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Jennie Bales

Charting the Geography of Classic Literature - Atlas Obscura - 1 views

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    A new exhibit focuses on maps of fictional worlds. Historical perspectives of maps on classic literature
Jennie Bales

Dr. Seuss Books Can Be Racist, But We Still Keep Reading Them : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    "That tension between Seuss and Seuss-free classrooms is emblematic of a bigger debate playing out across the country - should we continue to teach classic books that may be problematic, or eschew them in favor of works that more positively represent people of color?"
Jennie Bales

100 Great Children's Picture Books - highlights from 1922-2011 | Art and design | The G... - 0 views

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    Spanning a century and featuring foreign gems as well as British cult classics, Martin Salisbury's stunning collection of the greatest picture books is a revelation for all ages
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Student Choice Versus the Classics | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "English teachers are wrestling with how to navigate the increasingly contentious terrain between student choice and assigning the classics."
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Reading Hard Books is Good, Actually - 0 views

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    "I do think it's beneficial to challenge yourself as a reader, whether that means reading poetry, the "classics," dense nonfiction, or literary fiction. I'm still surrounded by my YA TBR, and I look forward to getting to them, but this was a wake-up call to mix it up periodically. We can only grow as readers by stretching a little past what is comfortable."
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Turn your notes into writing using the Cornell method | The Thesis Whisperer - 0 views

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    the Cornell Method. The Cornell Method was invented about sixty years ago (see Walter Pauk's 1962 classic How to Study at College, now in its tenth edition), though I only found out about it last month. It incorporates a lot of what I was doing already-providing spaces for notes, and margins for reactions, connections and comments. But it takes it further, and adds some very cool functions. Firstly, the template gives you less space to write notes. Y
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Using Graphic Novels to Teach the Classics by Jillian Lutz on Prezi - 1 views

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    Presentation that covers advantages of the format, resources, references and suggested titles.
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Yes, audiobooks count as 'real reading'. Here are 3 top titles to get you started - 1 views

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    "But are listeners really reading? If we challenge what we think we know about reading, audiobooks can be seen as not just a cheat's shortcut for catching up on classics and bestsellers, but a new way to engage more people with stories."
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Reading Australia - Home - 0 views

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    This site supports Australian literature, authors and specific books with a wealth of educational resources. Strong coverage of classics with growing collection on more contemporary works and authors
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Upgrading Library Collections: Selecting books students want to read - - 1 views

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    "Revitalizing neglected library spaces is the biggest task to update the library collection. Untouched for five, ten, and twelve years, the collections are a time capsule of what was considered ideal reading for students: subject-specific nonfiction, classics, award-winners, and biographies."
Jennie Bales

BBC - Culture - The 11 greatest children's books - 0 views

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    What are the greatest children's books ever? In search of a collective critical assessment, BBC Culture's Jane Ciabattari polled dozens of critics around the world
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