Secondary English Weekly #29
Volume Two, Issue Twenty Nine /March 30-April 3, 2020
Academic Services Releases Newsletter for Closure Guidance
Secondary English Apps in Clever
You and your students have access to a few apps through the Clever Portal that could prove useful during the closure as most are Clever rostered and work with Google Classroom. Here are highlights for three of those apps. You can find more at the COVID-19 Supplemental Secondary English Resources and the Clever Apps for Secondary English links on the ELA 6-12 Webpage.
COMMONLIT
For CommonLit help, use the guides below and the Help/Live Chat feature on CommonLit;
Access by selecting the CommonLit Icon through the Clever portal at (http://clever.com/in/columbuscity).
This online literacy tool contains literary and informational texts with standard-aligned questions, a guided reading mode for struggling readers, annotation tools, lesson plans, and paired texts among its features. It can be used for daily instruction targeting particular standards, themes, genres, Lexiles, devices, related books, etc. Teacher have access to dashboards for each of their classes. Principals, department chairs, and curriculum liaisons can access building-wide data by clicking on “CommonLit District Solutions” in the upper, right corner of the CommonLit Tab Bar.
CommonLit Video Tutorial (Skip the rostering/class set up part because CCS students are automatically rostered through Clever. Classes can also be imported from Google Classroom.)
CommonLit Webinars for Remote Instruction Sign Up
Tips for Using CommonLit Remotely Blog Post
MINI-QS FOR LITERATURE
This resource has multiple readings on a topic or question with a culminating writing. It mirrors standardized testing and meets many learning standards. Login by selecting the DBQ Online Icon through the Clever portal. Each high school teacher/student has access to Mini-Q Volumes 1 & 2 and each middle school teacher/student has access to Mini-Q Volume 3 (Mini-Q Contents) online through Clever (clever.com/in/columbuscity) and one hard-copy binder through the English Chair or ELA Curriculum Liaison for their building. Here are some tutorial videos and PDFs.
Watch the Getting Started Video!
DBQ Online and Remote Learning
MiniQs Tutorial for Getting Started through Clever Portal
MinQs Getting Started for Teachers
MiniQs Tutorial for Adding Classes and Assignments
Student Instructions for DBQ Online
MiniQs Getting Started for Students
Here is a link to sign up for Webinars. If you can't make these times, please contact ava@dbqproject.com.Contact support@dbqproject.com for any assistance with the platform.
TEACHINGBOOKS.NET
You can access TeachingBooks directly at https://www.teachingbooks.net or click on the Teachingbooks Icon in the Clever portal. Use “columbus” as the username and password, if prompted. This online library of novel and author resources is free to all teachers, librarians, and students. Among the resources are lesson plans, author interviews, videos, text complexity charts, etc. Anything on the site can be shared with students and parents in varied ways such as Google Classroom, QR code, email, or bookmark.
• Experience 12,000+ read-along audiobook performances
• Explore book trailers, Meet-the-Author recordings, and more
• Support assignments about books and author studies
• Note to teachers and ready-to-use activities
• Cut & Paste virtual teaching ideas
• TeachingBooks Video Tutorial (This tutorial focuses on accessing the lists of novels available in both the CCS warehouse and the 6-12 ELA curriculum office which are not so helpful for remote learning, but the video could prove useful for simply accessing the site, if you have not been there before.)
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS' COVID-19 Information Page
Gifted Print and Digital Resources
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH BEGINS THIS WEEK!
- National Poetry Month Poster
- 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Virtual Classroom
- 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month at Home or Online
- Poem in Your Pocket Day (April 30th)
-The Poetry Learning Lab from the Poetry Foundation The Poetry Learning Lab is a great source of knowledge, including a glossary of poetry terms, links to public domain poems, and inspiring essays on poetry from writers and educators.
Poetry Tastings Secondary Classics, Secondary New Discoveries, Poetry Tasting Exit Slip
- One-a-Day Poetry Activities Secondary 1, Secondary 2, Secondary 3
- Poetry Book Lists Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, Poetry Essentials: Selected Books for Children and Teens, Poems for Everyone
-Favorite Poem Project The Favorite Poem Project, cosponsored by Boston College and the Library of Congress, is dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and encouraging poetry's role in Americans' lives. Watch or listen to citizens read poems they love.
