English I students completed the prologue with the discovery that it is, in fact, a sonnet. Afterward, we went over the basics of Shakespeare's language and the characters of the play, both of which...
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What our classroom did in previous days, weeks, months, even years…
R&J Beginning and Story Front-loading
English 8 students had some front-loading for the next story we read in the immigration unit eighth-grade students are currently working on. We practiced group discussion and collaboration in...
Oplatek 2022
Every year I share with students a lovely seasonal tradition from Poland. Today was a great day as a result.
Subordinate Clauses and Embedded Quotes
English 8 students worked on the final major project of the quarter, which involves improved quote embedding and plagiarism awareness/avoidance. English I students continued with the three-day...
First Play and Completed Embedded Quotes
Final Game Prep and Quote Embedding
English 8 students worked on integrating quotes for Schaffer paragraphs. English I students had their final day of game preparation. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" type="rectangular"...
Game Planning and More Reciprocal Teaching
Fourth- and fifth-period students worked on their Odyssey games. Some of the students are getting incredibly creative with their games. We're all looking forward to playing them next week. Sixth and...
Games and Reciprocal Teaching
English I students worked on their Odyssey game projects today. We'll be working on them in class through the rest of this week. English 8 students continued with their immigration unit, reading...
Socratic Documentary
English I students had a Socratic Seminar on the question of whether or not Odysseus is a hero. We began with a quick-write so students could have some initial ideas. I wrote from both perspectives:...
Final Part 1 and Text Structures
English I students began the final work for the first part of the Odyssey, looking at the Police's song "Wrapped Around Your Finger," a song rich with allusions to the Odyssey and other works....
Circe’s Instructions and Text Structures
Fourth and fifth periods worked on the next section of the Odyssey. We worked on a new technique of reading, something students can do at home on their own or with a friend to help with...
Calypso Conclusion and Final Edits
English I students worked on Calypso, looking at how other artists have made allusions to her story. English 8 finished their final drafts.