A 'Kindle' In My Classroom! What do you think?

I just finished ordering my first ever Kindle, and I cannot tell you how excited I am. For the past couple of days I have been mesmerized by the possibilities the Kindle offers to me and my classroom.

I was thrilled to find out that my school district would pay for the purchase of the novels I teach on a yearly basis. In fact, my superintendent has suggested we write a technology grant to pilot a set in my classroom next year.

Until I get it, I cannot tell you if I love, love it or not. So I am wondering . . . what do you all think?

Photo thanks to www.amazon.com.

Let's Share Thursday - Creative Writing

Today is Thursday, and you know what that means. . . It is time to SHARE again!!!!!

I found two resources for teaching creative writing that are both very different, but also very useful.

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/ is a list of 329 creative writing prompts that can be used in the classroom.

http://teacher2b.com/creative/createwr.htm is a wonderful site that has many, many complete lesson and unit plans to teach all aspects of creative writing.

If you would like to share a lesson or site that has worked well for you or offers great ideas, comment below or e-mail an attachment to me at danielle.mickelson@sendit.nodak.edu . I will compile them and send them out to all that participate. Have a great day, everyone!