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Great ways to turn middle-schoolers into excited readers and writers
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So important to engage those boys!
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good read: "A Must Have Chart Featuring Critical Thinking Skills" http://t.co/aTLVqmfRKm Delete the scoop?
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by Kevin Eagan Today, I’d like to pose a simple question, and give my opinion on something that I’ve struggled with as a reader for a while now: why write in the margins? Why do many readers mark u... Via Lynnette Van Dyke, Sue Ward Delete the scoop?
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The following tools may help you reach your reluctant readers and make use of what is in the virtual world. Via Heather Stapleton 
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June 2, 4:44 AM
Article from the Australian Teacher Magazine promoting the excellent Inside a Dog website (Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria) and ReadPlus subscription website.
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Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version. Via Baiba Svenca, Janet Ilko 
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May 25, 10:31 AM
Want to look at this more closely as a tool for my students. 
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May 25, 2:03 PM
Some interesting apps included in this list. All I need now are some ideas! Delete the scoop?
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"Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed that are in addition to the seven survival skills as identified by Tony Wagner. This post focuses on grit." Via Beth Dichter, Jennifer Hurley-Coughlin 
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June 1, 9:15 PM
Are you interested in learning more about how grit is a 21st century skill? Jackie Gerstein provides an in-depth look at grit in this post. You will find an image with a great definition, a TED Talk by Angela Duckworth on grit, as well as a link to a quiz that allows you to measure your grit level compared to others, and a list of some of the "characteristics or dispositions of Grit." Perhaps you are asking yourself how can I work grit into my classroom? For example, project based learing, or having students work on independent study projects (think passion-driven) provide opportunities for students to use some of the dispositions discussed, such as tenacity, self-control, self-discipling and long-term goal oriented. As always, there is a robust list of additional resources. Delete the scoop?
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"Audiobooks seem to greatly appeal to many people and alienate others, who consider them, somehow, a ‘cheat’ on the experience of reading. For children, however, they are proven literacy tool that help kids by:
Introducing them to books above their reading level Improving their vocabulary acquisition, fluency and comprehension Teaching critical listening
I don’t really understand all the negative flap about them, though. I think people get too hung up on the idea that somehow audiobooks replace reading – they don’t, and should not. They are simply a different experience that allows people/kids with different dominant learning modalities (auditory vs. visual, etc.) to enjoy the art of storytelling in a way most suited to their strengths, and are especially great to use with reluctant readers to lead the back into the reading process itself." Via Heather Stapleton
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I believe that audiobooks are bringing back the art of storytelling, and that the actors who record audiobooks are often outstanding. Also, I've been loving the Whispersync feature from Amazon, making it possible to read, then listen, between devices. It allows me to be mindful of how I want to experience a book.
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June 8, 10:42 PM
Free audiobooks are on offer again from SYNC during the US summer break. It is a great opportunity to download and listen to YA and classics for free. Go to http://www.audiobooksync.com/ for more details. If you live outside United States also look at this link http://www.audiobooksync.com/free-sync-downloads/non-u-s-listener/ Delete the scoop?
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Too excited for this weekend's Saturday workshop “Writing for Children,” I thought I'd take a peek at the lesson plan and share a few goodies: Read books—the classics you grew up reading and new books your kids and ... Delete the scoop?
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Group brainstorming and decision software made easy. Discover why this is the best brainstorming and group decision making software for group mapping! GroupMap shows you what the group is thinking by combining the views and ideas of individual participants. It provides valuable insight for leading a group, collective learning and effective decision making. Solve a problem, learn together or discover common ground...quickly and effectively. Via Baiba Svenca 
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Group brainstorming application GroupMap lets students and teachers work collaboratively on producing ideas, plans, reflections, revision and exam preparation, case studies, projects etc. Free account allows to involve 5 participants and create 25 public maps.There are also different paid accounts. Watch the tutorial http://www.groupmap.com/tour/ about how to use this tool. At present GroupMap requires Google Chrome or Safari browsers on your PC, or Safari on your iPad. 
