One of the best things about books is that they can take us to world-wide settings without leaving the sofa….
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Building Book Love 2022 Year End Review
I love taking a moment to reflect on the past year before planning out the new one. Last year I…
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Independent Reading in High School with Whole Class Novels
Independent reading time transformed my high school ELA classroom and I’ve been singing its praises ever since. I taught on…
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Using Picture Books in High School to Start an ELA Unit
The hook of a lesson plan or unit has always been my favorite part of the planning process. Standards: BORING….
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Literature Circle Novels in Verse Activities for Middle School ELA
Novels in verse are such a gift to readers of all ages, but especially young adults. For avid readers, YA…
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