Getting LIT.

Getting LIT.

By Josh FloresEducation
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  • Does the book "Black Privilege" prove white privilege is a myth?

    No. Of course, no. But does this text belong in your classroom library? Well, listen to some of the passages I found particularly powerful and helpful for a teen or pre-teen brain. I'll also include some suggestions for using the passages as writing prompts and how they connect with White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo. 

    Works Cited

    CHARLAMAGNE. (2018). Black privilege: Opportunity comes to those who create it. New York, NY: SIMON & SCHUSTER.

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      • 23 min
    • Close reading for shifts in tone and literary devices with “The Marrow Thieves”

      Welcome to another episode of SUPER MODEL TEXTS where we look at short excerpts from totally LIT novels that must be shared with students to increase their understanding of grammar and writing mechanics! 

      Works Cited 

      Dimaline, C. (2018). The Marrow Thieves. Toronto, CA: Cormorant Books. 

      More Connections and Resources! 

      • About Me: https://bit.ly/meetjoshflores 
      • Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Getting-LIT-113893257018002 
      • Podcast on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gettinglit 
      • Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zTDPiJ1iN1HSqTu35YyxY 
      • Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lit/id1511111916 
      • Podcast on Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNDRjYzY5Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== 
      • Teachers-Pay-Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Margined 
      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjoshflores
        • 18 min
      • It's ABOUT TIME teachers started reading "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About"

        This is a longtime favorite of mine and, despite the tragic circumstances, I am glad to see more people finally interested in studying this work. Especially teachers! 

        The excerpts I'll discuss and I feel are especially applicable to educators are taken from pages 7-9, 30-31, 56-57, 102-105.

        I'll include pics from my presentation slides about this work and the YAL novels that I felt paired nicely with the previously listed excerpts on my social medias:

        • Twitter: @mrjoshflores 
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          • DiAngelo, Robin. White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Beacon Press, 2018

          35 min
        • SUPER MODEL TEXT EPISODE #2 - featuring "The Curse of the Evil Librarian!"

          This ANOTHER episode for teachers! Specifically, teachers looking for high-quality excerpt texts to use as models for student writing and close reading practice. It's actually a companion piece to the YouTube video linked below. For visuals to accompany the literacy-- reading, writing, speaking and listening-- activities, check out the video edition at https://youtu.be/1_BZt_WixYk ! Thanks!

          14 min
        • SUPER MODEL TEXT EPISODE #1 - featuring "A Gentleman in Moscow"
          This episode is for teachers! Specifically, teachers looking for high-quality excerpt texts to use as models for student writing and close reading practice. It's actually a companion piece to the YouTube video linked below. For visuals to accompany the literacy-- reading, writing, speaking and listening-- activities, check out the video edition at https://youtu.be/JSNXT8bVl-k ! Thanks!
          19 min
        • Stark enters the world of Harry Potter

          In this episode, Stark discusses the opening chapters of Harry Potter. It's a big deal for him to read the series, so we're very excited to start this new obsession with him. And Daddy shares his own experience with Witchcraft in Middle School! 

          12 min

        About Getting LIT.

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        An education podcast that sometimes accidentally exploits my children. Book talks, professional development, overthinking pop culture and young-adult literature, curriculum ideas and resources, stay-at-home dad life, and other adventures happen.