February 2012
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Fun Read-Aloud Resource
With Oscar buzz in the air, I thought it would be fun to highlight a really neat resource I have used in the classroom in the past but had forgotten about. As I was searching through my resources, I stumbled across this gem of a site.
Storyline Online is an effort by the ScreenActor’s guild where well known artists and actors read children’s stories. Choosing one of the stories will...
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Should Children Be Forced to Read the Classics?
I love Anne of Green Gables. The book is a classic and always brings a smile to my face listening to Anne ramble and tears to my eyes when the end draws near. My wife and I were watching the movie version and, afterwards, my wife turned to me and said that I should read the book to the class. Which made me think,
Is this a book that I would read to my class in today’s day and age? Would...