Kate Chopin
Marty provides an introduction to the lesson plan based on "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
Subtle diversity
Janet talks about the different forms diversity can take, including some more subtle than others.
Seeing the Common Core in the Classroom
Katie explains how this project helped her understand what the Common Core can look like in a real classroom with real students.
Reading in Chinese: "This Next New Year"
Janet puts herself on the line when she reads a little bit in Chinese from "This Next New Year."
How to support young parents
Ginny discusses the kinds of support her school offers teen parents.
Poem: "There is a place"
Janet reads her poem "There Is a Place" from "Night Garden: Poems from the World of Dreams."
Teens writing poetry
Pat describes why she thinks writing poetry is a natural activity for teens. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/read/meet/mora/
"Tomate"
Pat Mora lee un poema de "Yumm! Mmmm! ¡Qué rico!" Vea la entrevista completa: http://www.colorincolorado.org/leer/autores/mora/ Vea más información sobre ...
An unlikely success story
Ginny remembers a student who had a rough start but eventually found his way. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/thomas/
Poem: "My Bird Day"
Janet reads her poem "My Bird Day" from "Good Luck Gold."