First and sixth began a new unit in which we read the book Nightjohn and culminate with a literacy memoir. To that end, we began thinking, writing, and talking about literacy by using Patricia...
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What our classroom did in previous days, weeks, months, even years…
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...
Completion and Beginnings
First and sixth periods continued with the writing workshop introductory lessons. We went over three ways to get ideas for our experiential writing: The Expert Inventory The Life Line The Inquiry...
SLANTS and Verbs
I introduced the reader's journal to first and sixth periods, and we finished up the last bit of information about procedures and guidelines. In doing so, I introduced them to SLANTS. We begin the...
Pronouns and Procedures
First and sixth periods continued with procedural work. They also set their goals for the quarter. Second and fourth periods finished going over pronouns, including the ever-tricky indefinite...
Day Two
First and sixth periods worked on a few procedures and spent some time getting to know each other. Many students already knew each other, but there are always a few new faces in each classroom....
Note to E1 Students
The "Using this Site" lesson is acting buggy. Do the best you can. Remember: I have the demigod account: I can see all you do, so I know you're trying to get through it. If it's malfunctioning,...
First Day 2011
We had a good start in all classes. It's exciting to be back in school, and I'm eager to get to work with my new students. My hope is that they feel the same way! Homework First and sixth periods:...
Last Day
0 It's the same every single year: the tears start flowing as we move back to homeroom classrooms at the close of eighth-grade day. For so many students, it seemed the world was ending; it was sweet...
Awards Day
1 Today was the eighth grade award day. It's always a pleasure to see students recognized for their academic achievements. We're down to one -- Eighth-Grade Day.
Game Day
2 Today was eight grade's game day. Students relaxed, played games, and signed yearbooks. It was a relaxing day for all in attendance. Tomorrow is Awards Day for eighth grade students.
First Period Exam and End of a Project
3 First period had their exam -- all exams are now complete. Fourth period completed the Great Expectations research project.
