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Ben Wilkoff

3,652 posts since 2005. My name is Ben Wilkoff, and I Teach. And Learn. A Lot.

  • 01.08.07Cores 1-4: Write-On: Imagine that there were a perfect book out there for you. It has just the right mixture of content (the stuff it is about)…Lesson Plans
  • 01.03.06Cores 1-4: Making your personal curriculum into a personal project: What is one personal project that you have done that no one else asked you to…Lesson Plans
  • A personal curriculum.When I was reading through all of your comments and suggestions in your end-of-semester reflections, I started to realize one thing: you wanted…
  • 01.02.07Cores 1-4: Reset expectations for the quarter. What is a personal curriculum? Brainstorm your personal curriculum with a partner. Write your…Lesson Plans
  • 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