Author Archives: Mark E.P. Roberts

She wrote about it last year, in 10th grade.  I have her again this year, in AP English, and every time she enters our room, I recall her piece.  The assignment was simple.  “Write about a moment that changed your … Continue reading →

I passed a team of preschoolers on my way home yesterday.  Three adults, all dressed in matching orange tee shirts, guided the tiny group as they moved towards a nearby park.  The students were all dressed in yellow tee shirts.  … Continue reading →

The week ends on a high note.  We have our Convocation ceremony, something started last year.  My school is only six years old, and traditions are new to us.  I have been here since the beginning, when we only had … Continue reading →

Classes this week have been good.  AP English Language students deliver well-constructed arguments for or against Cosby’s assertions about the black lower class.  Some feel Cosby is correct; poor people bring misfortune on themselves through reckless behavior.  Others argue Cosby’s … Continue reading →

While recharging for a new week, I have a Sunday ritual.  I try hard not to grade papers (I already have a ton,  it seems).  Instead, I reread all the handouts for the week and review my plans for each … Continue reading →

Day 4: Because we are on an alternating A/B schedule, Tuesday I simply repeat the lesson plan from Monday, only better.  Exchange is everything.  I have the same three classes with different students.  Some students are returning to me from … Continue reading →