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Above Pause Whisper

3/27/2020

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Dear Teacher, 
I thought that since I was at home, I would dust off my favorite professional development books and given them another read. Just like with any good movie, you always see more the second time you watch it. How many times have we instructed our students to re-read in order to increase comprehension? Now is my time to put this into action. 
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I started with Daily 5. I have really struggled with my ELA instruction this year thanks to the implementation of a new curriculum that I am still not sure I like. 

Anywho...

Imagine my surprise when inside the book I discovered the Above, Pause, Whisper technique. I use this somewhat in my classroom but never knew it was a technique or where I learned it from. This is one I need to implement as soon as classes resume. 

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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

3/20/2020

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Dear Teacher,
Today our audiobook-loving district librarian challenged us to read Jason Reynolds' Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and you. Her reasoning: each day we challenge our students with the text that we present to them but when was the last time we challenged ourselves.

Okay. I'm in. I am always up for a challenge. 

Racism is a problem in the United States but not everyone is racist. I am hoping for a solution to the problem, for a better understanding of the issue and not more whining without resolution. 

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Website Moved

3/18/2020

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Dear Teacher, 
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I did it. I moved my website again! I just couldn't do it any more. I needed a place to write to you and reflect. It had to be simple and cost effective. You had to get the message. 

When I created my classroom website on Weebly Education, I knew I had found the platform that works for me. It was so easy to use! I had my site up and ready within a few hours. The domain was view-able! Why was that so difficult before? 

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Responding to COVID-19

3/14/2020

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Dear Teacher, 
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What a crazy world we live in. I am shocked by schools closing. Never did I think such a thing would happen. I apologize for all those times I wished for a snow day right along with my students. 

Honestly, I don't know how to feel about this right now. Do I rejoice over an extended Spring Break? Am I fearful for my family? Am I sad and missing my students? How is one to feel? What am I supposed to do right now? 

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Free Audiobooks fro Teachers

3/11/2020

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Dear Teachers, 
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Our district librarian has finally worn me down. She LOVES audiobooks and listens to them in the car all. the. time. I am more of a give me a book to curl up with and read type of girl. I am not so sure I want to listen to someone read to me. I want to read to myself. 

However, my book purchasing budget is limited. When she said the magic word of FREE books every month. I was sold. I can try this. Maybe I will like this. Free books is always something I enjoy. 

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     Hi! My name is Misty. I am a 6th Grade ELA Teacher, Mama of 5, and  author of The Path to Passionate Teaching.   ​


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