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This is my first reply here. I appreciate your ideas and your thoughts. I particularly liked the comment that "passion will lead you to meaningful work." While I've not articulated this thought in this manner myself, I try…"
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Richard Mitchell replied to Amber White's discussion Celebrate What's Right in the group Writer's Workshop
Merica Howie replied to Amber White's discussion Celebrate What's Right in the group Writer's Workshop"Amber, your writing has inspired me to create a list in my writer's notebook of what is right in my world. This was just the positive energy I needed this morning.
I especially love this line toward the end: "Passion will lead you to…"
Tammy Hunt replied to Amber White's discussion Assessment Should Guide Instruction, Not Dollars in the group Take Back The Classroom"Amber,
Great perspective! Assessing students and letting that assessment drive instruction, what a concept. Using assessment meaningfully WIll help students perform well on those "mind-numbing" state tests and more importantly help them…"
Amber White left a comment for Gaetan Pappalardo"You truly are a wordsmith G!
Sorry to hear about the hardships in NJ, but you can ask B, MI is in economic turmoil. Every day there's news of massive layoffs, schools shutting down, consolidation, and such (exhibit "z"...B's…"
Gaetan Pappalardo left a comment for Amber White"hey there!!! hello! crazy here in NJ with the new wonderful governor who wants to kill education. Spring has sprung! Spending a lot of time with my son, max outside in the yard. he loves water and rocks. in the process of looking for an literary…"
Amber White left a comment for Gaetan Pappalardo"Hi G! Thought I'd say hello. Been absent for awhile."
Amber White replied to Brenda Krupp's discussion Google Search Story Challenge"Okay, not sure if I should thank you or not (t-hee). Was hoping for a decent night's sleep tonight but then I came across this. What fun!!! I'm having a blast playing with this and seeing what people have created.
Of course, you've…"
Jason Lilly replied to Amber White's discussion Little Miss Sunshine in the group Movies Worth Remembering"Suuuuuuch a goood movie. My favorite scene is when Dwayne realizes he is color blind. What a heartbreaking and believable breakdown. I also love the scene when they leave Olive at the gas station and she just stands there, looking around patiently,…"
Amber White left a comment for Barry Lane"Video with Damian Cooper is timely and contains great wisdom.
Great point...why isn't it called informative assessment!?"
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Common Core Standards Released to Public
The Common Core State Standards movement is a joint initiative by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in partnership with Achieve, ACT and the College Board. Governors and state commissioners from all 50 states have joined together for a state-led process to develop a common core of state standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12.
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Posted on September 22, 2009 at 11:00am
Teachers, Masters of the Universe
Some of my favorite memories as a child were playing games with my family.
Saturday night in the summertime was the best. Dad would break out the snacks and Grandma and Grandpa would come over and play Scrabble, Boggle, or cards (Pinochle, Euchre, or Uno). I vividly remember playing games for hours on end because I often missed my favorite show line-ups of the evening: Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and The Twilight Zone.
In my eyes, Grandma… Continue
Saturday night in the summertime was the best. Dad would break out the snacks and Grandma and Grandpa would come over and play Scrabble, Boggle, or cards (Pinochle, Euchre, or Uno). I vividly remember playing games for hours on end because I often missed my favorite show line-ups of the evening: Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and The Twilight Zone.
In my eyes, Grandma… Continue
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 7:00am — 12 Comments
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- At 8:16am on April 19, 2010, Gaetan Pappalardo said…
- hey there!!! hello! crazy here in NJ with the new wonderful governor who wants to kill education. Spring has sprung! Spending a lot of time with my son, max outside in the yard. he loves water and rocks. in the process of looking for an literary agent and trying to avoid the political shit storm. How's your part of the world? kick anyone in the face lately?
- At 7:56am on January 19, 2010,
Beth Shemanski said… - You're welcome for the small gift. We loved having you come to Schickler with Schickler and Turrill staffs. You are very well respected for all that you do with writing! Thanks again,
Beth
- At 11:02pm on January 11, 2010, Bernardine M. Carroll said…
- Awesome! We held our first "Core Group" Meeting this afternoon. In attendance were: Four parents- three moms and one dad;Staff members, Mrs. Quinn, and Mrs. Armstrong, First Grade;Mrs. Culver, Second Grade; Mrs. Rhodes,Kindergarten,; Mrs. DAngelo and Mrs. Milligan, Preschool; the Principal, Bernardine Carroll. We met from 4:30 until 6:00pm. We shared the core values around which the school design process will operate. We are READY TO GO!!!!!!!
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> I can't wait to hear from the Discover Writing Community. This is a rare opportunity to design a school for a learning community.
- At 7:03pm on January 11, 2010,
Heather Jensen said…
- Hi Amber,
You have inspired me to join the ning world! Thank you. I signed up for Barry's web seminar next Wednesday on revision. Do I need to do anything speical or do I just goto the ning and click on the url? New to all of this!!!
- At 5:32am on December 27, 2009, Gaetan Pappalardo said…
- Happy Holidays Amber!!!
- At 9:17am on December 4, 2009,
Bill Tucker said…
- Hi Amber:
Good to hear from you. Remind me where and what you teach.
I teach methods classes for secondary English and currently one graduate class: Issues in the Teaching of Writing.
Bill Tucker
- At 11:01am on September 12, 2009,
Barry Lane said… - Nice earrings!
- At 10:22pm on August 26, 2009,
Michael Dwyer said…
- You may be interested in The Rochester Writers' Conference: www.RochesterWriters.com
- At 7:36pm on May 28, 2009, Gaetan Pappalardo said…
- My in-laws live in Maine, so I'm up in the NE quite often. Yes, we shall meet one day, I'm sure. A Seinfeld Episode? Man, I need to hear that one.
- At 8:37am on May 24, 2009, Gaetan Pappalardo said…
- looked like you had some fun with Miss Foley. How did you like New England?
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Barry Lane left a comment for Nancy J. Baylor"Better yet pass on my info to your cc in the district. Maybe i can present for your school or district this summer!!!! Here is a link to the workshop description.
http://www.discover-writing.com/register.html"
Barry Lane left a comment for Nancy J. Baylor"Nancy,
You can come to any of our fall conferences as my special guest. District be damned. Take a personal day!!!
Barry"
Billie Walker might attend Barry Lane's event
Turn Rigor to Vigor : Creating All STAAR Readers and Writers with Barry Lane and Alana Morris at Mcallen, Texas Embassy Suites 956-685-3000
June 18, 2013 at 8:30am to June 19, 2013 at 3pm
A New workshop that turns rigor to vigor Creating ALL STAAR Writers and Readers : Success at STAAR through Engaging Teaching of Expository Writing and Non-Fiction ReadingTeaching reading and writing should be a joyful dynamic interactive process, not a bore. Alana Morris and I will show you the best practices in reading and writing that will help your students excel on the STAAR test without the drill and kill approaches that make students groan. Join us for two idea-packed days of classroom…See More
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Deepening our Understanding of the Reading - Writing Workshop A Literacy Institute for Teachers (K-5) with Barry Lane
Here is a place to share writing, video, photos, theme songs from our 4 day workshop in Florence, South Carolina.
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