PROMPT: Write from the point of view of someone who sees these slippers while waiting to checkout at Walmart, thinks they are pure genius, and can’t wait to try them out when they get home.
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Better late than never! AD English 9 – January 9-13 English 10 – January 9-13 We’re settling into our new year back in C106, reflecting on the past and looking forward to a successful 2012.
Handouts English 9 Memory Work Selections English 10 Memory Work Selections During each of the last three grading periods, all my sophomores and freshmen will be adding memorization to their oral-communications skills. We’ve been doing dramatic presentations, which focused on … Continue reading →
Today’s video corresponds to a lesson in life goals, in which we will analyze (and be COMPLETELY AMAZED by) John Goddard’s Life List, which he created as a teenager, and create a list of our own. Here are handouts of … Continue reading →
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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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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
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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.:
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 →
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