‘Where I’m From’ poem

Posted on September 28, 2011 by mrshawke

“Where I’m From” brainstorming sheet “Where I’m From”: the original poem and a template to create your own, all on one sheet Also, you can find George Ella Lyon’s original “Where I’m From” poem at the author’s website.

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Student Opinion | How Impulsive Are You? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mrshawke

Student Opinion | How Impulsive Are You? – NYTimes.com. Today’s opinion question excerpts an article about toddlers and marshmallows, which may have a profound meaning for all of us. Students: Tell us how important you think self-control is. How do … Continue reading →

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Calendars: September 19-23

Posted on September 19, 2011 by mrshawke

AD English 9 Calendar – September 19-23 English 10 Calendar – September 19-23

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Student Opinion | What’s on Your Playlist? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mrshawke

Here’s another Student Opinion question on the New York Times website: Students: Tell us what’s on your current favorite playlist. Why? What mood are you trying to evoke? What music do you generally avoid? What’s most-played over all in your … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Ripp’s Students: Why the Internet is Like the Mall

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mrshawke

http://mrsripp.blogspot.com/2011/09/students-share-why-internet-is-like.html Mrs. Ripp’s students came up with a great list of ways the Internet is like the mall. What do you think?  Which do you think is the best? The funniest? The most difficult to believe? Are there any comparison … Continue reading →

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Calendars: September 12-16

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mrshawke

Click on the links to download the calendar PDFs. AD English 9 Calendar – September 5-9 English 10 Calendar – September 5-9 Notice that I left the pages open for the To Kill a Mockingbird daily readings. We realized that … Continue reading →

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Speech Time!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mrshawke

Download Dramatic Reading Rubric If there’s one thing most of my students have in common, it has to be a dread of giving speeches. It’s one of those necessary evils, though, and the more we do it, the easier it … Continue reading →

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Calendars: September 5-9

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mrshawke

Click on the links to download the calendar PDFs. AD English 9 Calendar – September 5-9 English 10 Calendar – September 5-9 I hope you all had an awesome Labor Day!!

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ARTICLE: 12 Ways To Be More Search Savvy

Posted on September 6, 2011 by mrshawke

12 Ways To Be More Search Savvy | MindShift Great list of tips on increasing your Google power! It won’t be long before we start our research projects, and numbers 4, 5, 6, and 7 will help you check the … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | How Should Schools Address Bullying? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mrshawke

This week’s New York Times student opinion question is one I’m sure everyone has considered. Students: Tell us your ideas about preventing bullying — and dealing with it when it does occur. Do you think laws like the one in … Continue reading →

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AD English 9: Literary Analysis Materials

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mrshawke

On Thursday, freshmen took their first reading quiz. It was on the first six chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. Many students in my two classes did well on the quiz, some even earning extra credit because they not only … Continue reading →

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Calendars: August 29-September 2

Posted on August 29, 2011 by mrshawke

Click on the links to download the calendar PDFs. (You will need Adobe Reader to download them.) AD English 9 Calendar – August 29-September 2 English 10 Calendar – August 29-September 2 Please note that the AD English 9 calendar … Continue reading →

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VoW: What adults can learn from kids & Dancing!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by mrshawke

Freshmen and sophomores watched different video clips on this past first Friday of the year. This one, I thought a great lead-in to Scout’s narration of To Kill a Mockingbird for 9th-graders: And 10th-graders got to watch the amazing dance … Continue reading →

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Calendars: August 22-26

Posted on August 23, 2011 by mrshawke

Click on the links to download the calendar PDFs. (You will need Adobe Reader to download them.) AD English 9 Calendar – August 22-26 English 10 Calendar – August 22-26 As you can see, everyone’s starting off the week with … Continue reading →

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Calendars: August 15-19

Posted on August 16, 2011 by mrshawke

Click on the links to download the calendar PDFs. There are two on each sheet. English 10 Calendar – August 15-19 AD English 9 Calendar – August 15-19 A note: 2nd Period (English 10) will be in a grade-level meeting … Continue reading →

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