@DismalManorGang Johnny Mandel wrote the music for it. Definitely no amateur.

@RoRo @futurebird

Bill’s arrangement has a bit more passion than the movie version. The song does have an interesting back story — “the stupidest song ever” was written by the director’s 14 year old son. Don’t know who did the original melody. It’s almost an ear worm. #music #nowlistening.

@RoRo

I personally like the 'gamify' approach:

Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collaboration and Learning by Michele Haiken, 2017

Literacy is at the heart of education — and what better way to teach this important subject than through the motivational techniques built into gamification? With Gamify Literacy, teacher Michele Haiken brings together top educators and gaming professionals to share gamification strategies...

#books
#nonfiction
#literacy
#games
#teaching

@RoRo

You may find this of interest:

Developing Literacy by Timothy G. Morrison, 2012

Here is a comprehensive view of all of the elements that are essential to developing effective literacy and providing the necessary gradual release of responsibility for reading and writing from teachers to students.

#books
#nonfiction
#literacy

@RoRo I have been a high school English teacher for 30 years and am happy to talk! I’ve done a lot of this kind of work. What’s your goal? Where / how are you starting?

@RoRo hashtags for the win!

@Bumblefish I also don’t teach where my qualifications are from. I work at an international school in Japan, at an IB school, but got my certification in the states (MA). My focus right now is on the primary (elementary) school, US grades k-5 (UK/Aus/etc entry (reception, foundation, etc - 6). When I arrived at the school last year they were using the Readers and Writers program, which means they are not using best practices. Helping them phase out RW and learn best practices!