https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw en-us 2018-12-14 18:26:14 UTC 2019-08-15 15:02:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774277 Jennifer Gonzalez created this go-to site for handy resources related to all aspects of teaching. Her content is easy to read and includes videos, blogs, podcasts, and easy tutorials. She even sells some of her resources.  Her ideas are relevant and doable.]]> 2018-12-14 18:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774277 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774439 This is my favorite blog on writing instruction! Stacey Shubitz was one of the founders of the blog and has maintained it over the years and grown it to include many guest authors. They run an amazing writing challenge called Slice of Life, and offer great advice for all aspects of writing instruction.]]> 2018-12-14 18:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774439 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774655 Middle Web has great articles, resources and ideas all geared towards working in a middle school.  Content covers instruction in all disciplines as well as behavior management, SEL, and other facets of supporting middle schoolers.]]> 2018-12-14 18:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774655 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774970 Gravity and her team write blogs a few times a month.  They're an amazing team of K-12 educators and consultants who I worked with in NY/NJ.  Their blog postings are always thought provoking and cover a wide breadth of topics. One of my favorites is "Two Magic Words: What else?"]]> 2018-12-14 18:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314774970 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314775179 John Schumacer, aka Mr. Schu, is the Scholastic Ambassador of School Libraries. He reads and reviews children's and young adult literature every single day! His posts always share some of the latest and greatest titles to get into the hands of readers.]]> 2018-12-14 18:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314775179 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314779986 The Nerdy Book Club is just what it sounds like - a place for book lovers to join together! You can learn about great literature and read about reading instruction and the power of books in our lives.]]> 2018-12-14 18:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314779986 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314780743 Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts are consultants who have created an amazing website of resources. Their blog and videos offer tangible, practical steps for improving instruction in ELA. They cover topics in reading and writing instruction and have amazing ideas!]]> 2018-12-14 18:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314780743 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314782089 Pernille Ripp is a teacher, author and speaker who is passionate about getting great literature into the hands of readers. Her blog has some of my favorite book lists. She uses her own students to cultivate these lists and her recommendations end up being some of my favorites. She also has great advice for teaching reading. ]]> 2018-12-14 18:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314782089 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314784259 This is one of my favorite blog posts that I've read this year. It's on the Robb Review, which often posts great educational articles. Patty McGee wrote this article in the spring and it beautifully explores how to teach with "compassion and esteem."]]> 2018-12-14 18:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314784259 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314787631 While this isn't specifically an ELA resource, it's a go-to site for supporting student inquiry.  This is a great site for nurturing student curiosity.]]> 2018-12-14 19:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314787631 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314788982 Educational Leadership is one of my favorite journals. They post a lot of their articles in full text online. They have some amazing contributors and really interesting, inspirational, thought-provoking research-backed content. ]]> 2018-12-14 19:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314788982 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314789755 Beloved author Jacqueline Woodson was interviewed by Education Week in early 2018. This blog post transcribes her interview.]]> 2018-12-14 19:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314789755 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314791624 Ralph Fletcher, one of my favorite writers and teachers of writing, lists helpful tips for young writers. HIs Writer's Desk also includes poetry and other snippets of his writing that can be great to share with students. ]]> 2018-12-14 19:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314791624 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314851748 Kelly Gallagher is a teacher and speaker who shares his work with his current students with others.  His article a week selections are relevant, engaging, and from a wide variety of sources. ]]> 2018-12-15 00:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314851748 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314852076 This op-ed in the NY Times explores the lack of voice and passion in students' essays.  Scott Korb, the author, urges educators to, "value more the complete and complex lives of young people" in order to breathe life into their writing. ]]> 2018-12-15 00:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314852076 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314852264 Even though I've linked the Two Writing Teachers site, I wanted to post this separately. I like to pair this text with 'The Soul-Crushing Student Essay.' This post explores strategies you can teach students to incorporate voice and passion into their essays.]]> 2018-12-15 00:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/314852264 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/315393340 Visible Thinking routines are great ways to make the invisible work of reading comprehension and research visible. These routines are easy to follow and reveal the inner working of our students' minds.]]> 2018-12-18 01:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/315393340 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/316062838 Reading the Chart Chums blog has helped take my chart game to the next level. They offer great suggestions for creating charts, drawing symbols and images, and storing charts. Visual cueing systems are so important for learning and the advice on this blog can help you make them meaningful and simple to create.]]> 2018-12-20 02:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/316062838 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/316063712 Berit Gordon is an author and consultant who specializes in supporting middle and high school students increase autonomy and engagement in reading. Her blog posts are relevant and deal with current issues facing middle and high school educators. One of my favorites is: Part I: Odysseus, Meet Katniss: Moving Non-Reader Teens to Skilled and Stamina-Driven with a Blend of Classics and Choice Reading

]]> 2018-12-20 02:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/316063712 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/326746678 This blog post on Corwin Connect speaks to the importance of providing clear feedback. It also outlines Hattie's framework which is extremely useful. Corwin's site posts a lot of great educational articles...and they publish terrific books for educators!]]> 2019-02-01 16:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/326746678 kaczmareks https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/374784193 One of the best practices you can incorporate into your reading classes: broken down into easy-to-follow steps for you and your students.]]> 2019-08-15 15:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaczmareks/p2r1w7jojsyw/wish/374784193