Identity and Othering in "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"

Posted by Leah Mauer on February 4, 2013

I’m not sure if it’s fate, or the fact that I’m a news junkie, but it seems as though I can always find a connection between what I’m studying in my classes and the news. This past term was no different.

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Topics: Books, Facing History Resources, videos, Lesson Ideas, English Classroom, Literature, English

Toxic Discussion or Teachable Moment

Posted by John Connelly on January 11, 2013

The classroom can be a dangerous place.

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Topics: Identity, We and They, Strategies, In the news, English Classroom, English

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