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Peer reviewedThomas, Pat – Voices from the Middle, 2000
Considers how to develop students' passion for language and how to get them to stop and look at word choice. Defines a "gem" as a word, phrase, or sentence that is particularly remarkable or moving. Describes working with students to notice the gems, design gem journals, write their own gems, and to create future gems. (SC)
Descriptors: Individual Development, Instructional Improvement, Middle Schools, Reader Text Relationship
Peer reviewedThomas, Cheryl – Voices from the Middle, 2000
Discusses how connecting students to reading requires more than just an energetic approach. Presents a framework for reading experiences: engagement, exploration, collaboration, and individual celebration. Describes a program that gives students varied opportunities to become engaged in literature, choice in what they read, time to actually read,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Individual Development, Instructional Improvement, Middle Schools
