Day: November 6, 2007

lucy calkins · teacher of writing · the persona of a writer · wn entry

Stacey’s WN Entry: Two People Who’ve Really Changed My Life

Stacey Shubitz3 Comments

The two people who changed my life were both my teachers. Carol Snook Role: 1st Grade Teacher Carol Snook was the most amazing teacher a child could ask for. She celebrated each student and cherished what was unique about each of her 14 kiddos (the year I had her). She insisted that we keep in… Continue reading Stacey’s WN Entry: Two People Who’ve Really Changed My Life

adolescent literacy · books · critical literacy · key beliefs · linda rief · professional books · reflections

defining book.

Ruth Ayres2 Comments

Recently my curriculum director gave me the book:  Adolescent Literacy:  Turning Promise into Practiceedited by Kylene Beers, Robert E.Probst, & Linda Rief.  (Is my curriculum director awesome, or what?)  I am quickly realizing that it is one of those defining books for me.  It is all of the top secondary literacy leaders in the field… Continue reading defining book.