Review: The Last Song

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I had stayed away from Nicholas Sparks for a few years. I left like he had gotten into a romance/cry through the last few chapters kind of rut. I decided to give him another chance and I am glad I did. This book does have a tale of young love but it is intertwined with a parent/child love and a "coming of age" story. Yes, I did cry through the last few chapters but the story was so meaningful in a personal way that it didn't feel trite. If you haven't tried Nicholas Sparks in a while, try him again with The Last Song. I enjoyed it and maybe you will too.



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Review: Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age

Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age by Suzie Boss; Jane Krauss

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


You think you know project-based learning until you read this book. This book was a great review of what you already knew and really made you think about the details of a great project. A lot of planning goes into a fantastic project and it pays off with the quality of the kids work. Reinventing Project-Based Learning will get you started if you are new to project-based learning, brush you up if you are rusty, or help you fine-tune your projects. You really can't go wrong no matter what stage you are at with project-based learning. I heartily recommend it!



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