My favorite poems tend to be poems which have a social justice theme. Social justice poems engage me because by highlighting specific injustices they act as catalysts which help me imagine a more just and equitable world. The only thing better than a poem with a social justice theme is a text set of poems […]
Make Voices Visible
Every year, the BC Teachers of English Language Arts creates a publication of student writing called Voices Visible. The contest is free, and students should submit their work by April 30, 2013. Download the contest guidelines and cover letter here. Make your students’ voices visible!
Plagiarism & Paraphrasing: “Read, Flip, and Write!”
Guest Post by Ben Pare, Program Consultant: Literacy, Burnaby School District Does this sound familiar? You’re up late reading student essays when suddenly you come across a student who has obviously plagiarized. Feelings of disappointment may be followed by ones of frustration or anger. This seems to be a common experience. As a secondary English […]
A Summit for Early Literacy Leaders:Scholars and Practitioners Working Together
The Vancouver Island University and S.D. 23 (Kelowna) are partnering to host this summit. There will be a number of leaders in early literacy presenting their work. The summit will be held in Kelowna, BC on January 31st through February 2nd, 2012. For more information, download the PDF.
It’s conference time.
Advanced registration for Friday’s conference has now closed. Do you still want to come? Not to worry! We will be accepting walk-in registrations on Friday morning at Cariboo Hill Secondary. You are also welcome to join us for the wine and cheese welcome with Darren Lund on Thursday evening at the Executive Plaza Hotel in […]