English Companion Ning
The Teacher Sourcebook features a fabulous article about the English Companion Ning (ECN), known as the "world's largest English department." Created by revered high school teacher and author, Jim Burke, the ECN boasts over 6000 members--rapidly becoming an invaluable resource for English teachers around the world. Offering blogs, discussion boards, and forums, the ning combines social networking features with a treasure trove of content.
During October, The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child, will appear as the English Companion Ning's featured book club title. Join me to discuss the classroom conditions that foster independent reading, share favorite books and authors, and investigate the need for reading role models both in and out of school. The book club begins on October 4th.
Comments
I can't wait! I've been spending my evening reading time rereading your book to prepare for the discussion.
On another note, when will your blog return to reflecting on your classroom and instructional practices around ready? Lots of great stuff lately, but it's been announcements and news, not what first attracted me to your blog.
Posted by: Lindsay | September 29, 2009 9:47 PM
I'm so looking forward to this discussion!
Posted by: Kate Messner | October 1, 2009 4:09 PM
Lindsay, at one point during the summer, I felt as if I had nothing more to say on The Book Whisperer blog. Reading past entries and looking at my book, I felt that I would just be retreading old topics. I think what I was missing was students in my life to inspire me, a fallow season between school years. I am back to posting about my classroom, and I plan to use my Twitter feed and Facebook fan page to post announcements and share links from now on-- Thanks for reminding me why readers enjoy the blog!
You may follow me on Twitter: @donalynbooks
or follow the Book Whisperer Facebook fanpage!
Posted by: Donalyn Miller
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October 18, 2009 4:35 PM
I recently devoured The Book Whisperer and was able to immediately
implement some of the ideas you offer in my teaching. In fact, I wrote
a blog entry about it at Vint
Hill Academy's tutoring blog. I enjoyed following the Ning discussion too.Thanks for inspiring readers and
reading teachers!
Posted by: Nancy Martin | October 26, 2009 2:44 PM