Welcome to Day 2 of the February Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
Fables, Fairytales, Folktales, Oh My!
Welcome to Day 1 of the February Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
In Review: Teaching Literature in Middle Grades
Moss, J. (2000). Teaching literature in the middle grades: A thematic approach. Christopher-Gordon Publishers. Reviewed by Olivia Thomas Who am I and what do I want to understand better as a teacher? I am an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University, studying Secondary Education with …
In Review: Letting Go of Literary Whiteness
Borsheim-Black, C., & Sarigianides, S. T. (2019). Letting go of literary whiteness: Antiracist literature instruction for white students. Teachers College Press. Reviewed by Emma J. Hosey
Postcard Poetry
Welcome to Day 5 of the January Open Write. A very heartfelt thank you to Barb Edler and Glenda Funk for supporting our new year poetic experiences together! If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first …
Connecting with strong women among us
Welcome to Day 4 of the January Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
Connecting with your inner self
Welcome to Day 3 of the January Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
Connecting with school communities in the aftermath of shootings and lockdowns
Welcome to Day 2 of the January Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
Connecting with others or things through a personal letter poem
Welcome to Day 1 of the January Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read the prompt below and then, …
In Review: No More Fake Reading
Gordon, B. (2018). No More Fake Reading. SAGE Publications.Reviewed Lauryn M. Who Am I? My name is Lauryn M., and I am a Junior at Oklahoma State University studying Secondary Education. I am working towards becoming a middle school or high school English teacher, and …