Planning and Revising Lessons for the 2020-2021 School Year
Here are a few of the big curriculum decisions I’ve made for my practice for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Preparing for Remote Learning in 2020-21 – Reflection
“Preparing for Remote Learning in 2020-21” was put on by the Chippewa River Writing Project. The PD was a day-long conference over Zoom. Check out my thoughts below regarding the day, along with resources and info.
Back to School Thoughts – 2020-2021
The beginning of August is the signal that school is on the horizon. The 2020-2021 school year is going to look different. I plan on sharing what I’m learning to help other educators.
Reading Roll Call – July 6, 2020 – How to Be an Antiracist
I’ve heard a ton of positive feedback regarding this book, Ibram X Kendi’s work and words, and the conversations and actions being done because of it all.
Reading Roll Call – June 22, 2020 – What You Need to Know About Voting – and Why
What You Need to Know About Voting – and Why has been an amazing companion to my recent quest for information about upcoming elections in 2020.
Reading Roll Call – May 18, 2020 – How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor
The arrival of Thomas C. Foster’s recent book over the weekend could not have come at a better time. Looking forward to reading this one!
Pandemic Journal – Week 2
The second Pandemic Journal prompts us to think about what we control and has us look to Stephen King for inspiration.
Pandemic Journal – Week 1
The first entry of the Pandemic Journal focuses on what the time away from school has changed about our daily lives in positive and negative ways.
Pandemic Journal – Introduction
With online learning starting, check out this collaborative idea of the Pandemic Journal for students to write about their time during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Reading Roll Call – April 13, 2020 – The Andromeda Strain
Despite its slow start, The Andromeda Strain is starting to pick up and be more realistic. Check out the first book of the COVID-19 Stack!