Monthly Archives: March 2013

FREE Workshop on “Connecting Reading, Writing, and Test-Prep Instruction”!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by theliteracycookbook

If you live in Northern New Jersey or New York City, you might want to attend the free workshop I will present at the Springfield (NJ) Barnes & Noble, on April 17, from 5:00-7:00pm.  The topic is “Connecting Reading, Writing, … Continue reading →

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FREE ACCESS CODE to The Literacy Cookbook Website

Posted on March 20, 2013 by theliteracycookbook

Hi, all– I’ve noticed from some reviews of my book that a few people have had trouble finding the FREE ACCESS CODE to The Literacy Cookbook Website.  It’s on page 4 of the Introduction.  And when you sign up for … Continue reading →

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OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE Care Package

Posted on March 20, 2013 by theliteracycookbook

As much as we would like to know what the PARCC Assessments are really going to look like, this year all we have to go on is what our State Department of Education tells us.  And in my home state … Continue reading →

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“Supporting Teachers with the Common Core” INTERVIEW

Posted on March 1, 2013 by theliteracycookbook

I am pleased and honored to report that the March issue of School Leadership Briefing features an interview in which I discuss “Supporting Teachers with the Common Core”!!! Here’s the link to the interview. (PS–It’s 8 minutes long.) Here’s the blurb: … Continue reading →

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