Something More

A poem titled Something More

Weaponizing Written Thought: Truth and Personal Sacrifice in I Must Betray You

The author reviews the young adult historical novel I Must Betray You (2023) by Ruta Sepetys, providing a summary, personal connection, and potential audiences and applications

Exploring Esports Spectator Motivations through a Market Segmentation Approach

Previous studies have provided valuable insights into understanding esports consumer motivations. However, their findings are limited due to constraints in the motivation scales used. To address this, the current study adopted the Motivation Scale of Esports Spectatorship (MSES) developed by Qian et al. (2019) to examine esports spectators' motivations across different segmentation variables, specifically esports genres and psychological attachments. This study focused on three esports genres: First-Person Shooters (FPS), sports based games, and Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBA). Participants were grouped into three clusters—heavy, moderate, and light esports consumers—based on K-means cluster analysis. A MANOVA was conducted with a 3 (esports genres) × 3 (esports consumer clusters) design to examine motivational factors. Findings reveal that esports consumers have varied needs and desires for spectating based on genre and psychological attachment levels. Notably, heavy esports consumers tend to maintain consistent motivations across game genres, while moderate consumers, especially those who watch MOBA and sports games, exhibit [lower and diminishing] motivations over time. The results suggest that esports genre type and engagement level play critical roles in shaping spectator motivations, underscoring the importance of developing marketing strategies tailored to diverse consumer segments

Dawn over a Small Town

A poem titled Dawn over a Small Town

Poetry Workshop Ideas

Poetry is meant to be shared, to provide an emotional experience for readers. It is difficult to define and explain. In a workshop, one might begin with some basic generalizations about openness, how readers participate in its creation, how to some degree it involves magic, both for poet and reader. During a first workshop experience, the group might begin with a few general questions to begin to dig below the surface

The Support Services Listicle

The author describes a “listicle” writing activity in which students write about campus support services in a “five things you should know” format in order to share with their classmates. This fosters a sense of audience as well as a connection to the campus

Presidential Perspectives

KATE President Caleb K. Thornton reflects on transitioning into new positions—personally, professionally, and in a global sense—highlighting the transformative power of English education.&nbsp

Online Discussion Tools for Socratic Seminar

The author describes an educational technology tool called Kialo (https://www.kialo-edu.com) that may increase participation in classroom discussions

Sound Foundations: Strengthening Reading Development through Phonological Awareness and Phonics Integration

Phonological awareness and phonics are critical components of early literacy development, serving as foundational skills that support decoding and reading comprehension. This manuscript explores the integration of phonological awareness and phonics through explicit, systematic instruction. It highlights the importance of transitioning students from recognizing and manipulating sounds to connecting these sounds with written symbols. Using evidence-based practices, educators can effectively address diverse student needs, ensuring all learners build a strong foundation for reading. Practical applications, such as tailored lessons and activities, are provided to guide educators in fostering successful literacy outcomes.&nbsp

Show Me a Sign: Young Adult Book Review

The author reviews the middle grade novel Show Me a Sign (2020) by Anne Clare LeZotte, providing a summary, character analysis and arguing for its accessibility to middle school readers