The best distance learning is done when you open a book!
Kwame Alexander on NPR about “Social Distance” and how to feel less isolated through poetry and paintings
BOOK IDEAS and RECOMMENDATIONS:
- New book-talks from Mrs. E
- Mrs. E’s book recommendations for 7th graders and 8th graders (100s of titles:)
- The Boswellian blog (from Mrs. Chou at Boswell Books)
HOW TO ACCESS LOTS OF EBOOKS:
- get to Overdrive to access USM’s ebook collection
- Check hoopla.com to use your public library card to check out ebooks
- Audible’s subscription is free while school’s are closed
WHERE TO FIND CHEAP PAPERBACK BOOKS:
- Thriftbooks.com
- Halfpricebooks.com
- Bookoutlet.com
- Milwaukee’s independent book store, Boswell Books, is doing curbside pickup
Lesson ideas from Two Writing Teachers
Parallel Poems by 7th graders
7th grade Language Arts 