for my CW students. I think it turned out OK…
http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/000906.html
1. Show, don’t tell.
Your story should reveal itself through what happens, not what is explained.
2. Be readable; grasp the reader’s attention.
Don’t use [...]
what is happening to america?
Posted in life on March 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
i teach high school english. i love it. i love seeing kids get excited about literature, their ability to write a strong essay, make a valid and supported argument, have their voices heard and their views expressed. but as of today, the end of the third quarter, 30% of my students are failing my classes. [...]
breathe
