Author: Ben Wilkoff
12.13.06
Core 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 mortgage? Why did Melvin and R.W. beat TJ? Discuss-On: What is the significance of Mr. Morrison’s song? How can you possibly …
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 say to prove an opinion, makes doing so all the harder. I don’t believe that it is my fault that I hate Journey. …
12.12.06
Core 1: There is no comprehension question today. We will be discussing the conflicts in the story after tonight’s reading. You have three options today: Blog wars School 2.0 Reading chapter 10 and 11 and write down the conflicts that you are seeing “coming to a head.” Core 2: What …
Comforting Skin
The 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 persuasion unit focused on the concept of change. My essay is a work in progress, and should be treated as such. Identity …
12.11.06
Cores 1-4: Vote on the next Guest Blogging questions: What’s more important: social or academic experiences? Who was the teacher that had the greatest affect on you, either good or bad? (Or, other stories from classroom) What do you see as the biggest factor in the generation gap? Which is …
Teacher 2.0
A 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 the inevitable progression of modern education. But the more that I think about what a technologically and pedagogically progressive school should look like, I …
11.08.06
Core 1: Chapter 7 comprehension question: How does Mr. Granger plan on getting the land back from the Logans? What is a white ally? How can we be white allies. Read Chapter 8 and look for new forms of revenge. Core 2: Take Maus Quiz. Answer the following comprehension questions …
12.07.06
Core 1: Chapter 6 comprehension question: How did Uncle Hammer react when Cassie told him about the “incident” with Lillian Jean in Strawberry? Discuss-On: What is the difference between respect and fear? (pg. 109) Read chapter 7 and discuss: How change affects all parts of the racial hierarchy. Core 2: …
12.06.06
Core 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.” Core 2: Discuss-On: How is war like a disease? Discuss chapter 3 and its use of trains as torture. Read chapter 4 and …