Continuing the Journey: Becoming a Better Teacher of Literature and Informational Texts
Alex contributed classroom tips and anecdotes to Leila Christenbury and Ken Lindblom's new book for NCTE.
25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom (2nd Edition)
Alex contributed student work samples, feedback, and photography in the second edition of Judy Dodge's classic: 25 Quick Formative...
English Journal Book Reviews
Alex writes book reviews for NCTE's English Journal. *** Read Alex's reviews: Paul Tough's Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why
NCTE's Voices from the Middle Podcast: Teacher on the Street
Alex created and produced the new "Teacher on the Street" segment for NCTE's Voices from the Middle Podcast. *** Listen here: Episode 1...
Narrative Glue: Strategies for Memoir, Argument, and Other Nonfiction
Alex shares his experiences developing and facilitating a teen activism class. He reviews a "Time Travel Interview" activity that...
Laugh to Learn: Fostering Humor in the Secondary Classroom
Humor is a powerful tool that can enrich learning and improve classroom culture. Alex explores four simple strategies to foster humor in...
