The Emergency Bird is a collection of tales starring two young boys, brothers Rudy and Mark, who know that loving God can lead to great adventure. Late at night while the two boys are sleeping, a messenger, the Emergency Bird, will come tapping on their window. Rudy and Mark know exactly what that tapping means - it is time for a mission! The Emergency Bird briefs the boys on a particular situation that needs their attention. Seeking wisdom and strength from King Jesus, Rudy and Mark set off on their bikes to rescue someone in need. What sets these boys apart is their heart behind their bravery. They seek no recognition for themselves even when the situation puts their own lives in danger. The Emergency Bird is not only an exciting collection of adventure stories, but is also a means of sharing the truth of the Gospel to young listeners. A boy's sense of courage, honor, and integrity is greatly appealed to throughout this book.
Finding meaning, vitality, and community is the purpose of engagement—and school itself. Authentic engagement is a choice students make every day to bring themselves to their learning, work, and relationships—rather than simply go through the motions of school. It means sharing experiences; asking questions; trying new things; making mistakes; and allowing themselves to be seen, heard, and cared for. It's an active choice that can lead to tremendous growth and satisfaction. In Teach for Authentic Engagement, Lauren Porosoff shows how to design instruction that lets students with diverse interests, strengths, needs, identities, and values connect to their learning. Included are strategies, tools, and classroom anecdotes that help students * Engage with the content so it becomes a source of meaning in their lives. * Engage with their work so it becomes a source of vitality. * Engage with each other so the class becomes a source of community. It takes intellectual and emotional effort to teach in a way that fosters authentic engagement. But when students feel connected to the content, they engage with their work. And when they feel like their learning matters, they use that learning to understand and respect each other.
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