I got to present on the Lifting Literacy Framework and now listening to @biblioracle.bsky.social present at ELAC Great day of learning.
Brent Gilson-Lifting Literacy
@mrbgilson.bsky.social
English teacher-Comic Fan-Lifter of Heavy things-Hype man for awesome teachers. “One of the few qualified…” still makes me laugh. Thanks nemesis for that gift.
My nemesis, if you know you know, is a CLOWN. She pushed that sold a story BS as loud as she could and now is walking it back like she wasn’t one of the loudest voices. Folks were sold something for sure. Anyway BOOO! To KV simply the WORST.
#studentwriting A person finds comfort in what’s safe, the known path, the worn trail. But what is a life lived only in harbour? A story unwritten? A sail never raised? Is it even worth being called a life if you have not lived? Legacy isn't built in the calm lagoon but forged in the storm
I forget about this space. It is soft and welcoming and maybe that is why.
Student writing from their theme project
Alberta teachers had their charter freedoms set aside for the next 4 years LOL. Alberta Strong and Free
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Dear Teachers
This month has been a lot. Teachers have been on strike now for three full weeks. We have lost time with our students so we will have to work doubly hard to make up. We have learned that the government never had any intention of negotiating a fair deal, and we have lost thousands of dollars in salary and pension. I have said time and again this isn’t about money; it’s about classroom conditions.I’m holding true to that because if it were about money, I would have voted yes to return weeks ago.
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www.liftingliteracy.com/post/diving-.... I had some thoughts.
Diving back in
I have been sitting here this week reflecting a lot on teaching. There is uncertainty at the moment about what this year will look like. Alberta teachers are in the midst of a contract dispute, and the chances of job action are increasing every day. The government does not seem keen on negotiating, and teachers have authorized their professional organization leadership to strike if necessary. I think about the last few years and the time I am required to put in outside of my contracted hours, a
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It’s that time a year when teachers share bad hot takes and demand others not shame them because… solidarity. So just to clarify I don’t walk in solidarity with bad teachers and I will call it out. I hope others will do the same. This is about becoming better not supporting garbage practice.
Saving to read
Trevor Aleo@mraleosays.bsky.social · last yr.Teaching literary theory has been the most influential approach I’ve used to improve HS students’ interpretive ability. Theory helps them see what’s possible with interpretation, not just what’s permitted by “correct” readings. #literacies #iteachenglish #edusky open.substack.com/pub/trevoral...
Student writing "I am not lost I am simply in the process of finding"
I am going to try and use this app more this summer.
I am getting back to dreaming of better in education and organizing some kind of conference that focuses on joyful and effective literacy practices. All grades, in-person, ed camp style, but a little more structured... I don't know. #LiftingLiteracy
A little Sunday blogging. Gratitude. #LiftingLiteracy www.liftingliteracy.com/post/to-my-m...
To my mentor and friend
Years ago, I was told about a PD that was happening around a book called Notice and Note; the authors, Bob Probst and Kylene Beers, were in the area, and it came recommended. I had not heard of them or their work before this, but I figured I should give it a shot. I know it is probably cliché to say. Still, that session and the friendship that I later developed with them both have changed me as an educator, and their impact on my classroom will very likely continue in some form or another until
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It is sad to say, but I can with confidence state I will not be entering the United States for the next few years. One because I don’t support the actions of their current government, two because it does not seem safe for anyone not American, and finally because I will not support their economy.
Just a reminder of some great folks to follow if you are a Literacy Educator go.bsky.app/CJ8yy9B #LiftingLiteracy
Some blogging #LiftingLiteracy www.liftingliteracy.com/post/the-wor...
The words we write for ourselves
The words we write for ourselves are always so much better than the words we write for others. -William Forrester The other day, we were watching Finding Forrester in my 30-2 English class. William's words above made me think about writing instruction and our work. I started writing this post a few days ago with the idea that I would mostly drag the standardized writing exam my students have to do this year, but with a few days between now and then, I am shifting my focus. I want to celebrate m
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Neat multimodal/multigenre submission on inherent evil.
Debating a drive to Manitoba for a Literacy Conference…
A student writing about the need for isolation: "I used these hidden caverns as outlets of escape. To find sanctuary in times of stress or anger. Places to find peace and creativity, building and rebuilding myself in solitude."
#liftingliteracy #iteachEnglish Friends, when you hear the phrase supporting evidence regarding critical analytical writing on a text what comes to mind? How do you teach the difference between supporting evidence and content summary?
Started our term project conversation today in Grade 11. There are a lot of really cool ideas already. #liftingliteracy
