All classes had some form of group work or group discussions today. First period looked at various aspects of The Giver from both students' perspective and Jonas' perspective. Second and sixth...
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Point of View, Conformity, and Expectations
First period continued with The Giver. We completed the series of lessons on symbolism with the presentation and discussion today. Second and sixth period began using Shirley Jackson's "Charles" as...
First Friday in April
I thought about trying to make this a prank post, but I'm too tired. Homework First period: read chapters eight and nine; be ready for a brief presentation of symbol project. Second and sixth...
Sentence Types, Setting, and MAP
First period read in class for the most part: many students were out finishing up their MAP testing from earlier in the year, so I decided not to go further without them. Second and sixth periods...
Characters, Symbols, and Sentences
First period worked on symbols and symbolism. We looked at the apple as a symbol of shame from the story of the Garden of Eden to its role in The Giver. Second and sixth periods had a quick review...
The Giver, Narrative Structure, and Sentence Types
Second and sixth periods finished "Raymond's Run," a story students generally enjoy. First period continued with The Giver. We'll begin working on symbolism tomorrow. Fourth period complete clauses...
Freytag Review, The Giver, and Clauses
The two English Strategies classes (second and sixth periods) began a three-week short story unit. We'll be going over lots of literary elements as well as some reading skills, focusing once again...
Article Upload
Fourth Period Alert! I've created a new database for you to upload your articles. It should allow you access to everyone's article.
Killing the Mockingbird and Anticipating New Stories
First, second, and sixth periods began a new unit on short stories. We initiated the unit today in a fun way: we played Jeopardy. The aim was twofold: Determine how much the students know about the...
Portfolio Evaluation
First, second, and sixth periods completed their portfolio evaluations. They'll be turning in a final draft of one of the writing pieces on Monday 28 March. Fourth period continued with To Kill a...
PASS Writing 2011, Day 2
Today was the second day of the 2011 PASS writing test. Things went much quicker than yesterday. Tomorrow, back to the grindstone. Homework First, second, and sixth periods: self-evaluation of...
PASS Writing 2011, Day 1
Today was the day: PASS testing! Everyone was thrilled, I'm sure. The students I spoke with said they were so excited about today that they could hardly get to sleep last night. "I must have texted...
