Patty H. from Eugene, OR

Hello,My passion is literature and writing responses to it. I have always loved teaching and the joy it brings me on a daily basis. I teach 7th and 8th grade language arts and U.S. History. We spend time on vocabulary, grammar (in small doses :)), reading short stories and novels, and responding to text through writing. I feel the ability to respond to literature is a skill that will follow a student throughout their education and life. Writing clearly and concisely opens many doors for stud