Category Archives: Writing
[Mentor Text Monday] Byrd Baylor
For today’s mentor text I’m going to share two of my favorite picture books by Byrd Baylor, illustrated by Peter Parnall. Not only are both of these books incredibly sweet stories with beautiful illustrations, but they lend themselves to an … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] This is Not My Hat
Today I would like to discuss a mentor text idea using the incredibly creative This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen. First of all, if you have not yet read this book, go read it immediately! It is one … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
For my next installment of Mentor Text Monday I would like to share how I would use The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as a mentor text. This book, by Chris Van Allsburg, is actually a picture book with phenomenal pictures … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] Divergent Dashes
Inspired by my friend and colleague Barb, I plan to post regular editions of Mentor Text Monday. I began reading Divergent, by Veronica Roth, at the same time I observed a 6th grade teacher helping her students learn about the … Continue reading
Sunshine Award for Blogging
Yesterday I was pleased and surprised to receive a tweet from @franmcveigh with a link to her blog. She nominated me for a blogging Sunshine Award. Thanks Fran! The Rules: Acknowledge the nominating blogger. Share 11 random facts about yourself. … Continue reading
Mentor Text October submission
I am participating in a mentor text challenge hosted by the San Diego Area Writing Project (SDAWP). The goal of the project is to generate a detailed collection of quality mentor texts that teachers can use with students to enhance … Continue reading
How is it September already?
It is hard to believe that it is already September. I work in a modified year-round school district and we have already completed five full weeks of school. In another three weeks we will be on our Fall Break. Where … Continue reading
August [#113texts] Mentor Text Submission
Over the next six months I am participating in a mentor text challenge hosted by the San Diego Area Writing Project (SDAWP). The goal of the project is to generate a detailed collection of quality mentor texts that teachers can … Continue reading
The Power of Music
I love music! I enjoyed playing various musical instruments and singing in the choir throughout middle and high school. Some of my favorite childhood memories center around music- singing along to the “Oldies” with my parents on car trips from … Continue reading
Happy 1st Birthday!
My blog is one year old! It is hard to believe that I began this journey 365 days ago, soon after attending #ISTE12. When I began this blog, I didn’t have a goal in mind. All I knew is that … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 