"Words are our most
inexhaustible source of magic."
-J.K. Rowling
When this school year started, I debated whether I should work with lessons that were “distance learning appropriate,” or hold tight to my most loved teaching plans. Slightly stubborn, I chose the latter. While I had moments of doubt, last week proved that my instincts were right. Together, we finished reading our class novel, The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden. If it’s possible to feel connected, to have a genuine, shared experience over Zoom, we did it! Finishing the book was my favorite part of teaching this year. I know the students felt the same. Ask your kids what they thought of the book - I think it opened a lot of minds and hearts.
It is very important to get all class novels returned. Starting Wednesday, there will be a drop-off box near the office at Dartmouth, for students to return their copy of The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Please put a sticky note or a piece of paper inside the text with: 1. Student’s name (first & last) 2. My name 3. Class period I’ll need this information to keep track novels - we need them all back for our next batch of 7th graders in the fall. Comments are closed.
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AuthorBeth Fabiano - Busy 7th Grade ELA teacher, wife, mother Archives
May 2021
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