Media Literacy – Representation in Television
Media Representation Why we created it Media Literacy is a necessity for our students. Our students are immersed in media daily, inside and outside of school. Students need to learn how to analyze media’s messages, uses, and learn to create their own to send their own messages. Obviously this is an overwhelming amount of information […]
Book Review: Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen
Why I picked it up I loved reading Hoot with my fifth graders and I came across the book trailer for Chomp on YouTube. Both of these together meant that I had to at least take a closer look. After reading the teaser on the back, I knew it was a must read. Why I finished Just like all of […]
App Review: Toontastic
This multi-award winning app caught my eye in an open search for comic creating apps. I quickly downloaded the free app and began playing. Toontastic is engaging, easy to use, and addicting! From the first click, there is narration that helps guide the user in creating a well thought out toon. The narration explains that […]
Book Review: Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip, by Jordan Sonnenblick
Why I picked it up Sonnenblick. Why else? He never disappoints. Even though the topics, covers, and titles never seen to be something I would like, I ALWAYS fall in love with the story. I have learned not to question, just to begin reading and let the magic happen. Why I finished it Sonnenblick. He […]
Book Review: The Day The Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywilt
Why I picked it up From the beginning it was the creative title that caught my attention, but the simple artwork caught my eye. I love the personification of crayons. I love the expressions on the crayons’ faces and the fact that they are picketing. It was obvious to me that this would grab the […]
Book Review: Good News, Bad News
Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack Why I picked it up While searching for new books, Amazon kindly recommended the book to me. I was immediately drawn in my the hilarious facial expressions on the cover. Why I finished it The book is so simple and yet so complex. There are only four words […]