Darby Harris

Elementary Education major at Iowa State University.

[Darby Harris @MsDarbyHarris]

Can't wait to see what everyone came up with for their website presentations! #CI554F17

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Using informational texts such as Drowned City, a graphic novel, is a great way to get students interested about the past! #CI554F17

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El Deafo and American Born Chinese are great books for struggling readers, plus they both have great messages! #CI554

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Teachers can use The Hunger Games trilogy to teach students about violence and social injustices in our world. Students could brainstorm ways to solve them. #CI554F17

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It is important for young males to see how important reading is, this can be done by inviting positive male role models to read aloud to your class! #CI554F17

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Reader's Theatre helps students become more connected with the book, and promotes creativity! #CI554F17

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Books like the "Who Was" series and Esperanza Rising give students a fun way to learn about the past. #CI554F17

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Fairytales have many underlying messages that teach kids how they should behave, gender norms, and societal stereotypes regarding class. #CI554F17

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https://t.co/R8cTNzFDPS
Jacqueline Woodson's 2014 National Book Award Winner #CI554F17

[Stephen King @StephenKing]

Tom Petty gone? That’s just so wrong. What a bad day this has been, in so many ways.

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Alexander and the...Very Bad Day shows kids that everyone has bad days, no matter who they are #CI554F17

[Scholastic @Scholastic]

It's #BannedBooksWeek! Have you read any of these frequently challenged Scholastic books? > https://t.co/PU2QFMBQTa

[Darby Harris @MsDarbyHarris]

When you ban books, you are silencing those who see themselves in the book that is being banned. #CI554F17 #WordsHavePower

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#CI554F17 #ChooseKind https://t.co/NQqYCce6vZ

[Corisa Walker @CorisaWalker]

Brookdale's Wall of Precepts inspired by Wonder. #choosekind

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a great book to teach students empathy and kindness. I will be reading this in my future classroom! #CI554F17

[Darby Harris @MsDarbyHarris]

"Support authors, illustrators, publishers, and booksellers whose work represents multiple perspectives and cultural diversity" #CI554F17

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"The Crossover" is a great book to give to reluctant readers, especially boys who enjoy sports. #CI554F17

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Also, provide students who DO normally see themselves in books with the opportunity to see the perspectives of others #CI554F17

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Provide students who don't normally see themselves in books with literature that speaks to them and is relatable #CI554F17

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https://t.co/ZfvNAkHj3Q

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