Tag Archives: Language Arts

Rigor -vs- Vigor

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

I have officially arrived at NCTE. As a first time Vegas guest, I must say it is crazy. My body has not transitioned to the time change and I am up at 5:00 a.m. working on my blog. A nap … Continue reading →

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Writing Across the Curriculum with the Common Core

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I don’t teach writing because I have to, I teach writing because it is a passion. It is a passion that was reignited in me after attending the Chippewa River Writing Project’s summer institute in 2010. Now, I can’t stop writing or … Continue reading →

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