"This above all, to thine own self be true." -Shakespeare
Posted in 8th Grade English, 9th Grade English on Aug 30th, 2013
sheildEach student is to design a shield. It must be as much of the paper as possible and still look like a shield. It will be divided into 4 sections, on one section it will say: “I am” and describe what the student thinks they are, one section will have “I plan to” and have […]
Posted in special projects and book reports 8 and 9 on Aug 28th, 2013
book report1 As always, please let me know if you have questions.
Posted in 8th Grade English on Aug 27th, 2013
I would like to give the students a one time opportunity to fix and resubmit their papers. The Plan: I will grade them a first time and if they would like to correct and turn back in a rewritten paper with the original paper, they may get the better of the two grades.
Posted in 9th Grade English, This Is Me (for 9th grade) on Aug 21st, 2013
This is me Narrative writing unit You will be making a book which reflects you over the course of the next two semesters . Be thinking of what you would want to do to make the book completely yours. Think about the shape it will be; what color, what symbols of yours you might put […]
Posted in 8th Grade English, 9th Grade English on Aug 21st, 2013
Your first assignment due Tuesday 8/27/13. It must be typed. Write a 5 paragraph essay on your educational personality. You need to discuss your learning strengths and weaknesses and provide 3 pieces of proof as to why you think they are what you say they are. You also need to discuss what I can do […]
Posted in 8th Grade English, 9th Grade English, Disclosure on Aug 20th, 2013
Generic Disclosure: MY PHILOSOPHY: I believe that every student has potential. It is my goal to help each student reach their own greatest potential. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students are expected to be prepared for class each day, be ready to learn, be respectful to the teacher and other students, and be responsible for their own actions. […]
Posted in 8th Grade English Lab, 9th Grade English Lab on Aug 20th, 2013
Remember, being in lab is not a bad thing, it simply means that you learn differently. We all have things to work on and our job in lab is to figure out what that is and make you amazing at it! I am excited that I get to spend time with you and help you […]
Posted in 8th Grade English, 8th Grade English Lab, 9th Grade English, 9th Grade English Lab, Children's Literature on Aug 20th, 2013
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