Gives Me Hope, Part Five

I have a copy of a wonderful book called "Gives Me Hope: The 127 Most Inspiriting Bite-Sized Stories".  It is worth every penny!  This week, I shared five stories from the book. If you are struggling and feel defeated, read these stories, read the book, and remember that hope is still alive! 

An elderly lady came to my register and was buying milk and bread.  She didn't have enough money and had no way of paying.  There was a 12-year old boy buying a video game and a toy.  He handed me his gift card to buy her items.  He said she needs food more than he needs a video game.  He gives me hope. 

Gives Me Hope, Part Four

I have a copy of a wonderful book called "Gives Me Hope: The 127 Most Inspiriting Bite-Sized Stories".  It is worth every penny!  This week, I'll be sharing five stories from the book.

In our school, each student has to make a report in front of the class about someone they admire, my friend reported on a quiet girl in class, admiring her kindness.  We all cheered in agreement.  The girl was crying.  Later, I found out that was the day she'd decided NOT to kill herself.  The student gives me hope.

Giving Me Hope, Part Three

I have a copy of a wonderful book called "Gives Me Hope: The 127 Most Inspiriting Bite-Sized Stories".  It is worth every penny!  This week, I'll be sharing five stories from the book. 

My friend's younger sister was coming home by herself when a guy on the bus began hassling her.  An elderly man on the other side of the bus stood up and demanded that the guy "leave his granddaughter alone!"  The guy stopped, and got off at the next stop.  The elderly man, who was a stranger, gives me hope. 

Giving Me Hope, Part Two

I have a copy of a wonderful book called "Gives Me Hope: The 127 Most Inspiriting Bite-Sized Stories".  It is worth every penny!  This week, I'll be sharing five stories from the book.

My friend and I won toys at a fair and gave one to a mentally disabled boy.  He said, "Thank you."  His father cried.  The boy hadn't spoken in months. Children like him give me hope.

Giving Me Hope, Part One

I have a copy of a wonderful book called "Gives Me Hope: The 127 Most Inspiriting Bite-Sized Stories".  It is worth every penny!  This week, I'll be sharing five stories from the book.

Years ago I told my best friend Matt that I couldn't go to the senior prom with him because my parents couldn't afford to buy me a dress.  The night of the dance, Matt showed up at my door with a beautiful red dress, matching shoes and corsage, and two tickets to the prom.  Three years, a marriage, and one child later, he still gives me hope.  

Success in any area requires constantly readjusting your behavior as a result of feedback.  Michael Gelb

Do your students adjust what they are doing based on your feedback?  Do you adjust based on what you see?  Isn't that the purpose of formative assessment?

Common Core Resources, Part Three

Another great site is the Common Core Curriculum Mapping Project. This site, which says it's by teachers for teachers, gives some good information.  It then links to books published by Jossey-Bass which are extremely detailed, but I have them and they are worth the cost.