ing, in their lives so far, and why these might be important for them to notice? One student linked this idea with a popular novel she had read, drawing parallels with characters and with situations. Wow again. I was floored when that little blog received over 100+ hits—so many that I couldn’t begin to respond to their comments. Our Tech Guru, Mrs. Joanne Acree, let me know the blog was too full, according to the company. What a success!

Teacher idea: Do a blog each time we do a Circle?

FIGURE 4 - “Crystal Moment” deep reading assignment

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