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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Jun 25

A friend reminded me that a better word is "contribution." Not a difference, but a contribution. See my note in the video's comments.
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Are We Making a Difference? An Article for Secondary English Teachers

YouTube video by ReThink ELA LLC

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Claudia Swisher @claudiaswisher.bsky.social · Jun 1

#GoodnightBlueSky

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Kachel @kacheywachey.bsky.social · May 16

I love having this article. I especially love it because I have had my students reading their independent books for 9-19 minutes a day for the past 3 weeks since STAAR.

It also is helping me fight to keep my choice book SSR in my plans during fiction unit for next year.

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

50 years of research says independent reading is... complicated. 😬 Get the details & 3 quick tips here: www.rethinkela.com/2025/05/reth... #IndependentReading #ReadingTips

Rethink Reading: Is Independent Reading Really Working?

Struggling to justify independent reading? Discover research-backed strategies & a structured approach to boost student comprehension & engagement. Learn how to make silent reading effective.

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · May 15

In response to book bans, the Rhode Island Senate has approved the “Freedom to Read Act‚” which creates a uniform process for challenging books and shields librarians from charges related to what’s on their shelves.

R.I. Senate backs uniform process to respond to book ban attempts, passes ‘Freedom to Read Act’ - The Boston Globe

House Speaker Shekarchi says he supports the concept but the House is working on a possible amendment.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

What challenges have you faced with independent reading time in your classroom? Share your experiences in the comments below!

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

📝 Tip 3: Don't skip metacognitive strategies! Things like activating prior knowledge, setting reading purposes, and self-monitoring can make a HUGE difference.

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

🧠 Tip 2: Go beyond free choice. Consider a structured framework with intentional collaboration and comprehension-building activities (like the Reading TRIIPS approach!).

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

✨ Tip 1: Shift from just reading to thinking about reading. Incorporate activities that promote metacognition (thinking about thinking!).

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 15

50 years of research says independent reading is... complicated. 😬 Get the details & 3 quick tips here: www.rethinkela.com/2025/05/reth... #IndependentReading #ReadingTips

Rethink Reading: Is Independent Reading Really Working?

Struggling to justify independent reading? Discover research-backed strategies & a structured approach to boost student comprehension & engagement. Learn how to make silent reading effective.

www.rethinkela.com

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Apr 24

#TLSkyChat A7. I love this list of resources for using poetry slams with HS age students.

10 Best Slam Poems for High School Students - reThink ELA

Note: Check out our slam poems for middle school, too!Every year I want to write posts sharing my favorite poems for National Poetry Month. But unfortunately, every year, April is also national testin...

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 8

Loved the slam poems in the blog post? Get my ready-to-use Slam Poetry Unit for only $5 during extended Teacher Appreciation Week (until May 12th)! #HighSchoolELA #MiddleSchoolELA #PoetryResources

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 8

Cool Slam Poems for Middle School! 😎🎤 My top 10 picks are here to inspire your young poets. Click through to see the list! #poetry #slampoems #teachpoetry #classroomfun www.rethinkela.com/2022/04/10-b...

10 Best Slam Poems for Middle School Students - reThink ELA

Earlier this month, I wrote 10 Best Slam Poems for High School -- a list of poems hitting on a few tough but relevant topics for today's classrooms. I didn't want to leave our younger secondary studen...

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 8

Also, don't miss out! My Slam Poetry Unit is still on sale for just $5 as my thank you to incredible ELA teachers (extended to May 12th)! #ThankATeacher #ELATeachers #PoetryInTheClassroom

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · May 8

Want to bring fresh energy to your high school poetry unit? 🤔 Here are 10 of the best slam poems that resonate with teens and can spark incredible classroom conversations. Tap to explore! #highschoolpoetry #poetryunit #teachingresources #studentengagement

www.rethinkela.com/2022/04/10-b...

10 Best Slam Poems for High School Students - reThink ELA

Note: Check out our slam poems for middle school, too!Every year I want to write posts sharing my favorite poems for National Poetry Month. But unfortunately, every year, April is also national testin...

www.rethinkela.com

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Apr 27

Met some amazing people & my research-in-progress presentation went well! The conversation we had after all our presentations helped me remember why I'm researching students' experiences with and perspectives on writing in high school. I do have a lot think about. #aera2025

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thank you so much! I really love the depth and complexity of your book, and I'm looking forward to having time to read it again.

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Apr 23

Not only did I find a copy of the book, but I read it, loved it, and wrote a review of it today. I wish I still had a class to give the poetry assignment to -- I bet the students would create some amazing works! (I'm also going to have to try those recipes... ) www.rethinkela.com/2025/04/find...

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Mar 29

For years, educators have urged students to take their secondary studies seriously so they can go to college. But if these funding cuts continue, will College even still be an option for anyone? www.scientificamerican.com/article/trum...

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 21

Who else is attending #AERA this year?

Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 21

I'm thrilled to announce my proposal, "Understanding Student Experiences of High School Writing: A Qualitative Single-Case Study of Second Semester College Freshmen from Oklahoma," has been accepted for presentation in a Research-in-Progress Roundtable Series session at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting!

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · Feb 14

Colleges and universities nationwide are outraged over a new policy from the National Institute of Health that would decrease overall grant funding nationwide. | Madeline Cantrell with Gaylord News reports

100s of OU, OSU, TU staff at risk from research funds cuts

Colleges and universities nationwide are outraged over a new policy from the National Institute of Health that would decrease overall grant funding nationwide.

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 8

We're presenting @jolleuga.bsky.social! #teachingwriting #writinginstruction

(Re)Designing Writing in a World of Generative AI

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 5

My article on imposter syndrome is out in the Journal of Peer Tutoring in Secondary Schools! 🎉 So excited to share this! Check it out: sswca.org/journal/4-2/

#impostersyndrome #writing #peertutoring #education #writingcenter

JPTSS Issue 4.2

Fall 2024: Volume 4, Issue 2 Table of Contents Print Purchase: JPTSS Volume 4(Coming Soon) Digital Download: JPTSS 4.2 Editorial Introduction The Collective Power of Collaboration and Confidence in th...

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 5

I am feeling the need to join the #bloomscrolling, but with a #watercolor twist. 🖌

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Future Dr. Michelle Boyd Waters, Ph.D. @michelleboydwaters.bsky.social · Feb 1

Overwhelmed (in a good way!) juggling teaching, dissertation, AI research, place-based and writing center pedagogy presentations, updating my Curated Short Stories Library, & developing a creative writing curriculum. So much to do, but loving it! #writing #education #scholarship

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