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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Inquiring Minds @ The Seventh Period Times


It's time to share all of the hard work you've done investigating and writing about your issue.  Copy and paste your article as a comment in this post after you have shared it with me.  Reply to at least 3 students.  Find a positive craft move that they made and compliment them on it.

Inquiring Minds @ The Sixth Period Sun


It's time to share all of the hard work you've done investigating and writing about your issue.  Copy and paste your article as a comment in this post after you have shared it with me.  Reply to at least 3 students.  Find a positive craft move that they made and compliment them on it.

Inquiring Minds @ The Third Period Post


It's time to share all of the hard work you've done investigating and writing about your issue.  Copy and paste your article as a comment in this post after you have shared it with me.  Reply to at least 3 students.  Find a positive craft move that they made and compliment them on it.

Inquiring Minds @ The Second Period Sentinel


It's time to share all of the hard work you've done investigating and writing about your issue.  Copy and paste your article as a comment in this post after you have shared it with me.  Reply to at least 3 students.  Find a positive craft move that they made and compliment them on it.

Inquiring Minds @ The First Period Gazette


It's time to share all of the hard work you've done investigating and writing about your issue.  Copy and paste your article as a comment in this post after you have shared it with me.  Reply to at least 3 students.  Find a positive craft move that they made and compliment them on it.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Seventh Period Times Investigates


After you share your Google Doc with Ms. DeVries, copy and paste your news article here to share with your classmates and the world.  Read over what others have written.  Write positive comments about their writing moves.

Sixth Period Sun Investigates


After you share your Google Doc with Ms. DeVries, copy and paste your news article here to share with your classmates and the world.  Read over what others have written.  Write positive comments about their writing moves.

Third Period Post Investigates


After you share your Google Doc with Ms. DeVries, copy and paste your news article here to share with your classmates and the world.  Read over what others have written.  Write positive comments about their writing moves.

Second Period Sentinel Investigates


After you share your Google Doc with Ms. DeVries, copy and paste your news article here to share with your classmates and the world.  Read over what others have written.  Write positive comments about their writing moves.

First Period Gazette Investigates


After you share your Google Doc with Ms. DeVries, copy and paste your news article here to share with your classmates and the world.  Read over what others have written.  Write positive comments about their writing moves.

Monday, November 12, 2018

The War to End All Wars


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Escape - Children of the Holocaust


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

No Better Friend


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Unbroken


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Titanic


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Imprisoned


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Nazi Hunters


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Children of the Great Depression


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Bomb and Trinity

  

We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Sabotage


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Boys on the Boat


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

The Closer


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Getting Away With Murder


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

March Book Series


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

I am Malala


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Steve Jobs - The Man Who Thought Different


We've been discussing the book with our table groups.  Now it's time to branch out and find out what others that are reading this book think.  Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion.  It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.

Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.

Here are some discussion stems.  Choose one of the following or make a similar type of post.

I want to talk about the part where __________________.  I thought _____________________.  What did you think?

The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________.  I think _________________________________________.  What did you think?

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

7th Period Times



It's time to publish your work!  Take some time to type out your improved newscast in a Google Doc, and then copy and paste it into a comment below.  (We are doing this so that you don't lose it if Blogger decides to eat your newscast for a snack!)

After you publish your comment, take some time to read others' newscasts and reply to their articles.  Tell them something you liked about their article and ask a question about what they wrote.

6th Period Sun


It's time to publish your work!  Take some time to type out your improved newscast in a Google Doc, and then copy and paste it into a comment below.  (We are doing this so that you don't lose it if Blogger decides to eat your newscast for a snack!)

After you publish your comment, take some time to read others' newscasts and reply to their articles.  Tell them something you liked about their article and ask a question about what they wrote.

Third Period Post



It's time to publish your work!  Take some time to type out your improved newscast in a Google Doc, and then copy and paste it into a comment below.  (We are doing this so that you don't lose it if Blogger decides to eat your newscast for a snack!)

After you publish your comment, take some time to read others' newscasts and reply to their articles.  Tell them something you liked about their article and ask a question about what they wrote.

2nd Period Sentinel



It's time to publish your work!  Take some time to type out your improved newscast in a Google Doc, and then copy and paste it into a comment below.  (We are doing this so that you don't lose it if Blogger decides to eat your newscast for a snack!)

After you publish your comment, take some time to read others' newscasts and reply to their articles.  Tell them something you liked about their article and ask a question about what they wrote.

1st Period Gazette



It's time to publish your work!  Take some time to type out your improved newscast in a Google Doc, and then copy and paste it into a comment below.  (We are doing this so that you don't lose it if Blogger decides to eat your newscast for a snack!)

After you publish your comment, take some time to read others' newscasts and reply to their articles.  Tell them something you liked about their article and ask a question about what they wrote.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

6th Hour - What should be done to keep schools safe?



Copy and paste your School Safety Position Paper here.  Take some time to read what others think should be done to keep our schools safe.  Feel free to leave some questions or comments.

3rd and 8th Hours - What should be done to Keep Schools Safe?



Copy and paste your School Safety Position Paper here.  Take some time to read what others think should be done to keep our schools safe.  Feel free to leave some questions or comments.

1st and 2nd Hours - What should be done to keep our schools safe?


Copy and paste your School Safety Position Paper here.  Take some time to read what others think should be done to keep our schools safe.  Feel free to leave some questions or comments.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Flowers for Algernon


If you wrote a literary essay about "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

Diary of Anne Frank


If you wrote a literary essay about "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

The Medicine Bag



If you wrote a literary essay about "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

The Adventure of the Speckled Band



If you wrote a literary essay about "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh



If you wrote a literary essay about "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

The Day I got Lost



If you read, "The Day I got Lost," by Isaac Bashevis Singer, post your essay here as a comment.  Then read at least two others and comment on them.

Tell Tale Heart



If you wrote a literary essay about "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

Up the Slide




If you wrote a literary essay about "Up the Slide" by Jack London, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

The Ninny




If you wrote a literary essay about "The Ninny" by Anton Chekhov, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.

Charles



If you wrote a literary essay about "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, post it as a comment here.  Read others' essays as well.  Comment on at least 2.