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Great site for teachers wanting to work collaboratively. Delete the scoop?
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April 11, 12:13 PM
Concise annotations of eight popular mind mapping tools, both free and paid.
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Into the Book focuses on eight reading comprehension strategies for grades 1-4. Kids area has interactive activities for each strategy, teacher area features teacher guides, lesson plans, posters, video and audio clips, downloads, and more. Via Dennis T OConnor 
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February 26, 3:42 PM
Suggested by the folks at the Wisconsin Media Lab Note the media lab is only available to those with a Wisconsin Library Card. Delete the scoop?
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CCSSO developed this list of tools and resources to point states to promising practices and tools to support Common Core State Standards implementation. Via Mel Riddile, Jennifer Hurley-Coughlin Delete the scoop?
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Get definitions with just a click. Identify SAT/ACT vocabulary words on any page. Our free bookmarklet makes it easy to improve your vocabulary while you surf the web! Via John Dalziel, juandoming, Lynnette Van Dyke 
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February 28, 2:53 AM
This could be a useful tool to help you improve your vocabulary 
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February 28, 6:34 PM
Very nice for SAT/academic vocabulary. Good for high level EFL students. Delete the scoop?
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iPad programs are gathering steam in higher education, but there's a growing recognition that the key to success lies in building faculty support and adequate infrastructure first. Via Judy Schrape, Lynnette Van Dyke 
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This is one of my favorite resources for writing workshop and writing notebooks. Delete the scoop?
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A free resource that uses interactive video and games-based learning to teach students vocabulary. Educators can set school tournaments, and students can play fun learning games challenging classmates and other schools. Via Nik Peachey, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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Nick DeMartino: "The session was called "Unlock the Power of Fans" at Transmedia Los Angeles’ monthly meetup earlier this week, but I’ll remember it as the Fanthropology of Theatrics, because I learned so much about the way audiences are using the new collaborative storytelling platform that I was there to represent." Via The Digital Rocking Chair 
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Nick DeMartino takes us through Theatrics, the storytelling tool behind Beckinfield, Welcome To Sanditon, and Psych's The S#cial Sector. 
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Now to move this up a notch, what about a few slicker videos, wannabe actors etc.? Delete the scoop?
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Very detailed teaching plans along with annotated texts for close reading. Delete the scoop?
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A recent survey by the National Center for Literacy Education finds that, in the era of the Common Core State Standards, 77% of teachers are prioritizing litera Via Lynnette Van Dyke 
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June 9, 4:24 PM
Yes! It's all about literacy in the end. Glad to see we're all working together towards the same objectives!
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I think of this as a kind of remote student-teacher conference on student writing. Delete the scoop?
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Stuck on what to write about for your company blog or website? Check out these content-creating tips from Ann Handley of MarketingProfs. Via Baiba Svenca 
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Concept mapping and mind mapping are powerful graphic organizers, strategies for organizing and representing knowledge. They were developed during the seventies.The terms may seem to be interchangeable, but there are some differences in the way they are created and used. Via Baiba Svenca
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For some people mind mapping and concept mapping may represent the same technique, however, there are some differences. This article compares these two terms and lists their similarities and differences in a simple mind map (or a concept map?). 
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April 10, 10:42 PM
While discussing, it is logic, the psycology, the better half. Once you decided to start with it is the best half, to go with the Science the proven subject, which needs some more reaserch for the betterment of the society. From this point the Science and Phylosophy go to gether, no body is not sure of the output. Respect each other and make the points to be solved and tobe promoted. No love, no fear, makes way for justice. Delete the scoop?
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Watterson, B. (1994). Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel.
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"Boys need a sense of purpose in order to engage with what they do. Give them an audience, create real ‘wow’ moments and help develop a love of fiction. Gary Wilson explores some practical ways in which you can help to engage boys." Via Heather Stapleton 
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March 1, 12:02 PM
Boys love book club! Teaching wilderness skills by reading Swiss Family Robinson! Delete the scoop?
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Boys do read differently; that does not mean that they can't love reading. It just means that we have to select more careully.