The TextPerts

of the B8A Mini School

Welcome

Hey B8As! It’s your TextPerts, Spencer and Emily! We’ve set up a blog to give you the best experience possible from the mini school, with content like top tens, trivia, book recommendations, reviews of everything and more!

“The Hate U Give” #TeachHateUGive

May 23, 2017

A1 The Hate U Give is important for students so they know their lives are reflected in text, and their experiences are real and validated. It’s important for both students and teachers to read this book because it reflects what is happening in our society, and it is a powerful window or mirror for all … More “The Hate U Give” #TeachHateUGive

On the Origin of Memes

May 22, 2017

Have you ever been bored out of your mind sitting in from of a computer, trying to be productive? While doing that, have you ever searched up things along the lines of: Memes, colourized memes, GIF memes, and etc? If so, then you are probably guilty of first degree procrastination. These little pictures really seem … More On the Origin of Memes

Joshua’s Masai Mask Book Talk

April 28, 2017

This book tells the story of Joshua, a boy who loves playing his Kalimba, a traditional African musical instrument. But he thinks his classmates will make fun of him if he plays it at the school talent show. His uncle gives Joshua a Masai mask that allows him to inhabit the bodies of others. Using … More Joshua’s Masai Mask Book Talk

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