Blogs about: Jim Burke
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The Mother Lode!
A mother lode (yes, the spelling is correct; I even looked it up) is a rich and abundant source, usually of ores or minerals. But in the case of the ReadKiddoRead ning, mother lode refers to a resourc… more →
How to Teach a Novel
The Mother Lode!
wrote 1 month ago: A mother lode (yes, the spelling is correct; I even looked it up) is a rich and abundant source, usu … more →
Great Minds Thinking Alike
wrote 1 month ago: A couple months ago I mentioned the English Companion Ning. That group is now nearing 10,000 members … more →
Ideas for Before/During/After Reading!
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wrote 2 months ago: “I Love to Read” Image by Carlos Porto I recently came across a fabulous article by Jim … more →
Do the Right Thing - The Shadow of the Leader
wrote 2 months ago: ACORN’s recent troubles highlight the unique place social profit organizations hold in our society. … more →
“Ray-all-poll-ih-teek”
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wrote 3 months ago: Realpolitik: political realism or practical politics, esp. policy based on power rather than on idea … more →
Teaching in a "Flat" world.
wrote 4 months ago: My initial reaction to Kylene Beers in the first chapter was one of gung-ho enthusiasm, as she basic … more →
A Professional Learning Community (Made Easy)
wrote 8 months ago: Most of us who are psyched about teaching can muster enough enthusiasm to get us through the most tr … more →
My Personal Blog
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wrote 1 year ago: Well, I have done it! If you already follow me on Twitter, you know I blog in Visit My Class. This b … more →
Summary Lesson for Expository Text
wrote 1 year ago: 50 Essential Lessons by Jim Burke is an awesome resource! Two lessons are about Summarization. Lesso … more →
Differentiation sounds good, but I’m not seeing it in the classroom
wrote 1 year ago: Thoughts on differentiation in lieu of Burke’s chapter, “Teaching Reading in High School”. Note: Reg … more →
Classroom Discussion and the Construction of Knowledge
wrote 1 year ago: Discussion is perhaps the most important method of instruction to utilize in the classroom. This is … more →
Hance park security takes a budget hit
wrote 1 year ago: [Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] — When Phoenix’s Parks and Recreation Department … more →
