Have you ever had one of those days where you thought everything was going right: Technology worked, students engaged, you had the answers everyone needed... and then something went wrong? Maybe the …
Are Our Curated Resources Too Convoluted?
Whenever I receive a complaint (which, fortunately is rare), I always search for the grain of truth inside. Sometimes, this isn't hard because the teacher really is trying to use my resources, is …
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My Short Story “Weathered Crossroads” Is Published!
I am over-the-moon excited that one of my short stories I submitted a few months ago has been published today! You can read it here: "Weathered Crossroads" by Michelle Boyd Waters The story is the …
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Teaching Short Story Elements With Music
Need to teach or review short story elements, but you're running out of time? These songs feature the characters, plot, conflict and themes inherit in short stories, and can be studied in one class …
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7 Christmas Short Stories For Middle School
Middle school students are straddling the world between childhood excitement during the Christmas season and adult disinterest. Regardless of the mood they're in, students should love the following …
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8 Science Fiction Short Stories For Middle School
Young teenagers will love the dystopian themes, futuristic settings, and fantastical (at least, it was...) technology. All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury -- Nine-year-old Margot hasn't seen the …
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