Author Archives: vickypc

Hey all, Here are the slides we used during our presentation today. The online application for word art (useful for concrete poetry as well!) can be found here. Paired texts you could possibly use: “Simple Recipes” by Madeleine Thien (deals … Continue reading →

During my practicum, I came to realize that many of my students abhorred the writing process and writing in general, particularly formal types of writing. They found it labour-intensive, especially when they were made to write on paper as opposed … Continue reading →

The benefits of using text sets when teaching literature, particularly giving students the option of choosing their own texts and themes, really resonates with me. In grade 10, my English teacher took this approach in our literature circle unit, where … Continue reading →