Christine Brower-Cohen's Blog (125)

Close Read Reminders

April 8, 2013
 
I made this poster of Close Read Reminders for my students, and hung it in my classroom.  I'm…
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April is Poetry Month

April, 1, 2013
As you launch your poetry lessons this month, why not read the middle grade novel, Love that Dog?  This delightful book…
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March is Middle Level Education Month

March 9, 2013
This tip comes from Carol Varsalona.  March is Middle Level Education Month.  Click here for Common…
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NYPL Kids

March 7, 2013
 
The New York Public Library Kids website, NYPL Kids, has a great new…
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March Forth

March 4, 2013

Today is March 4th, a special day in our family, and the only day of the year which is also an action.  And what an action it is!  I love the implied optimism of the date, "March Forth!"  March forth into the great unknown.  March forth in the direction of your dreams, and if you've had a recent set-back or failure, by all means…

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Thank You and Be Quoted in National Parenting Magazine

February 28, 2013
Writer and illustrator, Kathy Temean posted this about my article in  the March 2013 issue  of Parenting magazine School Years…
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Parenting Article Published - Thanks to You!

February 27, 2013

Thank you to everyone who answered my email query about allowing your own child to quit an activity.  I received many replies, interviewed great parents, and the published article appears in the March 2013 issue of Parenting- School Years Edition, on newsstands now!  If you're rushing out the door to…
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Grand Central Celebration and Exhibit

February 25, 2013

Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station is home to an exhibit honoring the 100th anniversary of the Grand Central Terminal.  Hurry to see the exhibit before it closes on March 15th, but take…
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Challenging Vocabulary in Sample Assessments

February 23, 2013
Engageny has posted sample questions to reflect the structure of the upcoming assessments.  During a staff-development session in December, I shared with colleagues words from these test samplers that I thought would be…
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Sentence Length in Children's and YA Books

February 20, 2013
 
As teachers, we stress to our students the importance of writing clear, concise sentences.  We focus on avoiding fragments and run-ons and  varying sentence structure.  Yet, we read quality pieces of literature which have endured the test of time, and often…
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Valentine or Anti-Valentine?

February 14, 2012

 

Looking for a romantic read this Valentine's Day?  Check out these love letters of famous people throughout history.

 

Not feeling the love, this Valentine's Day?  Check out this …

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How Much Help is Too Much Help?

February 7, 2013
 
Recently, one of my children applied for an advanced science class.  Part of the application process was to write a 200-250 word essay on advances in genetic science.  As a teacher, I figured the best way to help my…
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Friday Film Clip

February 1, 2012
In honor of Super Bowl weekend, this Friday Film Clip is from Brian's Song.  For football-themed books to motivate some of your reluctant readers, click…
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...And the Newberry Goes To...

 
January 31, 2012
Awards season is underway!  Unlike the other coveted awards being given at this time of year, there are no red carpets, Fashion Police or star-studded galas associated with the Newberry, but to authors and…
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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 31, 2013 at 9:16pm — No Comments

Inaugural Poem - Text-to-Text Connection

January 22, 2013
Yesterday, President Obama took the oath of office for a second time.  While there are so many teachable moments in this historic event,…
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Author Birthday Calendar

January 21, 2013

A few years ago, I made a family calendar as Christmas gifts for my relatives.  Using an online photo site, I uploaded family photos for each person's birthday, anniversary, holidays, etc.  I figured my relatives would enjoy the calendar gifts, but what I didn't count on was the year-long pressure resulting from the calendar.  At every event since the first calendar, every time a picture is snapped, I'm greeted with, "That has…
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Charles Dickens: The Key to Character

January 15, 2013

Want to improve characterization in your own writing?  Want to teach your students how to analyze character? Then hurry to catch the New York Public Library exhibit,…
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Informational Text - Hershey

January 14, 2013

Yesterday's New York Times Magazine presents a very different image of Milton S. Hershey, the chocolate king.
For years,…
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Common Core Writing Job

January 10, 2012
Here is a link for an assessment writing job for someone experienced with CCSS.  Good luck!
Happy reading and…
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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 10, 2013 at 12:00am — No Comments

NY Governor Proposes Longer School Day/Year

January 9, 2012

Earlier today, Governor Cuomo propsed extending the school day/year.  Read about it here.

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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 9, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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