mentor texts

An Edge of the Seat Mentor Text + a Book Giveaway

As an observant Jew, I will observe Yom Kippur, which begins today at sundown.  The Days of Awe, which is a ten day period that begins with Rosh Hashanah and ends with Yom Kippur, is a time for introspection, where Jews think about the year that has passed, make amends for sins they’ve committed, and… Continue reading An Edge of the Seat Mentor Text + a Book Giveaway

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A Mentor Text that Deals with Social Issues

We’ve all had that kid in our class.  You know who I mean.  It’s the kid who sticks out like a sore thumb because of his weight, because of his hair, or because of the way his voice sounds.  I had that kid in my class each year… sometimes more than one per year.  That… Continue reading A Mentor Text that Deals with Social Issues