SIGN UP FOR NCTE VERSE!
You won’t want to miss the 2020 #NCTEverse email series, an NCTE members-only professional learning opportunity! You’ll receive an email each weekday starting March 30 that focuses on a poet and shares resources for how to bring that poet's works into the classroom. The best part of this year’s series: NCTE members have again selected the poets they’re teaching in their classrooms and curated the resources! They’ll be celebrating more than 20 poets, the majority of them contemporary and up-and-coming. SIGN UP
Upcoming Webinars from the CCS Instructional Technology Department
-Create Instructional Videos using Screencastify. - Grades K-12 - Monday, March 30, 2020 Live Webinar - 11:00 - 11: 45 a.m. To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/afy-xzda-dqd
Learn how to use the free version of Screencastify to create your own screen recordings or screencasts. Screencastify is a Google Chrome Extension that makes it easy and simple to record your screen and create instructional videos for students. Target Audience: K-12. Register on PDS.
-Assessments using Google Forms in Google Classroom - Grades K-12 - March 31, 2020 Live Webinar - 11:00 - 11: 45 a.m. To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/afy-xzda-dqd
Google Forms is an incredible tool to use in the classroom. Teachers can change their teaching using Google Forms. You can use them to gather ideas, set short quizzes, check for understanding, use them as formative feedback and many more ways. Target Audience: K-12. Register on PDS.
TEACHINGBOOKS Webinar: COLLABORATE, CUSTOMIZE, COMMUNICATE
TEACHINGBOOKS Webinar: COLLABORATE, CUSTOMIZE, COMMUNICATE
Tuesday-March 31 at 12:00 pm
2020–2023 MLA BIBLIOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIPS
Application Deadline: April 1
The MLA International Bibliography is accepting applications for three-year field bibliography fellowships. MLA field bibliographers examine scholarly materials and submit bibliographic and indexing information for citations in the Bibliography. Open to all MLA members, including graduate students. Learn more.
AMLE CONFERENCE 2020-CALL FOR PRESENTATION (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
The #AMLE20 Call for Presentations is open! Submit your innovative classroom or school practice for a chance to present at #AMLE20 in National Harbor, Maryland. Submissions for all session formats are due April 5.
College Board moves AP exams online
- AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus (College Board Site)
- College Board moves AP exams online (Informational Article)
Deadline Extended to May 1st for College Credit Plus Intent to Participate
TeachRock Distance Learning Decks
TeachRock Distance Learning Decks:
- Are visually engaging, multimedia PDF slide packs formatted for teachers to deliver directly to students
- Feature clear, concise instructions that empower non-educator family members to participate when necessary
- Are activity- and project-based, and student-driven
- Foster collaboration and communication
- Will be published for all subject areas and age ranges
- Feature authentic assessments such as art, podcasts, and videos
- Are free
Zoom training opportunities for all Ohio school districts through ESC and ODE
THURBER HOUSE ADULT WRITING WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES ARE NOW ONLINE
Online Adult Writing Workshops
Mondays April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday April 18 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Adult Writing Workshops are two-hour stand-alone classes on a variety of topics. Topics are detailed below.
Master Classes
Saturdays May 2, May 23 | 9:00 am – noon
Master Classes are three-hour stand-alone in-depth sessions. Topics are detailed below.
