It's that time of year for teachers . . . everything is piling-up, we've passed the "honeymoon period," and our lists of things to do could stretch to the moon (and back). Add on top of that the shorter days of the season, as well as the upcoming holidays and it is no surprised many… Continue reading Feeling Stressed?
Finishing Touches
We're putting the finishing touches on our presentations for the Keystone State Reading Association Conference, which begins today. We're looking for the fall literacy conference season to begin! (We'll be presenting at Literacy for All in Providence, RI and the NCTE Annual Convention in Orlando, FL next month.) NOTE: Cupcakes are from Sweets in the… Continue reading Finishing Touches
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Flip Cameras
I always wanted a flip camera when I was in the classroom so I could capture those students engrossed in their writing, thoughtful peer conferences, and incredible share sessions. However, by the time I wanted one, I knew I'd be exiting the classroom to work as a consultant, so I never saw that desire to… Continue reading Flip Cameras
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Words that are Speaking to Me
I wanted to write literature that pushed people into their lives rather than helping people escape from them. --- Harvey Pekar
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Will you be at KSRA?
Ruth and I will be presenting twice at the upcoming Keystone State Reading Association Conference in Hershey, PA this-coming Sunday and Monday. Our presentations are scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 24th at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday morning, October 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both presentations are entitled "Refining Reflective Practice: Pathways to Building a Stronger… Continue reading Will you be at KSRA?
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Beyond Meow and Woof
Stanley's Little Sister is the newest book in the Stanley series. (Check out the giveaway Kids Can Press is doing for readers of this blog post. Details follow at the bottom of this post.) It's written by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Bill Slavin for children in pre-school through second grade. While the characters in… Continue reading Beyond Meow and Woof
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Showing a Story
Recently, I taught a minilesson about showing a story. In typical intermediate grade fashion, students were writing stories filled with struggles, but slim on creating a picture in the reader’s mind. My minilesson went like this (and, yes, it was less than 15 minutes!): Share this chart – all of which we’ve discussed in previous… Continue reading Showing a Story
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Conferring.
Tomorrow I get to meet with a book study group. We're going to read Conferring: The Keystone to Reader's Workshop by Patrick Allen. Deb Gaby, an incredible reading coach for my district is leading the study and asked us to reflect on a few questions before tomorrow. Write down what you hope to gain from… Continue reading Conferring.
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Giveaway Recipient for The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition
I'm pleased to announce the winner of the free copy of The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition. Karen Dempsey's name was picked out of my prize bowl this morning. Karen, once you send me your address please be sure to look for your copy of David Borgenicht, Nathaniel Marunas, and Robin Epstein's book… Continue reading Giveaway Recipient for The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition
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Words that are Speaking to Me
You have to be brave to take out that white sheet of paper and put on it words that could be evidence of your stupidity. --- Sol Saks
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So Excited!
I just noticed our book, Day by Day is online at Stenhouse. Click here to check out the entire text!
