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Monthly Archives: August 2012
The Color of Water: Videos & Links
English 10 students started reading James McBride’s The Color of Water this week. Though it reads like a novel, it is actually his life story interwoven with his mother’s life story. A bit confusing at first, the shifting point of … Continue reading
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Calendars: August 27-31
English 10 – August 27-31 AD English 9 – August 27-31
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Story of a Writer: Ray Bradbury on Storytelling and Human Nature
[youtube]XESDRP82png[/youtube] This 1963 documentary is great background on Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451, which all AD English 9 students are currently reading. It’s also an excellent glimpse into the mind of a great writer, which is what all … Continue reading
Calendars: August 20-24
AD English 9 – August 20-24 English 10 – August 20-24 A few notes: All GWHS English 9-11 classes will be writing a practice SOL essay from a prompt on Monday and Tuesday. I will check materials for a grade … Continue reading
Calendars | August 13-17
It’s the eve of our first day. Can you believe it??? Calendars: Both are three to a page. AD English 9 – Aug. 13-17 English 10 – Aug. 13-17 A few notes: The class syllabus will come home Monday (for … Continue reading
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Freshman Orientation / Open House
Wow. What a day yesterday was! Almost 60 of my new students and their parents and families visited my room, and some of you participated in my poll questions, as you can see above. These are the answers to the … Continue reading
