Judy Wittenberg
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22-07-2014 16:53:43
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10th grade English classes chose nonfiction library books to analyze themes. Teacher observations: kids are reading about the past that relates to the present, reading about people like them or unlike them & reading about subjects that they are interested in! πEPS Libraries
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All year longβ¦β I canβt read that. Look how long it is!β But guess what? Today he finished it! 444 pages!! Thatβs the power of choice reading & relevant text!! Angie Thomas #BookLove #Spartan_Strong #CPSBest
Kids read when we get the conditions right: choice, consistent in-class time, relevant + diverse libraries, adult + peer recommendations. ππ EPS Libraries
Will miss this big 'ol MVHS library where 30-50 kids learn how to break for lunch in one space: read, play games, create, cultivate friendships, pause, schoolwork. EPS Libraries
When you need to pack a library, you will want these students on your team. 493 boxes of library books. #gratitude ππ EPS Libraries
A student's feedback after recently finishing "Loving Vs. Virginia" by Patricia Hruby Powell: it really opens your eyes to just how recently segregation was in place, it's very eye-opening. #windowbooks #SocialInjusticeUnit EPS Libraries
Love it when students know where to look for new books...the "to be processed" cart. S chose two books to check out for the summer. π EPS Libraries
Summer Book Club starts today! Looking forward to diverse author voices & learning with teachers across the nation to advance Evergreen PS equity & inclusion goals. ππ EPS Libraries
Dia de los Muertos in the new library. Many thanks to some period 4 leadership students for designing and creating the beautiful display! πEPS Libraries #RepresentationMatters
Closing out Native American Heritage Month w/gratitude for MV student & father who created an interactive display with many artifacts #RepresentationMatters EPS Libraries
Observing students borrowing library books their peers recommend is the best gift. π 2 lunch regulars and 2 boys from reading workshop classroom EPS Libraries #CultureOfLearning #SocialDimensionOfRdg
Juxtaposed at the intersection of heartbreak and hope for our EPS Libraries π π‘ Just wanted to share some thoughts from a student- he wants to be a librarian β€οΈπ
Read Black authors year round? Absolutely! I intend to w/my 150 students next year. #RepresentationMatters EPS Libraries