Wiki How!!! I was amused, informed, entertained, awed, and inspired!
My first how-to was Be Polite at School. It got me thinking about how my students, even before we are ready to publish our own, could enjoy these entries. Then I read Say Goodbye to Elementary School. Aww!
I clicked on both of those almost randomly; they jumped out as I scanned the education and communication category. Clearly seeing the value of this site, I read the list carefully. I found Create New Beginnings for Yourself on Your First Day of Middle School. I'll let that one speak for itself.
I think Send a Message in a Bottle may be the springboard I use for my class. It's simplicity is a good baby steps approach. Our "Reading for Life" focus in our 1st unit in LA includes reading and writing manuals. I now know exactly how to "hook" my students!
Another huge thanks to Newington 23! I'm so psyched to get in touch with my other LA colleagues!
Umm...maybe I should wait until I am not trying to finish these "Things" before the deadline. That aside, I don't think, at 8:00 on a Friday night, they would share my enthusiasm.
Maybe not right this minute, but I know they will be excited by these ideas -- Great, spread the word!
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