Literacy Learning Zone

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ Last night as I sat watching my girls tumble at gymnastics, I picked up my pen and notebook. I started with these words: What to write? And this is what spilled on the page ... straight from my heart. What to write ... I wonder, think, ponder. My words are hard to find today. There are many celebrations and joys to share, but the darkness of frustration and loneliness hide them temporarily. What to write? I question, grumble, sigh. My words are bubbling to the surface...

We have teamed up with yet another fabulous author  and PD book for #cyberPD!  This July we are reading and learning together around  Vicki Vinton's newest title:  Dynamic Teaching for Deeper Reading: Shifting to a Problem-Based Approach .  Join in the conversation in our   #cyberPD Google Community ! *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * My Thoughts and Reflections I'm finally here and ready to join in the conversations around  Dynamic Teaching for Deeper Reading: Shifting to a Problem-Based Approach ! Family time, vacation, and several district workshops took precedence at the beginning of July. I read the chapters prior to vacation, but never had the time to bring all my thoughts together in one place. I'll finally be able to read other responses too and learn alongside all of you! I...

Check out our #cyberPD Google Community to  learn more about our summer PD event.   ______________________________________________________________ Every year in May, we ask to see your stack of PD books you can't wait to dive into over the summer, looking for just the right book to read together. Then, we plan to discuss our thoughts and learning virtually through our Google Community, blog posts, and Twitter during the month of July. This year, once again, there were many great book selections shared. And, yet again, we had many conversations about the perfect book for our #cyberPD group. Our list of criteria is extensive and our standards are high.  This book must reach a wide audience that will allow for deep thinking and learning. Our hope is that the book selected will push our thinking to make positive changes in our classrooms. Yes, book selection is important, but what makes this PD event truly successful are the amazing teachers and educators ...