Stuart Smalley
Al Franken as Stuart Smalley famously said this memorable line on SNL years ago: “I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!” Why
Reading
Anne sent this question in today: Hey Ben - This discussion has probably been had on your blog and on the facebook page 100 times, but I've
Report from the Field – Craig West
I got this email from Craig today. He shares an awesome insight: So now in my 5th year at this school (continuation school). I'm really seeing
Four Truths and a Lie – Instructions
I call the Monday after a break Snarky Monday. The kids just seem to get basted with an extra layer of snark over the break
Kierkegaard
There is this quote from Soren Kierkegaard: “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse
They Just Want to Play
This is a repost from 2009: I was running this evening and passed a little league baseball practice. The kids, beautifully attired in new uniforms, were
Krashen Burn
How's this for an unnecessary and professionally embarrassing website? http://www.angelfire.com/az/english4thechildren/krashen.html
Thanksgiving Movie Talk
Here is an excellent MT clip from Craig for Thanksgiving: https://goo.gl/UJUjfR
Reading Material
In the next year it would be nice to collect some readings here and put them all in one place. I remain convinced that we
Challenge Them!
I was just reading a thread in an online group. It said, "Challenge them by introducing more vocabulary." I don't agree with this. "Challenging" kids