<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Meredith The English Teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your English/ELA resource creator specializing in high-value units for teachers who need post-ready, high-engagement material for middle & HS English.]]></description><link>https://room257.wixsite.com/meredithoneill/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:07:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://room257.wixsite.com/meredithoneill/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Throw a Classroom Hemingway Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernest Hemingway is my imaginary boyfriend.  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