Testing season is a lot like swimsuit season, wouldn’t you agree? Suddenly it is upon us, and we look back and wonder where the time went.

Students synthesize text by pulling from their background knowledge & newly acquired concepts to produce original responses in poetry.

The only bell ringers you need for back-to-school are ones that provide daily practice in reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.

Poetry is an option I use to assess student knowledge while creating unique learning experiences and reducing time spent grading.