If you're as passionate about reading and teaching as I am, you won't want to miss this podcast. Join me as we explore seven incredible professional development books to elevate your middle school ELA classroom.
In this episode, we'll discuss gems like Notebook Know-How by Aimee Buckner, a fantastic guide to setting up and maintaining writer's notebooks. Discover actionable strategies adaptable to middle school settings and effective methods for notebook assessment.
We'll also dive into Ralph Fletcher's Boy Writers Reclaiming Their Voices, a timeless resource for engaging all students in the writing process. Unearth the secrets of making writing enjoyable and finding every student's unique voice.
Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide by Ralph Fletcher and Joann Portalupi offers a practical outline for an effective writing workshop, with valuable takeaways that apply to the middle school classroom.
But that's not all! We're massive fans of Kelly Gallagher, and we'll share why his books are essential for your professional growth. From Deeper Reading and Reading Reasons to Write Like This and Teaching Adolescent Writers, these resources cover everything from reading comprehension to real-world writing skills.
Don't forget to share your favorite professional development books with me on Instagram @annotatedela.
Mentioned in the episode:
Episode 18 Seven of My Favorite Professional Development Books for ELA Teachers
Books:
Notebook Know How Strategies for the Writer’s Notebook by Aimee Buckner
Boy Writers Reclaiming Their Voices by Ralph Fletcher
Writing Workshop The Essential Guide by Ralph Fletcher and Joann Portalupi
Deeper Reading Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12 by Kelly Gallagher
Reading Reasons Motivational Mini Lessons for Middle and High School by Kelly Gallagher
Write Like This Teaching Real-World Writing Through Modeling and Mentor Texts by Kelly Gallagher
Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher
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