Trying something different to encourage reading. Back wall of my classroom reveals progress in my reading challenge. The Year 9 goal for the year is 8 books, Year 10 is 10...very few complete it. Mine is 44. Zero comments from students to date. #NZBFC630

Had a go at literacy tapping to recall parts of speech. It became quite competitive. Took idea from Twitter a while back. #NZBFC630

Did you see this Kerri Thompson? It may be useful for NZreadaloud too. My Y9 text Trainsurfer is available there.

This start-of-the-year activity went down well as a round within a team quiz. I call it an object-integrated doodle. So many original ideas from Y9-Y11. sandra howard #NZBFC630 #engchatnz

I was slow to discover this kiwi advert. Might use it as close analysis practice. Need more laughter in the classroom. youtu.be/Trs-isdu4eE #nzbfc630

Cafe Grammatica {Latin for skilled in writing} opened its doors yesterday as Y9s "devoured" new books, authors and genres. Three "courses" were served, with a chance to chat with fellow diners after silent reading. Instructions were on the napkins. #literacymatters #bfcnz630

Reactions to Cafe Grammatica were very positive. Responses included 'delightful,' 'epic' 'loved it' and my favourite: 'I loved Cafe Grammatica and would gladly come again.' #literacymatters #bfcnz630

I asked my year 1 classes to give me some 'Pearls of Wisdom' to live by Here is my analysis; A THREAD

Ready for a more focused term with my phone jail. I've never confiscated more than a few phones at a time during any lesson, so should be fit for purpose. They're often released within the hour. #NZBFC630

My 'books read' display is finally taking form and is 'on track'. Perhaps it is better than the ol' movie posters all over the wall? One student comment was 'They're all kids' books.' He exaggerates - only three are. #NZBFC630

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Happy #worldsketchnoteday to all my sketchnotey friends all around the world! Very grateful for this craft that binds us and pushes us all to better and better things! #snday2022 • Andrea Brücken Dr Makayla Miranda Lewis Steve Silbert (he/him)✍️ Mauro Toselli James Saretta Sunni Brown and so many more!

It has been far too long since my last sketchnote! Here is where my head is at today as the holidays in NZ draw to a close. I'm enjoying the #PasstheSketchnote developments. #snday2022

It arrived early and it’s 💙traveling💙 your way ahead of schedule🤷‍♀️ DianaLyn Perkins It was just too much fun to wait! 🌎✈️⛴🚙🎈 #PassTheSketchnote #SNDay2022 Team#5 with @Brittneerohls @mm_mikemeister @IsabelleSLB Manuella Chainot-Bataille 🙏 @carrie_baughcum Monica Spillman, EDU Pass The Sketchnote 💭✏️🌍 #team5

First time holding parent teacher consultations online. #schoolinterviews #nzbfc630

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A whale shark gliding through bioluminescent algae appears to be swimming in space. Credit: Mike Nulty

For anyone who needs to hear this today… Handle hard better.

I wonder @NicoleTitihuia if you'd like to judge a regional writing competition in 2023? I emailed your publisher with a few more details.

Accident on expressway this morning just before 8am before Taradale. Remember to pull over to the left so fire, ambulance and police can get through efficiently. Take care on wet roads #Napier