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21st century literacy is a frenetic term. Literacy in the 21st century involves technology literacy, especially being able to access and use word processing programs, Power Point, email, blogs, and social networking sites. But this literacy extends…
This piece is the beginning of a collection of reflections on my teaching practice. I use Linda Christensen's Reading, Writing, and Rising Up as inspiration for what my classroom can become in the years to come. I have been thinking of it as a "tool…
I've been reading all about a spunky protagonist by the name of Sookie Stackhouse. She is featured in such books as Definitely Dead, All Together Dead, and From Dead to Worse. She is a telepathic human stuck with solving crimes involving the superna…
I was pretty annoyed by Elbows characterization of two kinds of writers: one that has trouble, but when given room to "freewrite" shows blossoming creativity, and the other that flows out continuous mediocrity. How can we identify only TWO types of…
I also find it difficult to not focus on an orderly finished product when teaching writing to my students. I get hung up on making sure they can complete an essay. This is what they must do for the ELA Regents and the NYSESLAT English proficiency te…
I'm obviously not in your group, but Dara, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. When I hear Elbow I think "head shoulders knees and toes knees and toes." But as an aspiring English teacher I will invest so time learning about Elbow...and Lopate!
I like the idea of freewriting as a method to become more limber as a writer, that it helps your words flow more easily, and also releases creativity. Grace and Cecilia assigned us the task of writing everyday before beginning our summer together. I…
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- At 2:22pm on July 23, 2009,
Cara Furman said…
- Very funny and a great balance of tone - bitter sweet and appreciative, funny and seriousness. I like how you ended it from the grown perspective too. I also like the descriptive language and the use of sound words throughout.
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- Who am I?
- I'm an ESL teacher who lives in Manhattan and is from Pasadena, CA.
- My School
- Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music
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This piece is the beginning of a collection of reflections on my teaching practice. I use Linda Christensen's Reading, Writing, and Rising Up as inspiration for what my classroom can become in the years to come. I have been thinking of it as a "tool-book" for helping me to think about how I will approach teaching next year. Most of the writing was developed through free-write. Many of the thoughts are not yet flushed out. It is not complete.
After three years of teaching I am fairly certain tha… Continue
After three years of teaching I am fairly certain tha… Continue
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Chapeaux by Margaret F.
Running Memories by Mat Gerowitz
The Smell of Gardenia by Julia Loving
My Brown Purse by Aileen Malave
Landslide by Julie Miele
My Grandmother by Beth St John
VoiceThread Narrative Discussions
Family Camp by Paul Allison
Quality of Life by JoAnn Chen
Ellie Tells a Story by Julie Conason
Childhood... by Wendy Farkas
Life in Shards by Margaret F.
Honeymoon by Mat Gerowitz
My Loving Family by Julia Loving
Family Stories by Aileen Malave
Travel by Sonali Matani
Amsterdam 2008 by Julie Miele
My Running... by Beth St John
Our reflections on creating these VoiceThreads.
Tumblr Inquiries
Values & Education by JoAnn Chen
Curriculum Reform by Julie Conason
The Final by Wendy Farkas
My Tumblr Project by Margaret F.
Tumblr Postings by Mat Gerowitz
Social Activism by Karen Levy
My Journey by Julia Loving
Confidence by Aileen Malave
Becoming... by Sonali Matani
Finding Faith by Julie Miele
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