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Sharing successes and challenges through teaching while becoming a (hopefully) published author.

Making Learning Visible: Reading Comprehension through Class Novels
Reading Comprehension, Class Novel, Visual Learning, Assessment, Growth Mindset Melissa Salter Reading Comprehension, Class Novel, Visual Learning, Assessment, Growth Mindset Melissa Salter

Making Learning Visible: Reading Comprehension through Class Novels

Readers Request (sort of). This post generally outlines the final activities my class did with the novel Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. I also focus on shifting reading comprehension activities and assessment when sharing a class novel. One visual map assignment is broken down to explore how visuals can demonstrated deeper comprehension.

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Draft 1 Done: 40 000+ Words
Writing, Less is More, Educational Resource, Author, Workshops Melissa Salter Writing, Less is More, Educational Resource, Author, Workshops Melissa Salter

Draft 1 Done: 40 000+ Words

40 000+ words in ONE month! The first draft of my education book Less is More is complete. The rewrites have already begun, but having a complete draft feels good. This post also includes an excerpt from the introduction chapter and invites you to help me plan workshops for the STA and the MyPITA conference in the fall.

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