This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own! If you're a Language Arts or Reading teacher, then chances are that you have a classroom library. Be honest with yourself: how much do your students really use it? For my first few years of teaching, I pretty much just figured that just having a… Continue reading Your Classroom Library: Is It Healthy?
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Breaking the “Reading Rules”
This reflection is in response to the article "Some Rules We Need to Break in Our Reading Classrooms" by Pernille Ripp, reposted by Cult of Pedagogy When I introduced the Million Word Challenge to my students, I told them that all I wanted was their word count- no projects, no summaries, not a traditional reading log,… Continue reading Breaking the “Reading Rules”
The Gift of Reading
Years ago, I wanted to write my AP English essay about Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, but didn't have a copy of the book. My teacher gave me his copy by crossing out his name and writing mine. Even though it has fallen apart into two, that book remains on my shelf as a cherished possession.… Continue reading The Gift of Reading


