My Dearest Readers, All has been good and my usually many creative project have increased tremendously... let me explain the challenges in this increase... 1 - The unexpected joy of teaching Grade 11-French (Sec V, here in Quebec) summer classes: smaller Classe sizes, motivated students, quieter workplace, shorter days and a more targeted curriculum. My … Continue reading An Update from the desk of The Adaptable Educator
T.A.E.’s. Book Review – The Book of Lost Tales, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Book of Lost Tales, Part One is not merely an early draft of the legendarium later embodied in The Silmarillion; it is the site of Tolkien’s imagination in motion, where myth is still molten and where the great structures of Middle-earth appear in a more lyrical, experimental, and intimate form. Read as literature, the … Continue reading T.A.E.’s. Book Review – The Book of Lost Tales, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien
T.A.E.’s Book Review – The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
William Strunk Jr.’s The Elements of Style is less a handbook than a manifesto: a compact philosophy of writing that treats prose not as ornament but as conduct. Its famous imperatives—“Omit needless words,” “Make every word tell,” “Use definite, specific, concrete language”—distill a moral as much as an aesthetic principle. For Strunk, style is not … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
Lit Bites – Modern retellings of classic literature. “All the genius. Half the scrolling.”
The intention here is to introduce the classics to young readers while using a language they might use. As an introduction, the hope is to motivate them to want to explore the original and help them start appreciating the possibility of a larger language of expression. This is partly inspired by the rewritings of Charles … Continue reading Lit Bites – Modern retellings of classic literature. “All the genius. Half the scrolling.”
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – On Writing: A Memoire of the Craft by Stephen King
Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is a remarkable hybrid: part autobiography, part master class, and wholly characteristic of its author’s unpretentious candour. Far more than a mere how‑to manual, it offers an illuminated path through the writer’s life, exposing—like a carefully dissected cadaver—the anatomy of a story. King’s gift for storytelling transforms these … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – On Writing: A Memoire of the Craft by Stephen King
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – How to Write a Children’s Book by Katie Davis
Katie Davis's How to Write a Children’s Book serves as both a roadmap and an inspiration for aspiring writers seeking to navigate the enchanting yet challenging world of children’s literature. With her seasoned expertise and approachable tone, Davis crafts a guide that is as practical as it is empowering, balancing technical advice with heartfelt encouragement. An Accessible … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – How to Write a Children’s Book by Katie Davis
The. Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit by Alex J. Cavanaugh
Alex J. Cavanaugh’s The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit is a compact yet impactful guide that bridges the often-overlooked gap between the artistic impulses of writing and the pragmatic necessities of making it a profession. While not sprawling in scope, this book’s merit lies in its clarity and encouragement, serving both as a guide and … Continue reading The. Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Writing for Profit by Alex J. Cavanaugh
“EVEN A TRUE ARTISTS DOES NOT ALWAYS PRODUCE ART” by Carroll O’Connor (Quotes & Quandaries)
Lately, I've been bumping against my impostor syndrome and find myself remembering random quotes... This one found me again after reading Austin Kleon's extraordinary book "Steal Like An Artist". The book presented me with the answer to questions about authentic originality. Kleon suggests that we just keep looking for art that we like and trying … Continue reading “EVEN A TRUE ARTISTS DOES NOT ALWAYS PRODUCE ART” by Carroll O’Connor (Quotes & Quandaries)
Alfabetizzazione Inclusiva – Un Imperativo Educativo
Promuovere l'inclusività e favorire il sostegno ai diversi apprendenti è essenziale per un'efficace istruzione alfabetica a livello elementare. Ecco come gli educatori possono raggiungere questo obiettivo: Istruzione Differenziata: Riconoscere che gli studenti arrivano in classe con livelli di preparazione, interessi e stili di apprendimento diversi. Differenziare l'istruzione fornendo molteplici punti di ingresso, offrendo una varietà … Continue reading Alfabetizzazione Inclusiva – Un Imperativo Educativo
Alfabetización inclusiva – Un imperativo educativo
Promover la inclusividad y fomentar la diversidad de estudiantes es esencial para la instrucción efectiva de la alfabetización en el nivel primario. Así es cómo los educadores pueden lograrlo: Instrucción diferenciada: Reconocer que los estudiantes llegan al aula con diferentes niveles de preparación, intereses y estilos de aprendizaje. Diferencie la instrucción proporcionando múltiples puntos de … Continue reading Alfabetización inclusiva – Un imperativo educativo