Endings, Paragraphs, and Loaded Words

First period had a quick mini-lesson on endings, concluding a three-day mini-lesson cycle on the structural development of an essay: good beginnings, tight transitions, and effective endings. Afterward, students continued working on their portfolios. Second and sixth...

Research and Chapter One

First period did research for Anne Frank project. We’ll be working next week on the biography/report based on the research. Fourth period began To Kill a Mockingbird. I simply read the first chapter aloud to give students an opportunity to become acquainted with...

Mockingbird Start and Writing

Second and sixth periods continued with their writing portfolios for The Diary of Anne Frank. We’ll be doing research the last two days of class for the minor research element required in the project. Fourth period spent a few minutes at the end of class going...