Verbs and Rules

Verbs and Rules

First and sixth periods created the rules for the classroom. Below are the notes from the classwork/group work. We’re working this first week to create a positive atmosphere and practice some of the skills we will be using all year. rules from first period rules...

Ambiguity and Change

First and fifth periods worked on metaphorical versus literal language while developing classroom rules and procedures, continuing to lay the foundation for a good classroom atmosphere throughout the year. We practiced a couple of engagements we’ll be using...

Pronouns and the Line Game

First and fifth periods continued working on community building and the class meeting program we will be implementing this year. We completed the period with an engagement similar to the line game in the film Freedom Writers. Second and fourth periods continued the...

A Test and Some Conferencing Practice

Second and fourth periods had their parts of speech review test. The glazed eyes and moans suggested students felt they’d done poorly on the test, but my initial evaluations indicate they may be exaggerating a bit. First and sixth periods had a bit more work...
Review and Pre-writing

Review and Pre-writing

First and sixth went over prewriting. We went over and practiced free-writing (click here for more information) and looping (click here for more information), then we briefly touched on brainstorming. Second and fourth prepared for their parts of speech test tomorrow....