stepsup.bsky.social
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Yes! I commented recently that writing conferences are easily the single most valuable tool for instruction, feedback, reflection. I wish it were easier to do more often. In the past, when students learned the value, they would make appointments before and after school so they could have more time.
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I shared this with a couple of my students who recently read Parable. They both acted a little surprised. I don't think they genuinely realized the contextual significance of the book as they made their selection.
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My high school students just selected from 451, Handmaid, BNW, and Parable. We will have some cross text talks that should be interesting.
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Feels all too real. I encouraged my admin to start it, too. They are upper high school, mostly 17. Some are reading Atwood and others are reading Huxley.
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I really enjoy Shafak but haven't read that title, so now on my list.
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I'm reading it now--with some of my students.
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The cheapest? I'm running with bourbon and a beer by the name of Dirty Bastard.
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Speaking sits in the standards, so I've tried many strategies. I give credit for notes taken during discussion & attempt to have some chats with only four or five students. I don't care much how often a student speaks & try to acknowledge growth in what is a risk-taking activity for quiet students.
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A few more than typical.
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Hi! I'm in the US (Georgia), but spent five years in Kuwait (so know Bahrain pretty well), and also taught in Guatemala, Syria, South Korea, and Libya. English teacher, too. Happy to meet you.
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...better than the rue in a shoe.
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What a beauty.