Children's Literature

I found a site where you can learn about great, new children's literature. I know there are so many sources out there, at times it can be overwhelming. Are there any great sources you know of? Maybe we can save one another some time by cutting to the chase. http://planetesme.blogspot.com/

Writing Workshops

I love the idea of writing workshops. Here is a site where teachers share ideas of workshops they have tried. Check it out...maybe even blog about some of your own ideas! http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/

Sharing Ideas

Here is a site where you can share and find ideas of writing a reading material. Check it out, see what you think. http://voicethread.com/#home

Reading Journal

Keeping a reading journal might be a great way to self motivate students. Not only will parents and teachers be able keep track of progress, but being able to see their own progress would be a great internal motivator for our young ones. What do you think? Has anyone ever had their kids or students keep a reading journal? How did they work for you?http://www.ehow.com/how_5227099_keep-reading-journal.html

Back to Figurative Language

This is a really cool site that features new poetry books...see what you think! http://www.hmhbooks.com/features/poetry/children.shtml

Procrastination

Are you anything like me and put things off till the last minute? See if this site helps. http://www.stevepavlina.com/articles/overcoming-procrastination.htm

Writer's Block?

Do you ever feel that you just can't write anymore? Have you ever felt that you have nothing interesting to write and that you cannot be inspired? I found a site that may help you overcome your writer's block. Let me know what you think. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_block.htm

Students Writing Students

I found this new website where you can connect your students with other students across the world! This could be a way, not only to keep your students interest levels up, but also a way for them to learn about different ways of life. They might just need a little inspiration from across the globe! http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/

Other Blogs

I found another site where teachers are blogging about their figurative language exploring in their classrooms. They share some great ideas and some not so great ideas. Check it out, see what you think. http://blogs.proteacher.net/

First Blog

Welcome to my blog. I have created this space to explore in the Language Arts world. I want to focus on figurative language. Anyone have any fun or exciting ideas of introducing a figurative language unit?