Donalyn Miller's Blog, page 13
November 20, 2009
Tweeting...
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Stay Tuned...
Good morning, readers. This is Elizabeth Rich, editor of Education Week Teacher. As Donalyn mentioned, I will be sharing her blog while she and I report to you from NCTE. As I write this, Donalyn is likely securing a front...
November 18, 2009
Live Blogging at NCTE
This week, I am heading off to the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention in Philadelphia. My colleague from teachermagazine.org, Elizabeth Rich, and I will be live-blogging from the convention. I look forward to seeing keynote speakers like...
Reading Rut
Miller discusses her recent reading rut and how she motivates herself and her students to read out of their comfort zones.
October 18, 2009
Boy Year
Donalyn Miller has 60 boys in her classes this year-- all enthusiastic about reading. In this week's post, The Book Whisperer shares what motivates her boys to read.
September 29, 2009
English Companion Ning
The Book Whisperer meets the world's largest English department.
September 22, 2009
Banned Book Week
In observance of Banned Book Week, the Book Whisperer offers advice and resources for preventing book challenges in the classroom.
National Standards
CCSSI released its first draft of proposed national standards.
September 16, 2009
Wire Side Chat
Looking for tips and resources on how to inspire readers? Read my recent Wire Side Chat with Education World, which posted today....
September 15, 2009
Nancie Atwell Speaks
Following up on my last post, Nancie Atwell, author of In the Middle and The Reading Zone and reading workshop queen, responds to the August 30th New York Times article, "A New Assignment: Pick Books You Like". In this video...
