Christine Brower-Cohen's Blog – January 2013 Archive (10)

...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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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 22, 2013 at 12:00am — No Comments

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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NY Governor Proposes Longer School Day/Year

January 9, 2012

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

Happy reading,…

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Text-to-Text Connection ~ Forgiveness

January 8, 2012

 

Sunday, the New York Times Magazine ran this thought-provoking, and at times disturbing article on a Florida couple that forgave…
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Tougher Standards for Teachers

 

January 3, 2012

 

 
 
Today, Newsday reported that New York State is considering raising the required GPA for education…
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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 3, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

New Reading and Writing Opportunities for 2013

Happy new year!

 

Click on my Literacy Connections blog to see the New York Public Library's list of top books for children and teens published in 2012.  There are many nonfiction and poetry titles for those looking to enhance their Common Core lessons.  On my blog you'll also find a…

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Added by Christine Brower-Cohen on January 2, 2013 at 12:55pm — No Comments

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