The Paste Eaters Blog

A blog for teachers who get the feeling that the only opinions that count in education... do not belong to teachers. I try to post weekly.

By Adam

· Launched 2 years ago

My Keep Indiana Learning Conference Talks (2026)

Resources from “Teaching Media Literacy through Research” and “How to Teach with Student Writing.”
Jun 8•Adam

Writing Neither on Nor Between the Lines (Text-Locality Errors)

What happens when teenagers can’t use lined paper properly? This points to problems far deeper than most realize.
Jun 6•Adam

Curriculum Associates Announces i-Ready with Protein Powder

satire Facing harsh parent backlash over screen time and brain rot, Curriculum Associates announce they will add protein powder to i-Ready.
May 30•Adam

13 1/2 Evidence-Based Reading Comprehension Strategies

Adam
Mar 27, 2025

10 Fantastic Books for Teaching Writing

Feb 14•Adam

Twelve Uses for Student Writing Notebooks (+ Example Prompts)

How do your students write for 180 days? These categories might help.
Apr 18

Beyond the Essay: The Multi-Purpose Script (+ TEMPLATES)

How can students write as deep as possible with as few words as possible? Why not try invented dialogue?
Apr 11•Adam

Recent Posts

8 Free Reading Guides (May 2026)

This includes reading guides to The Odyssey, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies, and The Importance of Being Earnest.
May 16•Adam