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Monthly Archives: October 2011
The VASOL Writing Practice Tool
Revised 9/17/2012. The Virginia Department of Education has made available a practice tool that simulates the online direct writing (essay) portion of the English End-of-Course Standards of Learning test. These directions walk students through using this practice tool. You can … 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
