This post has been marinating in my mind for awhile now. I made myself promise it to you last week to make sure I would actually write it. I need to write it. Then Saturday came...and went in a lazy-busy way that is perfect for Saturdays, but not so perfect for remembering to blog. Which… Continue reading “Test Prep”
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Remember This…
I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming standardized test. I have a whole post percolating about it, but because it's late and I'm completely worn out -- in six schools, with seven different teachers today --- it's just going to have to wait until Saturday. I'm telling you this so I feel a little… Continue reading Remember This…
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Words that are Speaking to Me
Haven't done one of these for awhile...but these words from Katie Wood Ray in her book WRITING WORKSHOP: WORKING THROUGH THE HARD PARTS AND THEY'RE ALL HARD PARTS have been tumbling around in my mind. It’s funny, but as they’re learning about writing workshops, my teacher education students almost always say at some point in… Continue reading Words that are Speaking to Me
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Guiding Words.
These words from one of my favorite writers, Jane Yolen, in one of my favorite books about writing, Take Joy, are guiding my portion of our presentation at NCTE.
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Filling Needs.
I have this job that I'm incredibly thankful for. It gives me a chance to focus -- really focus -- on the teaching of writing. Naturally I'm interested in all areas of literacy, as well as other content areas (for those of you who don't know I'm a licensed biology and chemistry teacher), but my… Continue reading Filling Needs.
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Words that are Speaking to Me
All that is necessary for the triumph of damaging educational policies is that good educators keep silent. --- Alfie Kohn
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Words that are Speaking to Me
What we call little things are merely the causes of great things; they are the beginning, the embryo, and it is the point of departure which, generally speaking, decides the whole future of an existence. One single black speck may be the beginning of a gangrene, of a storm, of a revolution. - Amiel, Henri… Continue reading Words that are Speaking to Me
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Another Good Quote
I have a great post to share with you, but it's late. (Tonight was high school boys' soccer sectional for our hometown team. We are big soccer fans, so the post is going to have to wait.) Instead I'd like to share a favorite slide from a presentation about reflective practice that I'm giving tomorrow.
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An Old Favorite
"If you want to teach me to write,first you must love me." --- Avi
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Loving the Tough Ones
Today I was reminded of the importance of education. At the start of a new school year there is always a lot of talk about the dynamics of a classroom. How many kids in your class? How many girls? How many boys? Any siblings of previous students? And then there are more sobering stats. Like… Continue reading Loving the Tough Ones
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Be You
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~ Judy Garland Today is my first day of the new school year. I like this first day. I like starting the school year by being in the same room as all of the educators in my district. I like that… Continue reading Be You
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Words that are Speaking to Me + Something Cool
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. --- Attributed to Groucho Marx And make sure to check out these FREE SUMMER READING PRINTABLES. Don't be fooled by the word summer, I can totally envision using some of these ideas in classrooms. Check it… Continue reading Words that are Speaking to Me + Something Cool
