Category: English and Language Arts

  • Sports Washing: Russia, China, Qatar

    The phenomenon of “sports washing”, using sport events to divert attention from political controversies, is noticeable at Olympics and World Cups in China, Russia, and Qatar.

  • Thank You

    I wanted to share a big thank you the to LinkedIn community that Dr. Luke McClees Jr. is a part of. They have come through and purchased multiple copies of Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe for my classroom. If you would like to support my classroom, checkout my Classroom Needs list here. If you would like…

  • Movie Review: Stage, Screen, Spies, Skywalker

    This unit study explores American film and theater through key works, focusing on their historical context, themes, artistic techniques, and cultural impact.

  • CIC: Guy Delisle

    Canadian author Guy Delisle creates travel graphic novels, providing insight into global cultures and societies through detailed illustrations and narratives.

  • Unlocking the Riches of Richard II: A Classroom Exploration

    This blog explores Shakespeare’s Richard II, its historical context, its main character, and his tragic end, providing strategies for integrating the play into classroom teaching, emphasizing its cross-disciplinary potential.

  • Faye Wilson

    A missed opportunity to interview my late mother inspires the importance of capturing family stories.