The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. Title: Where Things Come Back Author: John Corey Whaley Publisher: Atheneum Copyright Date: 2011 I recently found myself as an audience toContinue reading “A Book Review: Where Things Come Back”
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Motivating Readers and Myself
Yesterday, I took part in a very motivating Professional Development session at the public school where I work. It was a collaborative meeting that focused on the transition from 8th grade Language Arts to the freshman level, which I teach. I was particularly motivated and recharged during our discussion about teaching reading. It’s true thatContinue reading “Motivating Readers and Myself”
When the Grading Gets Tough…
None of my undergrad study could have formally prepared me for the daunting task of essay grading in a timely manner. I have been a bit of a blogging slacker over the past few days as my school post-assessment scores for the school year are due this week and have thus taken over my life.Continue reading “When the Grading Gets Tough…”
We All Need a Little Encouraging
Photo Credit: http://epitec.com/thankfulness/ With less than seven weeks before the long awaited summer vacation my ambition is beginning to wane. I look at the calendar of end-of-year testing and I cannot shake the daunting feeling that my valuable instructional time as a teacher is coming to a close. Before long, testing mode will begin andContinue reading “We All Need a Little Encouraging”
Love Me Some Young Adult Fiction
If you were to ask me to describe my idea of a perfect day my description would in some way involve a trip to a bookstore with a follow-up reading session in a nearby coffee house. My husband and I both possess the gift to linger amongst books in bookstores or libraries for hours atContinue reading “Love Me Some Young Adult Fiction”
Ready for Routine
Dear blogging world, I’m sorry for falling behind in my posts over the past several days. The PARCC tests have taken over my life. My students have been taking the PARCC over the past week and it has been a scheduling nightmare. I’ve spent most of the school day in the computer lab proctoring testsContinue reading “Ready for Routine”
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