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Responding to Literature
Assigning independent reading seems to be one of the most controversial aspects of teaching English. Almost daily I see teachers asking about how much time to give for in-class reading and how to keep students accountable while they read. If you have read either of...
Professional Books to Read Again
So many books, so little time. This is my mantra. It is very rare for me to read a book more than once unless of course, I’m using that book in class and then it’s likely I’ve read it 10 times. When it comes to professional books with teaching ideas and strategies I...
Turn “I hate reading” into “I love reading”
Reading might be one of my favorite past times, but it's not often a favorite activity for my students. At the start of every school year I hear at least one, but usually, many more than that, say, "I hate to read." They like to really reiterate their point with...