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Student Opinion | What New Emoticons Does the World Need? NYTimes.com
I can still remember the first time I saw an emoticon. It was around 1996, and my old friend Mike was showing me the website he had put up for our rock band, The Flaming Blue Iguanas (don’t hate ). … Continue reading
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Student Opinion | Should People Be Allowed to Obscure Their Identities Online? NYTimes.com
This New York Times student opinion question focuses on online identities and uses a great word that may be new to you: obscure. Students: Tell us what you think about the question of identity online. What, to you, are the … Continue reading
Student Opinion | Do You Have Good Manners? NYTimes.com
The other week, my husband and I were in the Burger King drive-thru. The man working the first window took my husband’s credit card and handed it back without saying a word. And then, when my husband thanked him, the … Continue reading
Student Opinion | Who Do You Look Up To? NYTimes.com
Student Opinion | Who Is Your Role Model? – NYTimes.com. Here are the questions: Tell us about your role models. Is Kelly Clarkson, or Steve Jobs, among them? How have your role models influenced your life? Have you ever been … Continue reading
The VASOL Writing Practice Tool
Starting next year, the direct writing (essay) portion of the English End-of-Course Standards of Learning test will be completed online, rather than written in a booklet. This week, we’ll start practicing with an online word-processing tool that is like the … Continue reading
Student Work: ‘Where I’m From’ Animoto Videos
I’m so excited to report that students’ “Where I’m From” Animoto videos have been posted by class! Enjoy! And please respond; I’m sure they would love to hear your reactions. 1st Period (English 10) 2nd Period (English 10) 3rd Period … Continue reading
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Contest: Figment’s Fright ‘N Write (E.A. Poe!)
If you love Edgar Allan Poe and you love to write, Figment’s new contest is the for you! Your task: to write a story inspired by three random images from the book. Click the banner below to get started, if … Continue reading
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 6th period
Laith A.: Shauna A.: Hunter B.: Malyk D.: Lizbeth D.: Mychalante E.: Thomas F.: Kyle G.: Maya H.: Ty H.: Tyasia J.: Latrell L.: Kayla M.: Tre N.: Cara P.: Anna R.: Maya S.: Morgan T.: Shontae W.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 5th period
Hannah B.: Rentz B.: Dadrian C.: Jack C.: Maya D.: LaPrecious E.: Hydea F.: Sierra F.: Michael H.: Cierra I.: Raequan J.: Mayra M.: Courtney M.: Houston M.: Caleb M.: Mindy M.: Jaiquawn P.: George R.: Denelle S.: Monea S.: … Continue reading
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 3rd period
Ahmani A.: Shariek C.: Jarondai C.: Khabeer E.: Jasmine F.: Raquel H.: A’Dontae H.: Marcus T.: Ciara K.: Regina L.: Jasmine M.: David M.: José R.: Jonathan W.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 2nd period
Chelsea A.: Morgan A.: Brittany A.: Heather B.: Asiah C.: Kevin D.: Kiana F.: Jamarcus H.: William J.: Alice L.: David L.: Anissa L.: Tommy M.: Ameisha M.: Tatanishia M.: Jaison P.: Idaly Q.: Anita T.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 1st period
Donnica B.: Amanda D.: Dakei G.: Ricki J.: Ayuanna J.: Brandon J.: Junior R.: Tyquon R.: Andre S.: Ivonee T.: Levonte W.: Vernon W.:
Video: Words!
Click here to go to an earlier post with Radio Lab’s “Words” video embedded. We watched this twice in all classes Monday and talked out the words that were named by the clips. It’s really amazing how many words in … Continue reading
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Calendars: October 17-21
Being sick a few days the other week got me a bit behind, so I didn’t get the calendars posted last week. Sorry! They were printed and distributed to students, so no worries there. This week’s calendars: AD English 9: … Continue reading
Calendars: October 3-7
I can’t believe it’s already October! My five-year-old son Atticus and I spent some time watching outside our den window this afternoon as the leaves blew sideways across the backyard. Between that and the chill this morning on the way … Continue reading
