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I actually hate the "I agree/ I disagree" statements kids toss in. I have the kids quote and translate the quote and then use the pattern "two works of literature that prove/disprove this are ___ by…
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"I am writing to you about......"
I always begin a discussion on the dreaded "I am writing to you about.." by comparing essays to telephone conversations. I act out a phone to my ear asking them if they would ever say, "Hello, Sandy?…
Replied Oct. 30, 2009
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Thanks so much for sharing. Your ideal of re-visioning and playfulness resonates. I think there are many kinds of re-reading. Two main kinds that come to mind: 1. is a re-reading that delves more deeply into the text; 2. is a re-reading intended to…
I tend to use re-reading for a few purposes.
1. Obviously if they didn't get it and needed additional background or support
2. To engage them in a discussion of the writer's craft
3. To encourage them to go deeper in a text to create more meaning
R…
What are your ideas for the other three sections?
I actually hate the "I agree/ I disagree" statements kids toss in. I have the kids quote and translate the quote and then use the pattern "two works of literature that prove/disprove this are ___ by author and ___ by author.
I tell the kids it's re…
I always begin a discussion on the dreaded "I am writing to you about.." by comparing essays to telephone conversations. I act out a phone to my ear asking them if they would ever say, "Hello, Sandy? The conversation I am about to have with you is a…
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And what about the fact that often writers don't know what their thesis is until they begin reflecting in writing about a subject or occurrence? Happens to me all the time.
Thank you so much everyone! I definitely have a better feel for how essential questions work. I've been able to brainstorm a few and included a few here. Feel free to tell me if I am way off base.
What does it mean to be an “Outsider”?
What makes…
Judith--
One opportunity is Teen Ink (http://www.teenink.com). This is a publication for teens only, ages 13-19, to submit and publish their work. The one draw back I found is that once accepted, Teen Ink keeps all rights to the work. This means ki…
Bill,
You have it wrong. I didn't say the theory has not had wide influence. I never said anything like that. I agree that it has had wide influence. What I said was I've never heard of teachers labeling themselves as constructivists or nonconstruct…
The Ugly Truth is that my number one goal for my students right now has to be to raise their 2010 standardized test scores.
I find it disturbing, off-base, heart-wrenching, and almost something shameful to admit. However, NCLB has my entire school'…
I am in search of a novel set during the Great Depression/Dust Bowl era. It will be used in a 10th grade history class; most of the students are struggling readers. The teacher would like to stay away from the "big name classics." He wants something…
Yay Doug! He was one of my teachers in pre-teaching grad school (itp.nyu.edu), and I'm a huge fan of his work. Thanks for posting this, Frank. I'm really excited to see what these guys have come up with this time.
I am looking for opportunities for high school students to publish their writing. I am in VT. We are part of the NWP and can certainly offer that to our students. I know about the Mountain Review, but I would really appreciate other venues where stu…
Oh, a marvelous poem, Carol -- by one of my favorite poets. In graduate school far back in the 60's, I took a creative writing class from Bly at the University of Kansas, and have never forgotten it. Thanks for the connection.
I actually do have a plan (I also have a yearly book filled with objectives). I just can't say I have a detailed plan. I found it easier to plan for 90 minute block lessons than the 45 minutes we have at this school which makes me feel like I am in…
Oh I do! I just had a tutorial with a final year student, who thank me for introducing her to philosophy. It's just that the rest of it sucks up so much time.
Andy,
The fact that you have not heard of it doesn't mean the theory has not had a wide influence. Nearly every school of education in America now promotes "constructivist" ideas, and it is why many of our student teachers are not receiving some of…
How about this for a poetic connection to your posting, Hamilton?
Gratitude to Old Teachers by Robert Bly
When we stride or stroll across the frozen lake,
We place our feet where they have never been.
We walk upon the unwalked. But we are uneasy.…
I really think that PDFs kick SOOO much butt compared to .mobi Kindle Books or any other text with DRMs.
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