My chosen definition for rigor is that the effort our Ss need to reach from where they are (Point A) to where they want to be (Point B) is just enough to stretch them but not so much that it breaks them.
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My chosen definition for rigor is that the effort our Ss need to reach from where they are (Point A) to where they want to be (Point B) is just enough to stretch them but not so much that it breaks them.
While the designers began the sofa challenge with the end in mind-designing a comfortable sofa that matched the other furniture in the lounge-they became distracted by fabrics, ornamentation, and design. They didn't hold on to the end goal. #ReadingProgram #teachers #readingcoach
Found this in a bookstore in Singapore. Ooohhhhh. Reading it tonight. I hope I get some rest for tomorrow's training.
One of the PD books I'll be studying during the summer break. A little excited as there's an FB study group for it, too!
This was supposed to be airport reading but the Reading book caught me and so I'm just about to start with this.
This must be one of the most comprehensive books I've read on the subject. Very compelling. A must-read for educators.
pickTowards the end of his sixth year, my now-seven-year-old watched the Half Blood Prince. He came to our bed sobbing that night and was inducted to the secret society of secret-keepers. He has kept his silence.
pickThank you, Charlie, for introducing me to Stephen. Watched the movie when I was maybe 8 or 9, eventually read the book when I was maybe 10, subsequently fell into the hole which is the King's world, and only foraged out to visit the Discworld.
This often happens to me. Especially when I try to land soft blows because I think people can't take it. Maybe I should learn to let blows land where they need to.
These books by Austin Kleon are short and very much an easy read. Going to take his advice seriously.
Quite excited for this one. Sir Terry Pratchett has always been one of my favorite writers. I wonder what this one will hold - considering it was written by the same person from two different phases of his life.
Sometimes it's good to rest from dramatic books and take a quick dip in fun reads like this one.
pickAn interesting read with the skewed point of view. I admire Donoghue's discipline in writing. Must not have been easy to sustain the voice.
I also watched the movie right after reading the book and thought the movie missed a few interesting bits - like it often does - but the acting was quite good.
I am here. And I'm so scared, I need to stop for a while and write this.
The problem with books is that, sometimes, there is no escape.
A few days ago, we introduced my six-year-old to Harry Potter through the movie series.
We just finished with The Prisoner of Azkaban tonight and, for some reason, E thought this was the last we had. He started crying - and I really mean, sobbing.
Some 30 years ago, the existence of Mermaids was proven. The evidence can be found inserted in a treasure trove of everyday wisdom.
pickNever seen this reluctant reader of mine so engrossed in a book!
All of those characters in a night led my mind into a loop.
pickThe Shepherd's Crown is Sir Terry's goodbye. When we reach the end of the book, it is very clear that we have reached the edges of the map that he built for us in this very special world - it is also very clear that the edge of his map does not mean the end of everything that needs to be told.
pickWhat sets The Oddfits apart from the current books for young adults is how it was written. It did not lean towards a very conversational style which most books nowadays tend to do, it told a story the way stories are meant to be told: a little serious, quite rich, and with an air of mystery.
