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2.1kviews I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Savannah, not about the warm Southern city, but about one of my former students with that Georgian… Read More »I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Savannah
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2.1kviews Teachers know that most adolescents lack motivation to read, both academically and recreationally, yet we can see how crucial it is for students to develop… Read More »Why We Never Get Anywhere in English Dept: The Fight between Whole-Class Novels and Choice-Only Reading
2.5kviewsIf you’re looking for a quick and easy way to spark conversation in your classroom around books, I love using Table Topics Cubes: Book Club Edition.… Read More »Tip for Sparking Conversation on Reading: Table Topic Cards