Library Links: 2009-12-20

24.12.09

Teaching Adolescent Writers

In Teaching Adolescent Writers, Kelly Gallagher, author of Reading Reasons and Deeper Reading, shows how students can be taught to write effectively. Kelly shares a number of classroom-tested strategies. http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9032&r=sb091223b&REFERER=

Read Chapter 1 on-line.

Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities

Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities That Refresh and Refocus, K–6.To learn well, children need to move! Old favorites with new twists,lively originals, and tips for weaving energizers into your school day.Read samples and view video clips.

About Me

Kwe' aq pjila'si, I have an interest in literacy, Indigenous identity and technology in education. I am currently serving as a public library trustee for Surrey Public Library (BC) (Retired district Principal for Aboriginal Education for Surrey Schools in BC, Canada, formerly a coordinator of Library and Information Services for SD38.) I have taught courses in Library Administration and Aboriginal Issues for UBC and have a Masters in Educational Technology and Learning Design. I am also proud to claim my Mi'kmaq heritage. Wela'lin for visiting.
(Gordon Powell)