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For the urban educator, this book is particularly inspirational because it is grounded in the rich wisdom of practice and provides a detailed road map for engaging students in meaningful literacy.--Lynne Bedard, Ph.D.

Dennis Kafalas' straight forward approach gives urban teachers meaningful tools and strategies that engage and motivate even the most reluctant ELA student. -- Jean Capitumini For the urban educator, this book is particularly inspirational because it is grounded in the rich wisdom of practice and provides a detailed road map for engaging students in meaningful literacy. -- Lynne Bedard, Ph.D. Dennis Kafalas' workshop model is a fantastic combination of best practice theory and real life application. My students have a choice in their learning; as a result, the sense of pride they have in their own work is amazing! -- Elizabeth Gomes For teachers seeking a step-by-step blueprint for implementing a writer's workshop...Inspired Learners, Active Minds is my recommended initial professional resource. The focus is not on [just] the teaching of writing, but on teaching the writer through modeling, explicit mini-lessons and student choice. -- Donald W. Holder, Ed.D. Inspired Learners, Active Minds: A Guide for the English Classroom is the perfect marriage of philosophy and practicality...[the] teacher is facilitator of a shared, literate community, providing students time and opportunity to read, write and think. -- Janine Napolitano

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Dennis Kafalas has taught middle and high school English in urban and suburban settings for twenty years. He has worked with a variety of students in interesting and insightful ways.

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