The following is the essay I wrote for the Teacher of the Year selection process. Again, I thank all of my fellow teachers who voted for me. To Emulate the Gardener Henry Adams, President Lincoln’s ambassador to London, once said “a teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops”. Think of allContinue reading “An Essay”
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What Lou Gehrig Can Teach Us About Rhetorical Claims
Lou Gehrig (1903-1941), one of the greatest Yankee baseball players in history, had a great career. He was called the “Iron Horse” because he held a 2,130 consecutive games played streak before retiring in 1939 due to being diagnosed with ALS. His batting average was .340 and he still holds two of the greatest RBIContinue reading “What Lou Gehrig Can Teach Us About Rhetorical Claims”
Being Xenophanes: How to Write Satire
Today a former student of mine wandered into my room with paper in hand ready for me to churn out writing tips. This student will graduate in a few weeks, and he has been assigned to write a satirical piece of his choosing about a social issue. Like Xenophanes of the 6th century who traveledContinue reading “Being Xenophanes: How to Write Satire”
How to Write Descriptively With Metaphors
Metaphors are one of the most used literary devices in the English language second only to similes. The problem with using similes is that they often cause your writing to become a mine field of quantifiers. (i.e. His breath was like the foul smell of a garbage heap and his face was like a pockContinue reading “How to Write Descriptively With Metaphors”
How To Write A Persuasive Essay: 10 Steps To Student Success
I have taught AP Comp classes for over 10 years. In that time, I have picked up some handy tips to teaching students how to write a solid, well constructed and well written essay. Here are the steps: 1. Stick to the Prompt – The prompt may be on an essay test or it mayContinue reading “How To Write A Persuasive Essay: 10 Steps To Student Success”
Writing Is Hard Work 