Dr. Kim Pinkerton here, tweeting about books and blogs with my favorite students and teachers.
Murphy, TX
Joined December 2015
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The looks on those sweet students’ faces say it all. You are amazing. That first day in READ 3305, I knew you were amazing too. Congratulations!
I finally did it! I am the 2022-2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!! I've had this dream since 2016, and to finally achieve it feels surreal. @SamHoustonEl @GalenaParkISD ❤️🍎👩🏾🏫
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Great to see these bilingual & ESL teachers who are part of our first cohort! As part of their degree, they receive funding to attend & present at conferences like this! #TCTELA23
A Project LEAMOS and @TWUMultilingual (MA Multilingual & Multicultural Studies) reunion at #TCTELA23! Join us in our next cohort (online or in person) this fall! twu.edu/literacy-and-learnin…
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I’m loving this session from fellow board member, Dr. Shona Rose. Modeling how to conduct meaningful writing conference, so that students take agency of their writing craft. ♥️
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Amazing session with incoming publishing team for English In Texas #TCTELA23
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This is indeed the best birthday ever! Woke up to the start of the @TCTELA conference. Received a new book from @CMohning and @MrsJensen_CFISD. My heart is extremely full #literacyislife #TCTELA23 #bestbirthdayever #cheerstoyear33
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@pinatadirector reminded us multiple times that she grew up in Mathis, Texas—population 5,034. Her rural upbringing and knowledge of UIL made me smile. When our small town teachers tell us we have something to say, hope sprouts 🌱.
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Finally made it to #TCTELA23 and just in time to see @DrMillerUHD and @becauseofabook present on writing, writing mentors and writing for English in Texas! Find us during the conference for a chance to win some books and other surprises!!
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Calling all writers: We hope you'll consider publishing a piece in our award-winning journal, English in Texas. Today at 1:15PM, please join current editors, Kim Pinkerton and Diane Miller to learn more! #TCTELA23
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Comprehension Results for children age 1 - 8
* Paper > Digital
* Digital w/ story-congruent enhancements > Paper
* Adult mediation w/ print > Digital with story-congruent enhancements
* Embedded dictionary increased vocab learning but no effect on comp
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
Yes, readers young and old deserve choice. Thanks for taking care of those young readers. @Ms_VJohnson – at Murphy, TX
Take what I know from research and what I know about children's texts. Balance that with what I know about DAP, standards, and individual needs. Voilà, I can teach literacy skills in purposeful, effective ways with children's texts as the springboard.
What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 7: Cultivate Literacy Skills with Balanced Instruction. What does this principle mean for your teaching? #earlyliteracy #Reading #earlyyears #literacy
Man, when @JackieWoodson reads aloud, it's like smooth jazz, red velvet cupcakes, and a salted caramel latte collide! It's a beautiful thing; you have to hear it.
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One of the greatest gifts a teacher can give students is to equip them to be literate in many disciplines. Read like a historian or a mathematician. Write like a scientist or a literary critic. Speak the languages of scholars. #PISDlearns #ThisIsAVID #DisciplinaryLit
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Did you miss either of the panels today? If so, check out the Tweens Read YouTube channel for recordings of the panels. They will be available for two weeks. youtube.com/channel/UCrPsfxA…
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Can't attend one of the panels for Tweens Read, we will be recording the panel sessions and sharing them via the Tweens Read YouTube page until November 7th. Scan the QR code with your phone's camera for access to the YouTube page, or use this link: youtube.com/channel/UCrPsfxA… .
So happy for you @mooretolearn You are my hero. So glad you were there as my guide. Year 4 approaches on Nov. 7 for me! – at Murphy, TX
5 years ago I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. My risk of metastasis goes down at 5 years! I made it! #5yearscancerfree #TNBC #cancerversary #risdlitandint #risdwevegotthis 💕💕💕
Even better @grithale – at Murphy, TX
Big news - because it is virtual this year, ANYONE can attend from ANYWHERE! Please share this far and wide! @ProfessorNana @kperry @donalynbooks @colbysharp @KyleneBeers @becauseofabook @TCTELA @ncte @ALANorg