Details for Each Online Adult Writing Workshops
- -Leveraging Shorter Pieces: How Short Pieces Can Help Every Writer Attain Goals in 1000 Words or Less, Monday, April 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Brooke Preston Learn More
- Crafting the Personal Essay, Monday, April 13 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Lisa Lopez Snyder Learn More
- Making a Living as a (Freelance) Writer, Monday, April 20 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructors: Kelly K. Tomkies & Melissa L. Weber Learn More
- Sense and Sensibility: Writing the Senses, Monday, April 27 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Lisa Lopez Snyder Learn More
- Eating the Elephant: From Starting Your First Full-Length Screenplay to What to Do with It (and the Bites in Between), Monday, May 4 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Erik Sternberger Learn More
- Commit to Submit!, Monday, May 11 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Lisa Lopez Snyder Learn More
- Turning Memories Into Memoir, Monday, May 18 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Instructor: Katherine Matthews Learn More
- Go Rogue . . . Again! Write With Reckless Abandon, Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Instructor: Katherine Matthews Learn More
Details for the Online Master Classes
- Creativity and Writing: An Open Discussion, Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 am – noon, Instructor: Nicole Gnezda Bring questions and ideas about your writing process. Learn More >>
- The Politics of Poetry: Poetry As Activism, Saturday, May 23 | 9:00 am – noon, Instructor: Scott Woods Learn More
Julia Torres and Penny Kittle present a live PD webinar series
Creating Literacy Classrooms for Critical Consciousness: Self-Assessment, Inclusive Libraries, and Student Empowerment
Three 75-minute online sessions:
Starts April 30th from 6:00pm-7:15pm EST
How do texts represent current understandings of race, class, and gender dynamics in the world? Critical consciousness is the ability to apply critical thought processes to the world and the things we read. Students are too often dependent on teachers to progress along stages of complexity; Julia and Penny believe we must empower students through reading. In order to teach students to develop a critical consciousness, teachers must deeply understand its role in both reading comprehension and reader identity. In this live webinar series, they will explore both. They will study the many ways our individual textual lineages impact ideas of what texts are worthy of academic study, conduct a self-assessment of our own biases and explore tools and methods for building more inclusive classroom and school libraries, and share ways teachers can develop student independence in text selection and in evaluating their progress as readers. LEARN MORE
ODE Invites You to Apply Early to Renew Teaching Licenses and Extends Deadline to September
The Ohio Department of Education is providing flexibility regarding the licensure renewal deadline. All licenses currently set to expire on July 1, 2020, will have their expiration dates extended to Sept. 1, 2020. This license expiration extension will allow educators additional time to complete their requirements for renewal. It is important that educators complete their legally required professional development by Sept. 1, 2020, or an additional three semester hours of professional development will be required for renewal. Educators may need to adjust their individual professional development plans as needed.
-Professionals whose licenses or permits expire this June should submit their online renewal applications now to avoid the summer rush, as long as they have met their renewal requirements. A little preparation can make the process a smooth one. Here are some tips for getting ready to apply.
-Create an OH|ID account
The Department switched from SAFE to OH|ID accounts in May 2019. If you have not created an OH|ID account already, you must complete this step before accessing the renewal application. The Department offers step-by-step instructions on the OH|ID Portal Help webpage.
-Submit current background checks
It may be time to update your background checks. You may log in to your OH|ID account to verify the date of your last check. See the Background Check FAQs webpage for more information.
-Prepare required documents
If your local professional development committee (LPDC) will be approving your application, you may not need to submit any documents with your renewal application. Always check with your LPDC first. If you are not renewing through your LPDC, you will need to submit your official transcripts to reflect your completed renewal coursework and/or an Educator Leaving an LPDC Verification form, completed by your former LPDC, to verify the professional development you completed for renewal. See the Renew a Five-Year License webpage for more information and document submission instructions.
HERE ARE SOME RECENT ARTICLES FOR YOUR PERUSAL
- Ohio teacher launches virtual hand-holding challenge
- Advice for teachers during an uncertain time
3 Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely
- Four Ways Educators Can Help Students While Schools Are Shut Down
- Collectively Speaking while Socially Distancing
- Educational Leadership: Tell Us About How Your Students Changed Your School
12TH ANNUAL CCS DISTRICT POETRY SLAM
The 2020 CCS District Poetry Slam will HOPEFULLY be held on Saturday, April 25, 5-9p.m. at Eastmoor Academy High School. Download and Complete this POETRY SLAM REGISTRATION to get your school into the competition! Schools do not have to have a full team in order to compete. Download the POETRY SLAM FLIER to post around your school and community.
