Timmi Keisel

Digital Literacy Class: Future English Teacher

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Yesterday I went to Walmart for dog food and came back with two books. My family tells me I "have a problem." Oh well! #yalitclass

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My favorite blog post was about student motivation. This was my favorite because I had the opportunity to explore the idea of challenging students in independent reading. #yalitclass
https://t.co/a8nlBC1sAb

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My favorite module this semester was Week 8 about diversity. This module really showed me how important it is to read diversely, and my reading habits have changed since! #yalitclass

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Another takeaway is that I have a lot more time to read than I had (for a long time) assumed. #yalitclass

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@MarquiKeim You’re going to LOVE it!!

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My favorite book (by far) was The Hate U Give. It carried such an important message, and it was beautifully written. #yalitclass

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My biggest takeway from this class is that reading frequently and diversely is a great way to get to know yourself. This is why it is so important for students #yalitclass

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If I could make one change in 7-12 ELA classrooms across the nation, it would be to get rid of the idea that independent reading has to be tested and quizzed to death. #yalitclass

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If I could change one think in English classrooms, it would be the amount of independent reading. IR is when students fall in love with reading. If we don't give students the chance to read independently, they won't become lifelong readers. #yalitclass

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Penny Kittle Never Ceases to Amaze https://t.co/vmyDKTxESJ

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Summer Reading Plans https://t.co/ZdDqgAMXD9

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I think extrinsic motivation is popular because teachers are scared their students won't read without them. If we show students how incredible reading is, these rewards won't be necessary. #yalitclass

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It's problematic to tie reading to rewards because it destroys intrinsic motivation to read. Reading is so beneficial and enjoyable that we shouldn't have to give our students rewards for doing it. #yalitclass

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If I had to recommend just one book from this semester, I think it would be The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. #yalitclass

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@barbdoty1 I wasn't either! I wonder if I would have finished required readings as fast as my independent choices. #yalitclass

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These are the YA books I have that I’m excited to read this summer! #yalitclass

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How can I recommend just ONE book??? #yalitclass

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My little sister will definitely be my summer reading partner. She LOVES reading YA books I suggest. After I finished The Hate U Give, she finished it in less than two days! #yalitclass

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Because of my job, I don't think one book a day is a realistic goal for me, but I will strive to read at least one per week to start! #yalitclass