I went to college with a girl who was all about using graphic novels in the classroom. She always did the best evidence-based presentations on this subject in our English education classes and finally convinced me to try them out. The first graphic novel I ever read was Maus, and I absolutely loved it. I immediately attempted to fit it into my curriculum, but due to lack of funding, it never ... Read More about Teaching with Graphic Novels on a Budget
How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
I've been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I'm able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. I express that free-choice reading is SO important in helping students with many aspects of ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
6 Ways to Have a Book Club With Your Teenager or Tween
Let me preface this list by saying that I don’t have any children of my own yet, but I teach about 75 teenagers a day and have a dog and husband, so that makes me an expert on parenting right? HA. Jokes aside, I don’t think parents realize just how much their own reading habits and interest in books affect their child’s love of reading. A simple “Oh I’ve read that book, and it’s really good” can ... Read More about 6 Ways to Have a Book Club With Your Teenager or Tween
