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4 Essential Studies

By: Penny Kittle, Kelly Gallagher
Narrated by: Penny Kittle, Kelly Gallagher
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Essay. Poetry. Book Clubs. Digital Composition. Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher extend their work in 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents by taking a deep dive into four essential studies. Their aim is to move beyond compliance and formula, and to develop students’ agency, independence, and decision-making skills. These four practices, they argue, have the power to transform students’ relationship with literacy—and truly prepare them for the more demanding work of college.

A central belief underlies each of the four studies—that composing involves choosing, picking among options. It is not following a pre-set pattern. But if students are to make these choices, they need to be aware of the moves and possibilities open to them. That’s what this book does—it shows how teacher demonstrations, the skillful use of mentor texts, effective feedback (and many other tools) can make choices possible.

By reimagining how we teach essay, poetry, book clubs, and digital composition, we can open the door to more engaged, connected, and challenging learning.

©2022 Penny Kittle, Kelly Gallagher (P)2022 Heinemann
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A must listen for English teachers

I was hesitant to get this on audio because I always delve more deeply into professional texts when I can take notes and pause while I read. If you’re the same, GET THIS AUDIO ANYWAY. It is read by both of the authors. (I’ve followed both for years and am a huge fan). Their reading adds a depth and richness to the work. I listened over the course of several days while working on a house project and their words reignited a love of teaching this subject that has started to slowly diminish over the last few years. They ask tough questions, provide lots of ideas, and many many explicit stories of their own experiences in the classroom. If you’re looking for lockstep curriculum or a scope and sequence to follow, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for grounded real world inspiration to rethink your current English pedagogy, don’t sleep on this. Get it now.

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