Comics Are Not Just a Form of Escapism
…led, and, as usual, I was impressed with their insights. For many, Miles provided a human-like aspect of heroism that neither Beowulf nor Achilles could provide. On that first night,…
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#WhatStoryAreYouTelling: Engaging Youth Media in the Classroom
…of youth media organizations—what kind of programs they are producing and what kinds of technology and platforms they’re using—to get a grasp of the possibilities. Through this survey of what…
Celebrating The National Day on Writing® with Texts from NCTE – Part 3!
…develops a new theoretical approach to the study of writing by fusing key aspects of postmodern theory with the empirical sensibilities of composition studies and with that field’s long-standing investment…
Build Your Stack: Eight Metaphor-Rich Poetry Recommendations
…teaching how to explore the power of metaphors. Since metaphors express images, emotions, actions, experiences, and nuances through direct and indirect comparisons, attentive readers can grasp deeper levels of meaning…
Getting Started? Getting Going!
…teacher; this time in the role of a writing coach. I began a community outreach, GETTING STARTED? GETTING GOING!, inviting aspiring writers to join me in a conference room at…
“Words with Friends”: Creating Collaborative Writing Spaces for Girls and Women of Color
…amplifies aspects of who I am. The sisterhood we have forged in Fresh I.N.K. works because our race, ethnicity, culture, language, what we have, and even what we have lost…
Culturally Responsive Books
…bullies and other manifestations of violence, and their aspirations and goals to use their passion to make their school, neighborhood, and world a better place. This book series helped students…
Selecting Texts for Your Students and Your Course
…state or local standards, and your students’ needs. Having a formal text selection policy makes clear to all stakeholders how texts are selected and who has responsibility for various aspects…
We’re All on Notice
…awareness and concern, teachers (and family members, too) can set the stage for children to start a conversation about any aspect of literacy. By what kids DON’T notice, they are…
Sneak Peek: July 2017 English Journal
…teachers can consider new methods and explore new texts. Authors in this issue stretch our imaginations and offer opportunities to reflect on what works. Themes featured involve enduring aspects of…
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