December 2006

13 posts published in December 2006.

  • 12.14.06Cores 1-4: Complete the reflection and continue to create community.Lesson Plans
  • 12.13.06Core 1: What piece of sabotage do the “night men” do to the Papa on his way back from Vicksburg. How does Uncle Hammer get the money for the…Lesson Plans
  • It’s On.The war over Journey is highly energized by the antagonistic stance that I have toward all bad music. The fact that there truly is nothing I can…
  • Comforting SkinThe following is an essay written as an example for my Core 4 students. Their essays, as well as mine, is part of a multi-cultural novel unit and…
  • 12.12.06Core 1: There is no comprehension question today. We will be discussing the conflicts in the story after tonight’s reading. You have three options…Lesson Plans
  • 12.11.06Cores 1-4: Vote on the next Guest Blogging questions: What’s more important: social or academic experiences? Who was the teacher that had the…Lesson Plans
  • Teacher 2.0A lot of edubloggers are focusing on what School 2.0 should look like. I really like the idea of looking ahead (and hopefully planning ahead) for…
  • 12.07.06Core 1: Chapter 6 comprehension question: How did Uncle Hammer react when Cassie told him about the “incident” with Lillian Jean in Strawberry?…Lesson Plans
  • 12.06.06Core 1: Write-On: Do you believe that each person has a place in life? Read Chapter 5 in class and discuss Cassie and Stacy’s “Place in life.”…Lesson Plans
  • The Critical Mass of Ideas, Engagement, and Writing.Although this post isn’t in direct response to Hockey90’s Thinking About Thought, I believe it accents my post quite well, so I suggest you read…
  • 12.05.06Cores 1-4: Read my Weekly Authentic and discuss Critical Mass. Write your Weekly Authentic, Nominate for an Authenticity Award, and Celebrity Comment.Lesson Plans
  • 12.04.06Cores 1-4: Spelling Bee information and initial entrance test. Core 1: Chapter 4 Comprehension Question: What is the real reason that Mrs. Logan…Lesson Plans
  • 12.01.06Cores 1-4: Look at and discuss first guest blogs. Congratulate the Authenticity Award Recipients for the past two weeks. Core 1: Write-On: When is…Lesson Plans