best middle-grade novels to hook students?

Has anyone recently renewed visa stamp in Beijing? How did it go? Anyone got administrative processing?

Looking to get some new knives to rebuild my set. Interested in brands and types of knives y’all are cooking with

The last episode was a snooze fest. After Daemon’s stupid storming of the caves, this was a new low in the series. 1 hour of literally nothing happening except sanctimonious virtue signaling and puzzling logic (Alicent is just forgiven for going behind her back and burrowing her way to Queen consort? Daemon just meekly listening to his brother after those theatrics/heroics in the previous episodes? The king suddenly realizing with perfect clarity how he’s been manipulated by his hand?).

I need an opinion, which field is better in terms of compensation and work/ life balance , a sales producer or adjuster ??

I feel left out in my firm. How do I make 'friends' with my colleagues? I've been here for a year. I am naturally not a very out going person, was never 'cool' and I struggle to speak in group situations / make engaging conversation with higher ups. It is an important trait to have in this job and I just don't know how to do this. It makes me very upset - I even sought therapy but wasn't useful. I can't spend 14 hours each day feeling like this:(

How many weeks prior to the election do things typically start having wild fluxs?

Are there any immediate hire positions in the L&D ? If so, please drop the links in chat or send me a PM.

Anyone was able to or know how to get notice period buy out option?

If anyone with 1 YOE or higher (non-internship experience) is looking for a referral to EY's Oracle Services practice, DM me. Referring for Staff 2, Seniors, Managers, Senior Managers and above. They are scrambling to fill many senior roles due to our practice's rapid growth.

I live in a condo w maybe 50 units currently half full. Our gym is still open. Rarely more than one person in it. My SO was pissed I went and said that’s breaking quarantine. Ridic or should not go?

What percentage of your peers would you estimate views and/or posts on Fishbowl at least once every few weeks?

Question for outpatient PCP’s. How is everyone handling new patients if you have switched to telemedicine due to COVID?

Need advice: 30 Weeks and feel like third trimester has been an emotional rollercoaster. Get upset very easily and any small comment made by my husband makes me cry. Tonight I was by myself for dinner and could not stop crying and feeling anxious, scared and alone. I don’t know if this is depression or just hormonal. Has anyone felt like this ever or I should take it more seriously and talk to my provider about it in my next visit?

Are most people in this group in a satellite office for larger agencies or in SF based shops?

If you were going to be a partner in a national non-big 4 firm, which one would you pick and why?

Does murex tool has really high demand?

What do your students seem to struggle with the most: phonics/decoding skills, reading comprehension, fluency/stamina, or background knowledge? I know they all go hand in hand, but what's most lacking

We have ordered books from Scholastic for many years, but I was recently approached by an Usborne consultant. Does anyone have an opinion and/or can compare the two publishers? Thanks!

Favorite picture books for 2019 (for read alouds for upper elementary)?

Anyone attending the summer institute at teachers college in NYC...my district not funding this year so looking to find like minded folks interested in sharing an Airbnb for the week!

Looking for reading block structures that work. Currently do a read aloud, 15 min minilesson, & four 15 min rotations (one being a teacher table) - students are off task and messing around alot

What are your favorite resources for supporting students with delays and disabilities that impact literacy skills?

Anyone have ideas for “digital” word work? Any ideas for PreK-8 would be appreciated.

Does anyone use Istation at your school and what do you think about it?

I work at a preschool that redirects disruptive students by giving them a book to calm down and regroup. Do you think this is a good practice or does it ultimately lead the student to see reading as punishment?

I have no clue as to how to help my incoming 4th graders who are reading at a 1st and 2nd grade level. My district uses Lucy Calkins, which supports stable readers. I’am at a lost and I’m stressed

Does any one use Wit and Wisdom reading? I am looking for PowerPoints, Slides, Reaources, etc ... 4th grade

What are some strategies to use in guided reading groups to reallly break kids out of RB and into Level A and beyond?

I am a life-long bibliophile. I think this is because my parents read books to me all the time. Do you think this is common anymore?

Does anyone use Benchmark Literacy? I have a lot of questions if you do!

What books are you most excited to teach this year?

Anybody use iReady Reading program

I want to do a short unit the week of Thanksgiving on gratitude. Does anyone have a short story or poem they like that connects to gratitude? Thanks!

What do you use in your classroom for intervention ?