In The Giver by Lois Lowry, life in a utopian society is revealed through the experiences of Jonas, a soon to be twelve year old boy who is transitioning into the adult world. Part of that transition is receiving his "assignment," the role he will serve in the community for the rest of his adult life. The use of third person limited point of view focused on Jonas allows the reader to share the realization that the safety in "sameness" has terrible consequences. Read on for more of my review and ideas for classroom application.
The main characters in Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson suffer from two different eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia, as well as depression and cutting. The depiction of both girls and the diseases they struggle with was incredibly realistic and accurate. It's not a book for the faint hearted as it takes you inside the mind of Lia (anorexic) and she struggles with the death of her former best friend, Cassie (bulimic). Read on for more of my review and ideas for classroom application.
While the importance of classic novels is undisputed, sometimes it is good to switch up the literature you teach and include more than the canon in your
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Setting up a dynamic classroom library is not an easy task, but it is rewarding when done with purpose. Learn how to create your library and more in this post.
In this episode of the podcast Pam shares why homeschooling high school doesn't have to be scary and how her new course, Navigating High School can help.
Thanks to some inspiration I got from a friend on Twitter (no, I'm not calling it the other thing), I'm starting a new blog series of "Top Ten Favorites!" This first one is my top ten favorite dynamic shelving tips, one of my very favorite topics to talk about! You can view more about Dynamic…
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Dystopian literature sales have skyrocketed in recent weeks, in part because of the current political climate. How should educators use these classics in the classroom?
Graphic novels have so much potential for engaging students, creating bridges of accessibility, and launching creative possibilities.
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This curriculum is designed for educators interested in exploring copyright and fair use in relation to the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education. Please read the Code before using these curriculum materials. You can download
An Upper Elementary Collaborative blog written by 13 teachers. Includes teaching ideas and resources for grades 3, 4, and 5.
Programs for Adults | Programs for Kids | Programs for Teens | Technology/Computer Programs | All Programs | Many Library programs are in-person, while others are online "virtual" classes and events that you can "attend" from home. For our virtual classes, we're u
Inspired by my love of horror movies, a middle school bulletin board for spooky season.
Check out this quick post that highlights how to use book clubs successfully in Secondary ELA to promote the love of reading in students. You will walk away with some new ideas for using book clubs with your high school English students.
Bulletin board ideas for middle and high school ELA. Author social media profiles, quote hashtags, idiom and class rules posters, and more.