Middle School Poetry Slam Rules
1. Each middle school may bring a total of eight (8) poets.
2. Each middle school will have four slots or times to perform (four individual and/or group poems total).
3. The same rules apply as in the high school slam:
a. No props, costumes, instruments, or music.
b. There is a three minute time limit with a ten second grace period.
4. No poet may perform in more than two poems. (For instance, a poet may perform one individual poem and one group poem, or perform in two group poems.)
5. Group poems may not have more than six (6) poets on stage at once.
6. Poets may bring their typed poem up on stage. There will be a music stand for their use.
7. Poems must be school appropriate.
High School Poetry Slam Rules
1. Each high school may bring a total of six (6) poets.
2. Each high school will have four individual slots or times to perform (four poems total—one per poet).
3. The same rules apply as in the middle school slam:
a. No props, costumes, instruments, or music.
b. There is a three minute time limit with a ten second grace period.
4. Poets may bring their typed poem up on stage. There will be a music stand for their use.
5. Poems must be school appropriate.
Optional High School Group Poetry Rules
There will be an optional group poem competition for the high school slam. Group poems follow the same rules as above, but schools may only have up to six poets on stage. The high school group poems will be performed prior to intermission.
Judging
There are five judges who will score the poems on a scale of 0-10 (out to one decimal point). The scores are not shown to the audience (which is different than a traditional slam).
Trophies and Medals will be awarded for each of the following:
“Sandy Cox” Memorial Trophy-Winning High School Team
CCS Middle School Trophy-Winning Middle School Team
Medals-Top Three Middle and High School Teams
Medals-Top Three Middle and High School Poets
Medals-Top High School Group Poem
Deadline to Register is March 27th. After the March 27th deadline, we will open up the slam to other districts in central Ohio. Please your registration and $25 entry fee to Slam Coordinator Wyk McGowan at Eastmoor Academy and Contact him with any questions. 614.804.5535 or wmcgowan8259@columbus.k12.oh.us.
2020 ROY BRISCOE JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Columbus City Schools is pleased to announce the 2020 Roy Briscoe Journalism Scholarship. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior who plans to pursue the study of journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field in college. The scholarship was established in memory of news anchor Roy Briscoe by his family and WBNS-TV. Briscoe anchored the 10TV news from 1960-1989.
Applicant Requirements:
-Student must be a graduating senior who will pursue a career in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field in college.
-Student GPA should be 3.0, but a range will be considered after examining other factors.
-Student must document community service, extracurriculars, work experience, and need.
-Student must include a portfolio of his/her best work demonstrating excellence in journalism or communications.
-Student must include a recommendation from his/her English, speech, photography, creative writing, newspaper, or yearbook teacher/advisor.
-After applying, selected students will be asked to present their portfolios to a panel of judges.
-A stipulation will be made that the student will still be eligible for other scholarship money.
-Scholarship money will be paid to the winning student’s four-year college after receiving evidence of enrollment.
Contest Timeline:
Now-April 27, 2020: Students submit applications to Carla Mae Phillips, Southland Center, Suite 125, Columbus, OH 43207, or cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us with Roy Briscoe Scholarship in the Subject Line.
April 28-May 8th: Judges meet to screen applicants and select those who will present their
portfolios and be interviewed and Selected students are interviewed.
May 11-15: Winner is announced and Award is presented to winner.
Application (You can use either version):
Google Doc Application (make digital copy to fill it in). PDF Application (download to fill it in).
Call for Middle School Student Voice and Visuals--$25 Amazon Gift Cards for Accepted Entries
The Association for Middle Level Education is updating our foundational position paper (previously titled This We Believe), that identifies the characteristics of successful middle schools. This critical document serves as the centerpiece of exceptional middle schools around the world that are focused on shaping the best possible educational experiences for their students ages 10 to 15. They’re interested in bringing student voice and visuals to the new edition of the book, and they need your help. They’re seeking student submissions as follows:
- A testimonial Students can write a statement of 1000 characters or less in response to one or two prompts:
- How has a teacher, principal, or other adult in your school had a positive influence on or encouraged you?
- What’s your favorite thing about middle school?
