"So, how would you describe Melody in Out of My Mind?" "Nice." "Persistent." Sigh. Teaching character traits...

 Have you read Out of My Mind to your students?  I did for several years, and the wonder and indignation they felt on her behalf was palpabl...

  Have I ever told you how much I hated reading logs?  When my kids were little and I was supposed to sign them every day (!) I would get an...