(that I’ve thought of so far) Introduction Calling all spacefaring adventurers! Are you yearning to explore distant galaxies, encounter fascinating alien species, and ponder the mysteries of the universe? Buckle up and prepare for liftoff with this curated list of must-read science fiction novels! Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi buff or a curious newcomer, these…
Book One: A Court of Thorns and Roses Blurb from Goodreads When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal,…
Summary (from Goodreads) A sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales—the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi. Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a…
So we’re in the thick of it, folks. Teaching Grade 7 in December is a feat of patience, humour, and energy. Lots and lots of energy. In my area of the world, Term 1 is going straight to December 22. I understand that this likely to be because of the fact that Christmas falls on…
While this sounds like a lofty goal, and doubtless it is, there are a few reasons for this post. First of all, let me direct this post to two audiences. First, teachers of middle school, this is for you. The goal with this lesson is to provide a way to reach all students in their…
I recently finished this trilogy, and I have to say, overall, I loved it! It’s my first introduction to Nora Roberts’ writing, and I will definitely be reading more. I’ve separated my thoughts into sections about each book, with a bit of a summary of my thoughts at the end. Book One: Year One Blurb…
Who am I? First, I’m no tech expert. I am comfortable in using it but definitely no expert. So let me preface this blog with that before I start talking about ways I will be using AI Chat as a teacher. I’m really excited to use Chat GPT, at least the free version, as a…
Blurb: “Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.” Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her…
I gasp in horror at the prospect. I shake my fist in protest! I declare that I shall find the book that will do the trick. We just haven’t found the right book yet. I think I’m looking at this wrong. Every year, I extol passionately the virtues of reading. I love it myself and…
Magical realism is an elusive genre. Books in this genre are wise to the lessons and ways of the world, and are comfortable in slipping very realistic lessons between doses of whimsy. Writers of magical realism seem to me to be those who have peeked between the pages of life and seen that there is…