- Two-dimensional art
This can be any type of artwork including, but not limited to, watercolor, pencil, oil painting, photography, and digital images. The art should express the energy and culture of your middle school and should be submitted as a high-resolution photo or .jpg image. The art should be accompanied by a statement from the student about the inspiration for the art (1-4 sentences). - A reflective poem.
We’re seeking a poem either about the student, about an adult they appreciate at the school, or about their experiences in middle school.
Each student whose quote, art, and/or poetry is featured in the new book will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and their work will be displayed on AMLE.org and at the #AMLE20 Annual Conference, November 12-14, in National Harbor, MD. Teachers need to be prepared to submit the art as a high resolution photo in .jpg or .eps format. Poems can be submitted as .doc or .pdf files. Submissions are due by May 15, 2020. In August 2020, you and your students will be notified if their entries are selected for inclusion in the new book.
Submit an Entry HERE.
TEACHER PD OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
SOME CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS
-TEACHINGBOOKS BLOG MARCH GIVEAWAYS
-BULKBOOKSTORE MYSTERY GIFT BAG GIVEAWAY
-BULKBOOKSTORE $500 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
-WE ARE TEACHERS CONTEST/GIVEAWAYS
SEE THIS WEEK'S OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TOP OF THE NEWSLETTER
CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES
TINY TEACHING STORIES
Teachers’ lives are packed with powerful moments: moments of triumph, frustration, absurdity, joy, revelation, and hilarity. Education Week wants to hear about them. Submit your Tiny Teaching Story, in no more than 100 words, here. See examples below.
APRIL OPPORTUNITIES
CORWIN'S FREE MONDAY WEBINAR SERIES FOR APRIL
Corwin's free Monday Webinar Series will continue through June. Below are the offerings and registration links.
Beautiful Questions in the Classroom: Transforming Classrooms into Cultures of Curiosity and Inquiry Monday, April 6, 2020 - 6:30pm, Presented by Warren Berger and Elise Foster
NOVEL CONVERSATIONS
Novel Conversations, a fan-favorite podcast about classic literature, is returning for its sixth season! Join them every other Tuesday for brand new episodes.
Episodes:
Ep. 3: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (1969) April 7
Ep. 4: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850) April 21
NCTE EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR OF COLOR LEADERSHIP AWARD
Deadline: April 15
This program supports early career teachers of color as they build accomplished teaching careers in literacy education. Practicing preK to university-level literacy educators of color who are in the first five years of a paid teaching career and who aspire to build a career in literacy education are eligible to apply. Learn more.
TEACHINGBOOKS WEBINARS FOR APRIL
Register HERE for any of the TeachingBooks Webinars listed below.
Text Complexity: Join the Conversation
Thursday- April 16 at 11:30 pm -Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
Listen to Authors: A Springboard to Writing
Tuesday-April 21 at 1:00 pm
CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS
English Leadership Quarterly is excited to announce a two-part Call for Manuscripts. The 2020 April and August editions will concentrate on equity in the language arts classroom. The April issue will focus on curriculum that reaches and represents all learners; in August, the emphasis will move to pedagogy that supports equitable practice in the classroom. Check out the submission guidelines and join the conversation! Contact editor Elaine Simos with questions at elq@ncte.org. Submit here. Deadline: April 20
ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION WEBINAR
Daily/Weekly/Big Dog - A Framework for Including Writing In Any Content Area
Presented by Lori Wilfong
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 4–5pm ET
Mention writing to a non-ELA teacher and the first thing that often comes to mind is "report" or "essay." Join AMLE and Lori Wilfong to think about daily and weekly writing strategies that anyone can implement to ensure that writing is happening in fun, easy, and natural ways across all content areas!
OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL 2020—POSTPONED—WILL POST NEW DATE WHEN SET
Since its inception in 2007, the Ohioana Book Festival has given readers the opportunity to connect with their favorite Ohio writers. Held each spring, the Festival welcomes roughly 100 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year.
The 2020 Book Festival will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 10:30a.m.-5:00p.m. at Columbus Metropolitan Public Library’s Main Library at 96 S. Grant Avenue Columbus, OH 43215. It is a FREE event open to the public, no registration required.
