This video is PG-13. And no, the number doesn’t work. A student shared this with me a few weeks ago. To spark a conversation, I thought it would be interesting to see what other students thought about it, too. Students also watched this one, too. No commentary from me, just questions. As this writing, they’ve… Read More Elements of Structure Series: Part 11: Tough questions: students and humor
Not in any particular order, this is my own curated list of what I perceive as the hugely influential, double-edged swords of structure from 2016. Warning: I will not apologize for analyzing politics in this post (see #4). If you’re fed to the teeth and just want some ideas, skip over words. We’re all feeling… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 10: Top Ten (But it will go to 11…)
Zine magazines and Chapbooks – two formats that have specific structures that speak to the urgency of getting something out there, fast, with beauty. In this recent post, The Resurgence of the Zine Culture, the writer makes a strong case for zines returning popularity. “It’s as simple as folding some paper and letting your creativity… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 8: Zines and Chaps
Recently my arrival at some conclusions has left me feeling a bit off, beginning with my inability to make decisions or plan, as if I thought I knew what my destination was, only to find out I am on the other side of the rails. In conjunction with the dawning light that while I work… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 7: World Building
Analogies. Anecdotes. Allusions. How do we connect with readers? I am cursed with reading. I used to love it: diving down deep into a novel or story, sprinkling my mind with pixie dust and faraway vistas. It seems all I read lately are op-ed pieces that make my blood pressure rise. My tether to… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 6: It's like…
I need to interrupt this regularly scheduled blog post to talk about something…odd. Call it a coincidence, call it fate, call it noticing patterns and ‘close reading’ of the minutiae of my life. Two days ago I chose to catch up on some podcasts, and Stuff You Missed in History Class came on featuring a… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 5: Radio and Podcasts
Part 2 of the Elements of Structure Series When I clicked on this link this morning, I did not know who the producers were. I had no idea about bias, message, or author’s purpose. I just sat and watched it, thinking it a sweet narrative. Normally I’m not so blinded by the surprise, the hidden… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part 2: Shock and Awe
As we weave in the CCSS into our instruction, create engaging work, etc. it’s my nature to dive deeply into the subject area–to me, that’s what great teachers do, even if they know a subject intimately. It’s the artist in me: there’s always more to observe and try. With that in mind, I am writing… Read More Series: Elements of Structure Part I: Effect
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