Enhanced English Teacher

My district asked that all English teachers turn in writing samples and the prompts that we used in our classrooms.  I decided to create a portfolio binder and write a reflection of how the year went.
I teach regular 9th grade English students.  If you are interested in reading my reflections, click this link:
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I recently read an excellent article titled “The End of Solitude” by William Deresiewicz posted online at the Chronicle Review.
The article brings up valid concerns about our growing dependence on technology and the need to remain connected.  According to Deresiewicz, the preceding generation wiped out boredom by switching on the television.  The current generation is curing loneliness [...]

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