In the study of language and its profound implications, discourse analysis emerges as a robust analytical framework, a lighthouse illuminating the deep seas of language study. If you’ve found your way here, I imagine your interest is more than passing; perhaps you’re eager to uncover more about this approach or are considering applying it to … Read more
Are you a new teacher searching for the perfect book to help you navigate through your first year? The collection of the best books for new teachers is a great place to start with. In it I featured some of the best books I believe are important reading for anyone starting in their teaching career. … Read more
History can tell us a lot about the world we live in today—from events that shaped our nation’s past to lessons we have learned over time. Historical fiction captures these stories and preserves them for generations to come. From historical dramas filled with thrilling adventures and deep intrigue to subtle romances set against grand backdrops … Read more
Critical discourse analysis (CDA) is a linguistic approach that seeks to understand social phenomena through analysis of power and ideology. It focuses on the ways in which language is used to reproduce and reinforce social hierarchies and power imbalances. CDA aims to uncover hidden meanings in language, including exclusionary and discriminatory language. CDA emerged in … Read more
When Lowen Ashleigh accepts the job offer of a lifetime, she never expects to find an unfinished autobiography hidden in the office of her new boss. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity Crawford’s recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its … Read more
As teachers, it can sometimes be all too easy to experience burnout due to the amount of hard work, dedication and care we put into our profession. With long days spent in classrooms full of students and plenty of extra planning done outside the traditional school day, it’s no surprise that people quickly become exhausted … Read more
The purpose of this post is to share with you this collection of books featuring some of the seminal works that high school students should be familiar with. These are all canonical works of literature ranging from Shakepeare’ s Macbeth to John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, high school students will have a wide range … Read more