New York City, where I teach, is famous for its harbor, the Statue of Liberty welcoming immigrants (at least at some stages in history). Now, in my 24th year of teaching, I find myself opening my arms to a greater immigrant population than I have ever taught in our public schools. This year my Freshman […]
Category: graphic novel
Writing You Can See: How to Teach a Graphic Novel Writing Workshop
I’m rarely brave enough to try a terrifying new teaching idea on my own. Ask Allison. Or, these days, Sam. For years, I’ve been trying to psych myself up to teach a writing study on graphic novels or graphic essays, but because I am so woefully inept in the artistic realm, I never did it. […]
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