April 15th Follow Up links

This post is a follow-up to the April 15th SBPL Day. Below is a list of resources/ideas that we discussed or referred to in our session.

1. Creation of a Google Share Folder for HS ELA teachers. The folder was created to be a  repository for shared resources. So far, we have stuff on Animal Farm, Satire, and more…

2. Online resources for a “virtual” Shakespeare field trips. The two sites in particular that we discussed were the Virtual Globe Theater link and the Interactive Folio: Romeo and Juliette.

3. Tour Builder - Put your story on the Map...an easy-to-use site that allows students to layer images and paragraphs on top of  maps….good for virtual field trips, book explorations, etc.

4. Automotivator - A simple image tool where you can upload your own image/photo and add a slogan or statement below it. You can then print your own motivational poster for free (see image for example).

5. J. Weston Walch books were recommended as a good teacher resource!

6. Kahoot - engaging student response tool. Use the Question Library  or create your own.

7. Resources for book selection
1. Blog post with 9 resources for recommending books - including the Literature Map tool
2. Teaching books.net - teaching resources to support teaching novels in class, including book trailers and other multimedia resources to support instruction.

8. EIPS Creative Writing Contest

9. My Blog - a collection of my thinking, odds 'n ends, etc.

10. The Mighty Book Smackdown - EIPS teachers blogging about NEW YA Literature

11. 6 Signposts for reading literature - reading strategy

12. Redos and Rewrites  

• Rick Wormeli Videos
• Redos, Retakes, and Do-Overs “The Why “
• Redos, Retakes, and Do-Overs “The How”
• Here are some school samples:
• Wetaskwin
• Here are also some resources for redo contracts
• 14 Practical Tips for Managing Redos in the Classroom
• Request to Retest
• Study Techniques #1
• Study Techniques #2
• A Fresh Look at Grading and Reporting in High Schools (book)