Professional Book recommendations by Laurie Stowell https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg Recommend the book you received at the December conference and more. Tell us what was valuable to you about the book. en-us 2017-05-01 20:34:10 UTC 2023-04-05 15:45:22 UTC hello@padlet.com With rigor for all: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature (2nd ed.) by Carol Jago lstowell https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/169285333 Carol Jago shows middle and high school teachers how to create English classrooms where students care about living literate lives and develop into proficient independent readers. Students need books that mirror their own experiences and if you teach literature that you love, your students will be more likely to love it too.]]> 2017-05-01 20:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/169285333 [using literary criticism with students -- not the actual title lauriestowell1 https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047078 I have read parts of this book. The author (whose name I also don't remember!) has a chapter on feminist criticism that provides a really helpful introduction for looking at literature through a feminist lens. ]]> 2017-05-04 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047078 Teaching Argument by Jennifer Fletcher https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047116 I picked this book just before I began reformulating my persuasive unit for this year. While I didn't read it in its entirety, I pulled certain resources and techniques from it that I used with my own students. There was a reading/writing connection throughout the book; my class has a strong writing component that requires rigorous attention. The books provided information, explanation, and resources that I could use within my lessons.

]]> 2017-05-04 20:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047116 English Language Learners and the New Standards: Developing Language, Content Knowledge, and Analytical Practices in the Classroom https://www.wested.org/resources/english-language-learners-and-the-new-standards/ https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047125
This resource presents a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage English language learner (ELL) students in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language
]]> 2017-05-04 20:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047125 Notice and Note: by Kylene Beers and Bob Probst https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047199 There are two versions of this: the first deals with fiction and the second nonfiction. In it, many of the discussions we have already had are covered: Lexiles vs. text complexity,  engaging students in deeper analysis, and encouraging academic conversation. The authors identify what they call Signposts of author moves that are common to most literature (and nonfiction in that book). They give sample lessons, some re-printable materials, and links online to videos of student discussions.]]> 2017-05-04 20:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047199 Write Like This- Kelly Gallagher https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047536 Inspired me to start writing with my students and they are enjoying the prompts- very engaging ]]> 2017-05-04 20:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047536 Uncharted Territory (Burke) https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047639 While we aren't adopting this text officially on our campus, it is an awesome resource when it comes to understanding thematic units. I love the variety of text types, as well as the fact that it suggests thematic links to longer works.]]> 2017-05-04 20:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047639 In the Best Interest of Students (Gallagher) https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047652 https://goo.gl/images/EpvpGN
The book promises:
"Dialing up the amount of reading and writing students are doing.
         Balancing rigorous, high-quality literature and non-fiction with high-interest, student-selected titles.
         Giving students much more choice when it comes to reading and writing activities.
         Encouraging readers to deepen their comprehension by moving beyond the "four corners of the text."
         Using modeling to enrich students' writing skills in the prewriting, drafting, and revision stages.
         Helping young writers to achieve more authenticity through the blending of genres.
         Resisting the de-emphasis of narrative and imaginative reading and writing.
         Providing students with more opportunities to sharpen their listening and speaking skills
         Planning lessons that move beyond Common Core expectations. 



]]> 2017-05-04 20:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047652 With Rigor for All https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047713
I am enjoying this book and it was a real treat to get a chance to hear the author speak twice this past year. Carol is always pushing teachers not to underestimate their students by avoiding rigorous texts. Instead, she advocates finding ways to connect these texts to student's lives today and making a case for the reason why the text is considered a classic.]]> 2017-05-04 20:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047713 https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047956 2017-05-04 20:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170047956 In the Best Interest of Students (Gallagher) https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048203 I love that this text explores the CCSS but in a way that "gets it." Teachers know what they're doing, and can see when and where the new standards exceed our expectations.....as well as where they may fall short. As a result, the book is a really refreshing and helpful look at how to creatively and constructively meet the standards while also doing what is truly "in the best interest of students." Loved it! I've never had so many sticky notes in a professional book. ;) ]]> 2017-05-04 20:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048203 Teaching Argument by Jennifer Fletcher https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048396 I chose this professional book because of its persuasive writing component and the grade level reading that this content supports.  I have not read this book in its entirety to date, but I have been conferring with my colleagues and like it practical suggestions that I find useful in my personal teaching style and strategies.\]]> 2017-05-04 20:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048396 Uncharted Territory by Jim Burke josh_clements1 https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048469 The anthology contains a variety of text sets centered around a common theme. The texts are engaging and the questions that follow helped my students unpack the texts. I also appreciated the essential questions at the beginning of each chapter. The projects at the end of each chapter were also useful. ]]> 2017-05-04 20:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048469 Uncharted Territory https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048489 I appreciate the thematic organization and meaningful choice of texts in this reader. Would a reference to this text be helpful for our creation of text sets?]]> 2017-05-04 20:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048489 Props To Write Like This by Kelly Gallagher jennifermonroe https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048552 I thoroughly enjoyed the prompts and reasonings behind thematically working through different purposes for writing with accessible and short daily prompts. Providing mentor texts that are quick and easy to read and mimic helped my students gain confidence in their journaling and blogging in my class last year.]]> 2017-05-04 20:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048552 Kudos to Gallagher! https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048783 Growing up in Anaheim, Kelly Gallagher is an innovative thinking who really cares about his students writing! Check this book out, yo]]> 2017-05-04 20:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170048783 Revision Tutori nikkistclair https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170053862 I adapted the tutorial and made a general essay tutorial and uploaded it to the Google classroom ]]> 2017-05-04 20:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170053862 Write beside them by Penny Kittle lstowell https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170059909 THE BEST BOOK on teaching a writer's workshop in a high school (or middle school) classroom.]]> 2017-05-04 21:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lstowell/f2myysdqe3gg/wish/170059909