The five-paragraph essay is a classic assignment. It includes an opening paragraph with a thesis statement, three main idea paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a closing paragraph. It sounds simple, but a good essay takes planning, research, and a clear...
In 2015 (and updated most recently in 2024), I wrote a post about helping students learn more from ‘others’ than they do from you (the teacher). The general premise is that modern learning is, in large part, about access, networks,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2iPPpEFn7U by Terry Heick I recently attended a screening of a documentary on Wendell Berry at the Louisville Speed Art Museum. Drew Perkins and I took in what was then called ‘The Seer’ back in July. Now titled ‘Look and...
A strong argumentative essay takes a lot of research and planning. Writers need to be able to explain their argument clearly, back it up with trustworthy evidence, and address possible counterarguments. Help your students prepare with these free argumentative essay...
I am terrible at forgiving myself.Never good enough. Should’ve said this earlier or have done it another way. Something better or simpler or more creative or kinder or useful, etc.Alan Watts has a very plain take on this: Don’t. Alan...
12 Teacher Productivity Tools That Actually Save Time Time is the scarcest resource in a teacher’s day. Good tools protect that time. Great tools give it back. The goal is not more apps. The goal is fewer clicks, clearer plans,...
by TeachThought Staff I’ve written many times about Wendell Berry and the effect he has had on me professionally and personally. Preparing Students For Good Work Wendell Berry and the Loss of the University The Peace of Wild Things by...
As many Literature/ELA teachers know, T.S. Eliot’s The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock is a worth teaching for any number of reasons, from mood and narrative form to voice, tone, and the internal monologue. The poem’s images and language...
by Terry Heick In our recent post, Education’s Curious Fascination With Uniformity, reader James Foss left a useful comment that had within it an interesting concept–the “purpose of knowledge.” “Is it the standards that dictate curriculum or assessment practices that...
You don’t have to teach English to be the sweater-polo-loving sort, or a business-minded teacher to love a good blazer. You contain multitudes—and if you want your closet to reflect that, Bonobos may be a great place to begin browsing!...
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