“Oh please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away. And in its place you can install, a lovely bookcase on the wall.” Roald Dahl
AL A CARTE (JANUARY 31, 2014)
The Fault in Our Stars, Movie Version – Many of your students may have read this popular book by John Green. There’s a movie version coming soon. Could have a discussion about which is better–book or movie? (Hands down, with The Hunger Games…the book!)
TextProject Resources – I admire Elfrieda Hiebert (known as Freddie to her friends) for the work she has done in the world of reading. This site formalizes a decade-plus of ongoing work done by Hiebert. It’s full of marvelous resources. Check out the 4Es (Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Events). Nice lessons abound here!
Book Recommends – This site is fast and easy to scan for possible fresh titles for your students.
In Case You Didn’t Know – What’s a “blab school”? Check out this video. Then check out this link.
An Alternate Take on Close Reading – This article has a fresh perspective on close reading. Yes, we talk a lot about it, but I think this author’s purpose is a valuable one to think about: “Lots and lots of text at instructional reading levels is the best way to develop good readers.”
Choice Literacy – Here’s another good site for a lot of helpful resources on literacy and middle school. They are celebrating Middle School Literacy on this site, Feb. 1-7. As they say…enjoy!