Ms. Shannon DiFede @MsDiFedesClass
8th Grade English teacher at Brambleton Middle School. Go BEARS! JMU graduate, go Dukes! Book enthusiast. Serious dog lover. Brambleton Middle School Joined August 2014-
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At BAM on a Sunday with the best dressed delegates from BAMun for our mock conference. Excited to see these kids debate, confer, and find resolutions for global issues. #MUN @BAM_MS_Official @PaigeOch
Same. Glad we could share this session together and continue the discussion.
Same. Glad we could share this session together and continue the discussion.
Students and exploring different forms of narrative nonfiction. It’s more than just books! Each group became experts in a different form and presented to the class. @BAM_MS_Official #collaboration #communication
So excited for Day 1 in the BamEx. Loved having kids in person again!! Ss made some guesses about me and we debated on different English content. So much fun seeing the collaboration and communication on the first day! @BAM_MS_Official @rdawson2213
#BAM Innovation Food Challenge. It’s time to #FEEDtheBear @rdawson2213 @BAM_MS_Official. Team English 7 & 8 (plus one 6th) rocked some taste buds with our PB Paws and Beachy Bears 🐻 @KellysClass @PaigeMaddenWV @CherryReads @mrsmaxell715 @MsStephBruno @MsMoserteaches @AmberLou30
8th grade teacher out and about welcoming new kiddos to the #BAMFAM #brambletonstrong
8th grade teacher out and about welcoming new kiddos to the #BAMFAM #brambletonstrong
I ❤️when students show curiosity and thought about different topics. Talking about how the brain works and the connectomes within is so interesting with 8th grade students. Sometime we talk about more than 📚books in English class! #connections @BAM_MS_Official @WIRED
Who knew my superpower would actually be talking to animals and a stuffed octopus! #powerpuffgirls #superhero
Am I an English nerd? Why, yes I am. Am I excited for the @Newsela Teacher Trainer Program? Again, yes I am! I can’t wait to start and share all I learn about Newsela with my fellow educators! #FEEDtheBear @BAM_MS_Official
Hey @BAM_MS_Official guess what song my students requested to end class on? I think it might be one of @rdawson2213 favorites... #cantstopthefeeling #FEEDtheBear @jtimberlake
Yes! When I don’t like to do something, having someone tell me to do it anyway never helps. Kids feel the same. The “because I said so” or “because it’s required” is not a good reason to a kid. Humans, adults and kids alike, need to know why and feel connected. #NCTE20
Yes! When I don’t like to do something, having someone tell me to do it anyway never helps. Kids feel the same. The “because I said so” or “because it’s required” is not a good reason to a kid. Humans, adults and kids alike, need to know why and feel connected. #NCTE20
Already looking forward to my second conference. You ready @MrsAwdishsClass? #NCTE21
Already looking forward to my second conference. You ready @MrsAwdishsClass? #NCTE21
“A good editor is the ultimate manipulator. A good editor makes manipulation feel like friendship.” Stroke the ego, ask questions, & get back to it. @JasonReynolds83 schools us on the editor-writer relationship. First drafts are bad but don’t be afraid to keep writing. #NCTE20
Fan-girling big time right now! 😱Hearing @AlanGratz talk about his book coming out this fall. Ss devour his books and I❤️seeing their excitement when his books are available in our library. Also, loved teaching “It’s on like Donkey Kong” this year! #NCTE20 #buildyourstack
Can’t wait to share #whymiddlematters books with my students! The ideas & stories of these characters relate to many Ss lives and experiences. I❤️the ideas of remixing these stories! #NCTE20 @getnicced @adibkhorram @DawnEQuigley @jewell_p_rhodes @ErikaLSanchez @kashmiraSheth
Powerful voices in today’s @brownbookshelf session. How educators can incorporate black authors and stories in our classes. It’s about identity, culture, joy, and of course, confluence. I have ❤️ reading and sharing the stories of @ibizoboi @LeahsMark & Tiffany Jewell #NCTE20
One of the most articulate and passionate speakers. Had such amazing insight on literature and the power it has on our lives and perspective of the world.
One of the most articulate and passionate speakers. Had such amazing insight on literature and the power it has on our lives and perspective of the world.
“The through-line is love.” I can’t believe how well @Trevornoah hit the nail on the head with the power of story-telling, how “otherizing” can impact our view of the world, and the truest form of ourselves can be found in laughter. He could talk literature to me any day. #NCTE20
So excited to hear from amazing authors on authentic teen voice and intellect. #NCTE20 kicks off with some thought-provoking ideas, sessions, and materials. (P.S. @andthisjustin I LOVED Opposite of Always and definitely talked it up to my students.) #feedthebear @BAM_MS_Official
Hope everyone had a spooky and safe Halloween! 🎃👻💀Was somehow convinced to watch a scary movie and now my cat is a little too creepy. 🙀 Don’t forget to eat some Halloween candy and #FEEDthebear #Scarymovie

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