Student Opinion | Should People Be Allowed to Obscure Their Identities Online? NYTimes.com

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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Student Opinion | Do You Have Good Manners? NYTimes.com

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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Student Opinion | Who Do You Look Up To? NYTimes.com

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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The VASOL Writing Practice Tool

Posted on October 26, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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Student Work: ‘Where I’m From’ Animoto Videos

Posted on October 25, 2011 by mrshawke

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!)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by mrshawke

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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‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 6th period

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mrshawke

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.:

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‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 5th period

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mrshawke

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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‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 3rd period

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mrshawke

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.:

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‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 2nd period

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mrshawke

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.:

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‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 1st period

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mrshawke

Donnica B.: Amanda D.: Dakei G.: Ricki J.: Ayuanna J.: Brandon J.: Junior R.: Tyquon R.: Andre S.: Ivonee T.: Levonte W.: Vernon W.:

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Video: Words!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by mrshawke

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

Posted on October 18, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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Calendars: October 3-7

Posted on October 3, 2011 by mrshawke

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 →

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‘Where I’m From’ poem

Posted on September 28, 2011 by mrshawke

“Where I’m From” brainstorming sheet “Where I’m From”: the original poem and a template to create your own, all on one sheet Also, you can find George Ella Lyon’s original “Where I’m From” poem at the author’s website.

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