I-SS High School English Newsletter
March 24, 2017
Resources
Using Mentor Texts to Motivate and Support Student Writers
If we want students to do something well, it helps to both tell them and show them what we expect.
Formatically Helps Students Properly Format Essays
Students can use Formatically without creating an account on the site. To get started students simply need to fill in requested information on the Formatically MLA template.
Write the World Monthly Competitions
- Each month, Write the World holds a new competition, developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres and share your work with a sea of eager readers.
ReadWorks Informational Texts
Reading science articles can help your students build background knowledge and vocabulary. Please check out our latest collection of K-12 Science Articles.
Not only does this collection include articles generously shared by the American Museum of Natural History, each article is supported by a text-based question set.
Read Around the Text
Tech Tip
How To Create a Podcast Using GarageBand and Google Files
Expand Your Personal Learning Network!
National Council of Teachers of English
- Subscribe to the Why I Write Podcast
Current Episode: #10 Ellen McGirt - Join #nctechat on Twitter
Sunday, March 19th, 8 p.m. ET Teaching for Responsibility and Independence Hosted by: Terry Thompson, @TerryTreads - Visit the Literacy in Learning Exchange
Create a free login and gain access to new literacy resources and more. - Follow NCTE on Facebook
- Follow NCTE on Instagram
Great People to Follow on Twitter
- Jayme Linton@jaymelinton: Assistant Director of Instructional Design at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Library Girl@Jennifer LaGarde: the Lead School Library Media Coordinator/Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, NC.
The Teachers Edition
Professional Development
NCCAT Summer Programs
NCCAT Summer Programs
Open for Registration
We invite you to search NCCAT's list of professional development programs scheduled for the summer. You can now register electronically and we have added a search page for your convenience. Try it out!
Learn to Program With Interactive 3-D Graphics
Adventures in Alice Programming Duke University
Middle school and high school teachers, apply now for a two-week summer workshop to learn how to create Alice Virtual Worlds. This is a free workshop with funds for lodging and a small stipend. Continuing education credits are also provided. Preference is given to NC teachers, though we always include a few teachers from other states.
The two-week workshop will be held June 19-28, 2017 (everyday, noon start on Sunday) at Duke University. Applications are now available on our website. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2017.
Mini Grants Available Through the Foundation For the Carolinas
Mini Grant Dollars Available
Food For Thought
Supporting Introverts in Literacy Workshops
Supporting Introverts in Literacy Workshops
As an introvert, my preferred work setting is one of autonomy, solitude, and quiet. So I often find group work challenging, frustrating, and at times, downright maddening.
Supported, Connected, Respected!
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are here for you!
- Jaye Parks: Twitter@JayeParks1
- Sherrard Martin: Twitter@SMartinISS