The American Icon Paper
…Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, jazz music, a Mustang convertible, and the Super Bowl. And the list goes on. By talking through the example of the American flag, students have…
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A Marvel of an Avenger
…and Spider Man are gazing at the electronic news banner on a building in New York City’s Times Square. The banner proclaims that Spider Man will be awarded the key…
Let’s Commit to Celebrating the Read-Aloud Year-Round
…think about him when I reflect on the importance of the read-aloud. Reading aloud provides people of all ages the opportunity to claim the power of their voices, build a…
Parents Are “Showing Up and Showing Out” During Remote Instruction
…teacher, it has become important for me to build community with trusted colleagues who I can exchange support, motivation, encouragement, fresh ideas, and honest opinions with, when needed. Since my…
The Desire for Literacy 5: Just Because You Can’t Read
…can’t do it; she storms out of the classroom and out of the building. Terrance remains in the room, worn and quiet. But before long Lee Ann returns, and then…
What Do We Want Students to Know about the Media?
…analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms — from print to video to the Internet. Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media…
Ponderings on Mental Health, Literature, and the Middle School Classroom
…an English language arts (ELA) classroom teacher and began to build connections with my students was a real need for a knowledge-base in adolescent social-emotional development. Despite years of preparation,…
Reading Because We Love It!
…tool for building people into groups, for allowing us to function as more than self-obsessed individuals. Read—because you love it, because you deserve it, because you need it, and so…
What Swim Classes Taught Me About Teaching
…that your teaching form isn’t at its full capacity. Building up your stamina, whether swimming or teaching, is an important part of the work. Be willing to think that your…
“I’m a Poet!”: Motivating Students the “Write” Way
…accept well-intentioned, positive feedback. My students find that their mistakes can be managed and actually converted into learning opportunities that build grit and resilience. These risks do not end in…
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