Thinking while we read

How do you choose a book to read?

Here are some good examples of using specific details in journal entries. 

How to jazz up you journal entries with style...

Journal entry idea!

Journal checks start next week!

Section A - Monday

Section B -  Friday

Section C - Thursday

Section D - Wednesday 

Section E - Tuesday 

Some reminders....

More great projects!

Well done Indigo Team students! Thanks for letting me share some examples of your excellent work.

"Reading Roots"

What will you find in your literary history?

Afternoons are a great time for homework!

Just ask this happy scholar....

DEADLINE APPROACHING!

Reading Timelines are due:

      tomorrow (Wednesday) for Sections D,E,A & B
      Thursday for Section C

Remember to make arrangements to complete this project on your own
      Arrive early to use the computer lab
     Print out your pictures before leaving school today
     Stop by to pick up construction paper
     

                                    

Ideas for setting up your reading history

Trace your literary ancestry...

The books we read help shape who we are, and who we will one day become. 

What's on your nightstand?

PD Day 1

Here are some examples of Redo/Retake contracts from middle schools around the country:

Example #1
Example #2
Example #3
Example #4
Example #5
Example #6



See anything you like? 




Grading isn't a super fun topic to discuss in June..... but it could be worse.

Here's a treat to thank you for being a fantastic audience:

SDMS gets their RED ON!

On Friday May 24th, SDMS conducted a "RED OUT" to honor those who lost their lives at Plaza Towers Elementary school in Moore, OK. Students wore red, created and sold ribbons, and sponsored a hat day to collect money. The event raised over $550 to support the community affected by the terrible tragedy. 

Arguments...Evidence...Proof

Grab that audience!

A good speech needs a strong opening.... Otherwise the audience won't bother paying attention.

Indigo team hearts Chromebooks!

Today we used the new school Chromebooks to start researching social issue topics for the upcoming speech projects. Don't you just love technology?!?!

We noticed lots of WDM craft elements!

We are writers of "craft" too!

An amazing "flashdraft" from a student in my Section A class. Great job!! 

Author's Craft

When you read WDM what do you see? What are his signature "moves" as an author?