NOMINATE A MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATOR FOR THE AMLE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
The AMLE Educator of the Year (previously known as the Distinguished Educator Award) is an annual award given by the Association for Middle Level Education. This award recognizes outstanding practitioners in middle level education—those who have made an impact on the lives of young adolescents with a significant body of work and have advanced the field of middle level education through leadership, vision, and advocacy.
Selection Criteria
- Candidate must have five or more years of practical application, implementation, influence, or involvement in middle level education at the local level and the state or national level.
- Candidate must be employed in the field of middle level education on a full-time basis.
- Candidate must be a current professional or school member of the Association for Middle Level Education and is encouraged to be a member of the state/local affiliate.
- Current AMLE staff, Board of Trustees, and selection committee members are not eligible for this award. Past Lounsbury Award and former AMLE Educator of the Year winners also are not eligible.
To Nominate a Candidate
- Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues or members of the community. If you nominate a candidate, please notify them of their nomination.
- Complete the AMLE Educator of the Year form by April 30 for consideration during the current year.
BOOK DAY (CHILDREN'S DAY) IS APRIL 30TH
Founded by author and poet Pat Mora, Children’s Day, Book Day is a year-long commitment celebrating the importance of bookjoy. It was inspired by the Mexican traditional holiday El día del niño (The Day of the Child): Mora thought, “We have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We need kids’ day too, but I want to connect all children with bookjoy, the pleasure of reading.” There's no better time to celebrate children reading. Check out our toolkit featuring reading resources, NCTE position statements, and printer-friendly posters/bookmarks. NCTE will also be having an online discussion focused on the joy of reading, to be paired with book giveaways, for the first 25 days in April! LEARN MORE
MAY + OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS
The English Journal editors welcome submissions for the following themed issues:
The Play’s the Thing–Deadline: May 1
Sounds of Music and Language Arts–Deadline: July 1
Poetry: Muses and Musing–Deadline: September 1
Learn more information here.
THE AMLE COLLABORATION MINI-GRANT
Sponsored by the AMLE Foundation Fund
Collaboration is a key concept in the successful education of young adolescents. This broad concept includes collaboration between teams, collaboration between a team and exploratory, collaboration with parents, collaboration with community agencies, collaboration with another school, and collaboration within the student body.
The Association for Middle Level Education Foundation Fund is awarding two $3,000 Collaboration Mini-Grants in 2020 to middle school educators who have taken leadership roles in developing collaborative projects both within and outside of schools. Recipients of this grant will receive funds to enhance an existing collaborative program or to institute a proposed program. Recipients will be recognized at the AMLE Annual Conference and must present about their collaborative project at a concurrent session. Each grant winner will receive one complimentary conference registration and up to $1000 of the award funds can be used to defray the expense of attending the AMLE conference. Any professional member or school that has been an AMLE member for 12 months or more may apply. To download the application and view submission criteria, visit amle.org/collaboration. Applications are due May 1, 2020.
NOVEL CONVERSATIONS
Novel Conversations, a fan-favorite podcast about classic literature, is returning for its sixth season! Join them every other Tuesday for brand new episodes.
Episodes:
Ep. 5: Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (1895) May 5
Ep. 6: The Red Pony by John Steinbeck (1933) May 19
Ep. 7: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (1925) June 2
Ep. 8: Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis (1956) June 1
TEACHINGBOOKS WEBINARS FOR MAY
Register HERE for any of the TeachingBooks Webinars listed below.
Authors’ Stories and Diverse Perspectives
Tuesday-May 5 at 1:00 pm
Text Complexity: Join the Conversation
Thursday- May 12 at 11:30 pm - I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
Center Stage with Reader’s Theater
Tuesday-May 19 at 1:00 pm
OHIO COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (OCTELA) ELA AWARDS
Do you know an outstanding teacher? Nominate that teacher for the OCTELA ELA Awards.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Outstanding English Language Arts Awards given every year at the OCTELA Conference. Awards are given in elementary, middle school, secondary, college, and special distinction categories (librarian, curriculum coordinator, ESC, writing center coordinator, etc.). To nominate someone, either download and print the nomination form or submit your nomination online. Nominations are due by May 18, 2020.
