Teen Literacy Tips

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. I’d also love to hear what you have to say, so please feel free to comment on any post. Thanks for visiting!If you’re a fan of eating homegrown food, then you’re going to like the new word of the year [...]

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The following quotes are from the English Teacher’s Network quote page:

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If books are an important part of your life then drop everything you are doing and visit Librophiliac Love Letter: A Compendium of Beautiful Libraries.  Honestly, I had no idea such places existed.  If you are easily moved by beauty, then make sure you have a box of tissue at hand before you follow the [...]

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The following short video is either a metaphor for how I feel on the first day of school or an image of how the students see me–I haven’t quite decided yet.

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Sam, a talented young director, has put together a funny mini-series of original teaching videos, just what I need to help me get ready for the new school year. These comedy sketches are terrific–and too true. Students perceive more than we give them credit for. I’m no film teacher, but I think [...]

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