Tara Warmerdam

Tara Warmerdam, USA, Secondary, English Language Arts/Reading

I have a BA and MA in English from UC Davis, and I hold a Professional Clear Single Subject English CLAD Credential in California. I have taught high school English and college writing courses.

A Reading Corner for Teachers and Writers - currently offline
Thoughts on reading, writing, teaching, reading strategies, literature, professional development book reviews and curriculum design.

Theme: reading strategies, book club, professional development, book reviews, curriculum, curriculum design, storytelling, children's literature, young adult literature

Jennifer Bissonnette

Jennifer Bissonnette, USA, Middle Grades, 4-8, Language Arts

I’m a middle school teacher who loves to read and teach reading. Currently, I teach 6th grade Language Arts in Boise, Idaho. Before that, I taught 1st and 3rd grades at a public arts magnet school in Chattanooga, TN.

I’ve also had the honor of collaborating with teachers throughout the East Coast as a consultant with the National Paideia Center at the University of North Carolina. I am passionate about public education and making a difference in kids’ lives.

I’m always focused on what I can do to get kids into books and to love reading as much as I do. When I’m not teaching or reading, I am gardening, hiking, testing new recipes, going to the movies, enjoying a long afternoon nap, or spending time with my husband. Life is good!

Hunting for Treasure
My blog was created to share teaching ideas that are successful in in my classroom, connect teachers to professional resources, and to review young adult literature.

Theme: young adult literature reviews, reading, writer's workshop, professional development, book reviews, mentor texts

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Ann Hagedorn

Ann Hagedorn, USA, Middle School, Reading, Writing

I am an 8th grade reading and writing teacher. I love to read young adult books and write! I participated in the National Writing Project at Kent State University this past summer and was so inspired to write about my classroom!

I love photography, travel, working out and spending time with my family and friends.

Readwritetalk's Blog
I am blogging about writing workshop, reading workshop, picture books I use in the classroom, and teaching strategies. I am an avid reader of young adult literature and update frequently about new young adult literature teens would love and books to use in the classroom.

I have a picture book section, young adult books section, writing workshop, and professional resources that I am reading. I also blog about my daily classroom activities.

Theme: writing, reading, middle school, picture books, young adult books, writing workshop, reading workshop, professional resources, writer's notebook

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CMIS

CMIS, Australia, Primary, Secondary, Cross-Curricular, Young Adult Literature

Curriculum Materials Information Services (CMIS), Department of Education and Training, Western Australia.

CMIS Evaluation - currently offline
The CMIS Evaluation Blog is designed to provide news about current events, resources and research to assist staff in schools to become aware of the most up-to-date, relevant resources for learning and teaching.

The CMIS Evaluation Blog is supported by 3 specialist blogs: Fiction Focus, Primary Focus and Technology Focus.

CMIS Evaluation Fiction Focus - currently offline
The Fiction Focus Blog is designed to provide news about current events, resources and research to assist teachers and teacher librarians engage teenagers with books and reading.

CMIS Evaluation Primary Focus - currently offline
The Primary Focus Blog is designed to provide news about current events, resources and research to assist Primary teachers, resource teachers and library officers become aware of the most up-to-date, relevant resources for learning and teaching.

CMIS Evaluation Technology Focus - currently offline
The Technology Focus Blog is designed to provide news about current events, resources and research about the use of ICT to support learning and teaching.

Themes: education, resources, library, ICT, books, reviews, literature awards, technology