National Day on Writing
With modified schedules due to state testing, the end of the first quarter on the horizon, the anticipation the first school dance next week, the expected sugar-buzz of Halloween and the promise of no school the day after – today’s celebration of the National Day on Writing was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the often […]
Book Club Discussion ~ Mockingjay
Remember to pick up your Book Discussion form in class today so you can receive extra credit for attending and participating in the Book Club Discussion of Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. This last book in The Hunger Games trilogy, which has created quite a passion for reading, is sure to spark some lively discussion! For […]
Day in a Sentence
This week Lynn, all the way from California, has asked us to think about what we’re doing at this time of year to take care of ourselves and our students now that we’re settled into the school routine, but in some need of a hiatus. Truthfully, while I often *think* about rejuvenation and replenishment, it’s […]
Publication Celebration ~ 6+1 Traits of Writing
Our seventh grade students recently learned about the 6+1 Traits of Writing. Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions Presentation As a way to keep these ideas in their mind as they both read texts and write their own pieces, we connected each trait to an aspect of the ice cream sundae The ice […]
Patriot’s Pen – Writing Contest
Does Patriotism Still Matter? As mentioned here, students still have a couple of weeks to prepare an essay that answers the above question. Not only do I think the question itself is so worth considering, but their written response to it is an opportunity for students to allow their writing to break through the walls […]
Picture Fall ~ Good Day, Sunshine!
Beautiful blankets of gray clouds filled the sky today, casting gloriously soft light on a world glistening with raindrops. On one of the many trips to and from home today, I found myself mesmerized by the fog, and desperately wanting to haul my kids outside to capture the light in their eyes as they look […]
Picture Fall ~ Take Some Time Out
I hate to admit this, but I cheated today. I had every intention of taking a great image that captured the essence of taking some time for myself – in fact, I already thought about how great my pumpkin spice latte would look with the steam billowing over the edge of the mug while I […]
Book Club Discussion ~ The Sisters Grimm: Fairy Tale Detectives
Remember to pick up your Book Discussion form in class today so you can receive extra credit for attending and participating in the Book Club Discussion of The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley. For event details, please refer to the information in the classroom! It was a terrific book and is […]
Picture Fall ~ Texture
In this season of gentle retreat, when new growth seems to subside, I find this hidden treasure, where the promise of new life resides. Today’s challenge was to think about texture, without the distraction of color. Stripping away color from photos never ceases to amaze me. I’m forever struck by the way in which seemingly […]
Picture Fall ~ Preparations
My students can definitely attest to my affinity for all things coffee! I often joke that I take a little coffee with my French Vanilla Creamer – I’m trying desperately to break that habit! Today’s invitation was to find something in our kitchen that brings us joy. Being the only real coffee drinker in the […]
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