CORWIN'S FREE MONDAY WEBINAR SERIES FOR MAY AND JUNE
Corwin's free Monday Webinar Series will continue through June. Below are the offerings and registration links.
Youth Equity Stewardship (YES!): Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Monday, May 11, 2020 - 6:30pm, Presented by Benjie Howard and Wade Antonio Colwell
Building a Curious School Monday, June 1, 2020 - 6:30pm, Presented by Bryan Goodwin
NCTE/PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE TEACHER AWARDS
Deadline: May 31
This is the second year that NCTE is partnering with Penguin Random House to offer the Lifelong Readers and the Maya Angelou Teacher Award for Poetry to educators. The submission form is open for 2020. Learn more.
JULIA E. BERRY RESEARCH AWARD
Deadline: June 1
First Award Given in 2020—Julia E. Berry, an NCTE member, gave a $10,000 bequest to NCTE for the purposes of establishing an award to further her interest in, as specified in her will, Careers of English Majors.
The Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors supports NCTE members in the teaching, learning, and application of literacy learning. The Berry Research Award provides research support for an NCTE member(s) who propose(s) a research project that studies “the careers of English Majors and/or the role and function of English in career development.” This award will also support the study of the impact of the English language in the broadest of senses as well as literacy-related majors such as writing studies, linguistics, and English education. Learn more.
ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION SUMMER INSTITUTE
Middle Level SEL Institute June 18-19
Make plans today to attend this middle-school-focused event at National Louis University, in downtown Chicago, Illinois, designed with in-depth sessions and learning experiences to build exceptional SEL practices in your school community.
Featuring:
- National experts and local thought leaders
- Unique session formats including small-group learning, job-alikes, and interactive breakouts
- Opportunities to earn 16 contact hours and graduate credit
- Connections to new resources and services
CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS
The Voices from the Middle editorial team has two calls left in their term. Click on the links here to find out more and add your voice!
- March 2021 I Used To ..., But Now I ...–Deadline: June 1
- May 2021 Mic Drop–Deadline: August 1
ESC OF CENTRAL OHIO HOSTS GO DEEP CONFERENCE INSPIRED BY HARVARD PROJECT ZERO RESEARCHERS
The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is working with researchers from the Project Zero team to host the Go Deep Conference, June 17-18, on the campus of the New Albany-Plain Local School District in New Albany.
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION 2020 CONFERENCE-FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF LITERACY!
October 15–18 | Columbus, OH
Register Today and See More Information at https://literacyworldwide.org/conference/
FORWARD-THINKING SPEAKERS with real-life inspiration & ideas
Jasmyn Wright, Nell K. Duke Allister Chang, and Stephen G. Peters
1. Forward-thinking ideas from speakers making a difference through their work.
2. Professional development in a variety of formats—choose your learning style!
3. Access to the latest research in literacy instruction throughout the conference.
4. After-hours social and networking events to explore the local literacy scene.
5. The chance to be a part of the conversation about shaping the future of literacy.
DID YOU MISS EARLIER ISSUES OF THE SECONDARY ENGLISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER?
- March 23-27, Issue 28
- March 16-20, Issue 27
- March 9-13, Issue 26
- March 2-6, Issue 25
- February 24-28, Issue 24
- February 17-21, Issue 23
- February 10-14, Issue 22
- February 3-7, 2020, Issue 21
- January 27-31, Issue 20
- January 20-24, Issue 19
- January 13-17, Issue 18
- January 6-10, Issue 17
- December 16-January 3, Issue 16
- December 9-13, Issue 15
- November 25-December 6-Issue 14
- November 18-22-Issue 13
- November 11-15-Issue 12
- November 4-8- Issue 11
- October 28-November 1-Issue 10
- October 21-25-Issue 9
- October 14-18-Issue 8
- October 7-11-Issue 7
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Carla Mae Phillips
Southland Center, Suite 125
Email: cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/English6-12
Location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43207, USA
Phone: (380) 997-0463