I love the book Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, and I think reading it aloud to 8th graders in September is the perfect way to start the year. If you’re not familiar with the story, here’s the summary from School Library Journal (with spoilers taken out): “A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, [...]
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10 Reasons to Read Freak the Mighty to Your Junior High Students
October 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Lessons, Literature, Reading, Reading Recommendations, Teaching
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Considering an E-Reader? Check Out This Video
August 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Reading
If you’re considering purchasing an e-reader, be sure to take a look at Len Edgerly’s thorough video comparing the Sony, Kobo, Nook and Kindle products:
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Mortimer Adler: The Forgotten Educational Reformer
August 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Literature, Reading, Teaching
I firmly believe that Mortimer Adler is one of the most misunderstood and neglected thinkers of the last one hundred years. Often labeled elitist and Eurocentric, people often confuse his views on education with people like Allen Bloom and Ed Hirsch, who advocate a kind of cultural literacy as a key component of education. On [...]
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