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Full Day Institute Focuses on Helping Teachers Develop Stronger Student Writers

<img alt="" sfref="[images|OpenAccessDataProvider]b2403aca-53d8-46ee-9e3e-081ee03f017e" src="/images/default-source/reading-today/avatarkathyganske.jpg?sfvrsn=0.32136036013253033" title="avatarkathyganske" style="float: left;" />Kathy Ganske chairs an institute on nonfiction- and informational-text writing.

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/03/05/full-day-institute-focuses-on-helping-teachers-develop-stronger-student-writers

moments in the disciplines writing nonfiction poetry the sharing of personal nonfiction writing

Listening In: The Impact of Adolescent Lit in Teacher Research

<img alt="" sfref="[images|OpenAccessDataProvider]a0f27ec1-674c-6d52-9eff-ff000089f9b9" src="/images/default-source/reading-today/avatarbasketball.jpg?sfvrsn=0.10854136268608272" title="avatarbasketball" style="float: left;" />I do not remember how many times I have been hit in the head, but a good round of Primus Hoops allows the voices of my students to rise above the everyday angst and annoyances many teens typically articulate.

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/05/01/listening-in-the-impact-of-adolescent-lit-in-teacher-research

literature, and West African poetry. Visit her blog, mid/scribble, and follow her on Twitter

Song Lyrics Remixed: A New Twist On an Old Trick

<img src="/images/default-source/reading-today/stygles-050514-th.jpg"/>For decades, teachers have incorporated song lyrics into their instruction. Most often, the intent with song lyrics is to "analyze meaning." But what hasn't already been done with song lyrics? Here is a new twist on an old trick.

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/05/05/song-lyrics-remixed-a-new-twist-on-an-old-trick

of instruction can be applied with poetry or other short texts, not just lyrics. Like in the classroom

Making the Most of Mentor Texts: The Google Hangout on Air Takeaways

<img src="/images/default-source/reading-today/walk-two-moons-th.jpg"/>IRA's first Google Hangout on Air spotlighted nearly three dozen mentor texts. Here's the list.</p>

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/10/30/making-the-most-of-mentor-texts-the-google-hangout-on-air-takeaways

with poetry. “I find young readers really resonate with it. It’s a way to get them thinking about

'Gifted' Takes Different Forms in the Classroom

<img src="/images/default-source/reading-today/Justin-Stygles-120214-th.jpg"/>There is more than one way in which students are "gifted."

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/12/02/'gifted'-takes-different-forms-in-the-classroom

this reader to define his thinking—through song, poetry, art, charts, or any means defined by them

How Teachers Everywhere Use One Minute for Literacy

<img src="/images/default-source/reading-today/ILD-Activities-1-th.jpg"/>Teachers from around the world share their literacy minutes.<br />

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2014/12/23/how-teachers-everywhere-use-one-minute-for-literacy

Our activities included extra minutes of read aloud time, reading and reciting poetry, giving

Biographies: People Who Make a Difference

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https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2015/09/21/biographies-people-who-make-a-difference

in children’s/adolescent literature. She is currently serving on NCTE’s Award for Excellence in Poetry

Staying Literacy Strong: A Focus on Phrasing

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https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2015/09/22/staying-literacy-strong-a-focus-on-phrasing

and read and provide each student with an individual copy that will go into their poetry folder. Remind

Putting Books to Work: <em>Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out</em>

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https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2015/11/24/putting-books-to-work-em-beyond-magenta-transgender-teens-speak-out-em

with poetry, the outlet that gives him the security and space to explore his identity outside

Works of Peace and Perseverance: Interviews With This Year’s Pura Belpré book Award Winners

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https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-now/2016/04/13/works-of-peace-and-perseverance-interviews-with-this-year-s-pura-belpré-book-award-winners

of the memories were excruciating. Poetry softened the blow and illuminated the aspect of hope. AZ