Lori

Movie poster for the film Red Dawn

Ahhh, the good ole days when this was criticized for being right-wing nonsense. Wolverines!

I haven’t read that either. I will check it out. Thanks!

I’m not sure they’d be willing to hang in for that. Many of them struggle and are far less likely to push themselves in their final semester.

I love it! My favorite moment while teaching that book came from a student who I wasn’t sure was even awake for most of it. We read the part aloud when her father steals the money from the piggy bank. Then I hear “That’s f***ed up, Miss.” “Yes, yes it is.”

It’s a favorite of mine as well. I taught it a few years ago in a different district. Definitely at the top of my list.

Planning a memoir unit for 2nd semester English 12. Very small rural school. Considering offering student choice of 3-4 titles to organize into lit circles. Striving for engaging, diverse voices. Which titles would you put on the list and why?

If you’re looking for a good playlist this morning, Road Trip Radio’s Thanksgiving Mixtape is full of bangers. A little salve for my Gen X soul while I make Granny’s dressing and think about the ones I won’t get to hug today. 💜

Book cover of Pop Sonnets by Erik Didriksen

Finding the joy in teaching isn’t always easy these days, but rick rolling my senior students this week while doing sonnet analysis gave me immense joy. Thank you, @erikdidriksen.bsky.social, for your delightful book!

High school English teacher 💜