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Maureen Hartley Hayman
May 23, 20242 min read
Understanding Mediums of Expression and Analysis
Ever wondered how different forms of media tell stories? Whether it's a book, a video, or even a website, each medium has its own way of...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
May 23, 20243 min read
Finding Your Argument: Tips for Narrowing Down Your Essay Topic
Your English teacher assigned an argument essay and told you to select the topic of your choice. Most high school students love it when...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Navigating the Digital Horizon: Strategies and Insights for the New SAT Verbal Section
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is imperative to address the recent changes in standardized testing,...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Sep 17, 20233 min read
Unleashing Creativity: Analyzing Taylor Swift's Societal Impact through Synthesis Writing
When one of my more ornery high school students whined about always having to read “old and boring” texts and asked why we couldn’t learn...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Know your Audience-Rhetorical Tips to Help You Persuade Effectively
Whether writing an essay for your prof, content for your blog, or articles for your publisher, knowing how to influence your audience...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Literary Analysis-Forgiving My Father by Lucille Clifton-New Criticism
Summary In her poem, Forgiving my Father, Lucille Clifton reflects on her relationship with her now-deceased parents and the family's...
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Sep 27, 20223 min read
To Believe or Not Believe, What is the Source?
What rabbit hole of information do you fall into when you start an internet search? If you are like most, you plunge down a slippery slope o
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Maureen Hartley Hayman
Aug 2, 20226 min read
Classroom Management Begins with Preparedness
“On the first day of school the classroom will either belong to you, or it will belong to them. God help you if it belongs to them.” I...
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