Getting Out of the Essay Rut edutopia.org/article/gettin… Some great suggestions for alternative assignments!

The Unexpected Power of Reading Conferences edutopia.org/article/unexpe… This article answers the question: How might we make students accountable for what they read?

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Practical strategies for working w/our youngest learners. Multilingualism as a strength - not a deficit. How can we use student/home identities to inform our beliefs and practices?⁦Anastasia⁩ ⁦jeewan c⁩ ⁦Learning Centre 1⁩ gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/04/…

So pumped. Can't wait! Try not to destroy the earth with a bombardment of meteors in the process. People would get mad.

Response: Knowing 'When to Stop Teaching Strategies & Just let Students Read' blogs.edweek.org/teachers/class… via Education Week

TDSB Pineapple week is approaching!

Micro Writing is Having a Macro Impact on Identity Development: Can you tell a story in 6 words? edsurge.com/news/2018-09-3… #edtech via EdSurge

What Students Want to Talk About - Educational Leadership What does teaching for friendship look like? ascd.org/publications/e…

When you use them meaningfully, running records can really help you move the needle. bit.ly/2vEhdG6

Helping Students Hone Key Communication Skills: How can we get students t practice these skills? middleweb.com/38881/helping-… #TDSB_EngLit

How peer-to-peer teaching engages students, fosters metacognitive skills, and deepens understanding.

This is so great PresteignPS! Sylvie Webb

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It's all about student choice! English Literacy

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation nyti.ms/2yFJAFm Get your students to create media, analyze media, and share the photos that represent them!@TDSB_EngLit

Reading and Writing in Math Class edutopia.org/article/readin… News media provides teachers with many opportunities to connect math to our mediated worlds.

Learning to Be Flexible edutopia.org/article/learni… What would you change about your classroom? English Literacy

Excellent messages about enhanced pathways in grade 9 English and the importance of good teaching.