We explained the "set up" process for students in Large Group Instruction.
Ms. Alger-Feser, Ms. Kennen, and Ms. Kohls did a great job of creating blog post entries.
Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
English 9 Students Blogging About Literature Circle Books
Blogging is going to be our "go to" tool for students to express a number of aspects of the book they are reading from literature circles. While blogging can be done on an iPad through Safari, images are a challenge to insert. We will be using computers or Chromebooks located in various learning areas for our students to incorporate images.
We explained the "set up" process for students in Large Group Instruction.
Ms. Alger-Feser, Ms. Kennen, and Ms. Kohls did a great job of creating blog post entries.
We explained the "set up" process for students in Large Group Instruction.
Ms. Alger-Feser, Ms. Kennen, and Ms. Kohls did a great job of creating blog post entries.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Cause and Effect Resources: Opposing Viewpoints & Google Scholar
Our Expos Writing students are developing "cause and effect" papers. Resources exist through a Google search, but a more refined search for resources can occur using Opposing Viewpoints and Google Scholar.
Friday, December 1, 2017
"Walking In Students' Shoes" Google Expedition & Virtual Reality
Some of our English students related a story in which the theme was empathy and "walking in another person's shoes" by experiencing life as a refuge.
Students were fascinated on the amount of challenges that refugee students experienced in their daily educational life. Google Expeditions were a perfect tool for our students to experience "traveling" to another part of the globe without leaving Pulaski High School.
It was fantastic seeing high school students engaged and immersed into their educational environment.
Students were fascinated on the amount of challenges that refugee students experienced in their daily educational life. Google Expeditions were a perfect tool for our students to experience "traveling" to another part of the globe without leaving Pulaski High School.
It was fantastic seeing high school students engaged and immersed into their educational environment.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Raider Strong Episode 014: Amy Tubbs [Podcast]
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In this episode, Ms. Amy Tubbs, High School English teacher, explains how she knew in third grade that being a teacher was her calling in life. She "knew forever" that she wanted to be a teacher. She loves being a Red Raider employee because of the people!
If she could do another job in our district, she would love to be an "Art Teacher". Finally, she wants to travel to every country in the world. If that doesn't happen she at least wants to get to all fifty states in the U.S.A.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed? Email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Monday, March 13, 2017
Raider Strong Episode 011: Todd Rodal [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mr. Todd Rodal, Social Studies teacher at Pulaski High School, realized he wanted to be a teacher after a volunteer coaching stint. There are certain groups of people that he loves hanging out with for eight hours every day! Find out who they are.
If Mr. Rodal could work in one other area it would be physical education. Reason? Something you may be able to relate to! His children are his main focus when he leaves our school. His bucket list actually includes twelve items! Find out where he wants to go!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed? Email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Raider Strong Episode 010: Rebekka Budz [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mrs. Rebekka Budz, a paraprofessional at Pulaski High School, explains that after she was released from a previous job she wanted to do something that was close to her children. She loves the staff members, the students, the sports, really everything that has to do with Pulaski High School.
If Mrs. Budz could be a counselor she would. She thinks it is a great opportunity to help students with anything and everything. Her bucket list includes one of the most important things which is to honor her late husband's wish to see her children be successful. She would also like to start a foundation for children with cancer.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Mrs. Rebekka Budz, a paraprofessional at Pulaski High School, explains that after she was released from a previous job she wanted to do something that was close to her children. She loves the staff members, the students, the sports, really everything that has to do with Pulaski High School.
If Mrs. Budz could be a counselor she would. She thinks it is a great opportunity to help students with anything and everything. Her bucket list includes one of the most important things which is to honor her late husband's wish to see her children be successful. She would also like to start a foundation for children with cancer.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 009: Luke Martinson [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mr. Luke Martinson, a mathematics teacher who emphasizes in statistics, explains that he has enjoyed mathematics his whole life, but it was a high school teacher that he connected with that motivated him to be a teacher. His dad was a teacher in the Pulaski School District for 35 years.
He loves working in a school district that always bases decisions on what's best for kids and their futures. If he were not a teacher, he would like to work in maintenance because likes fixing things! When he's not in school, he loves being outdoors hunting and fishing! He also wants to visit a place that a number of other staff members want to visit as well. Find out where!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 008: Bill Mihalski [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mr. Bill Mihalski, a mathematics teacher, realized that in college he truly enjoyed working with others and sharing his love for mathematics. He really likes working with the people in the Pulaski High School and helping students do what they want to do in life.
Mr. Mihalski would like to teach phy. ed as he likes being active and playing sports. His family is very important to him and his bucket list is to improve on spending time with family.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Mr. Bill Mihalski, a mathematics teacher, realized that in college he truly enjoyed working with others and sharing his love for mathematics. He really likes working with the people in the Pulaski High School and helping students do what they want to do in life.
Mr. Mihalski would like to teach phy. ed as he likes being active and playing sports. His family is very important to him and his bucket list is to improve on spending time with family.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 007: Taylor Mattson [Podcast]
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In this episode, Ms. Taylor Mattson, a Family and Consumer Science teacher, explains that she knew she wanted to be a teacher "just like her high school teachers". Did I mention she attended Pulaski High School?
She loves how close the community is tied to the school district. She loves high school, but would really like to be a kindergarten through third grade teacher. She has taught younger students in the past and loves them! You'll find her outside boating and fishing in her free time! Some day she'd like to travel to Australia!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Ms. Taylor Mattson, a Family and Consumer Science teacher, explains that she knew she wanted to be a teacher "just like her high school teachers". Did I mention she attended Pulaski High School?
She loves how close the community is tied to the school district. She loves high school, but would really like to be a kindergarten through third grade teacher. She has taught younger students in the past and loves them! You'll find her outside boating and fishing in her free time! Some day she'd like to travel to Australia!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 006: Dan Anderson [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mr. Dan Anderson, Science Department Anatomy and Biology teacher, explains that he realized he wanted to be a teacher after earning his first degree. That's right after his first college degree! His favorite part about working in the PCSD is the community aspect that he feels!
He loves cooking and would like to grill out for the students! How could that not be fun! Being outside is a favorite activity of his in his free time!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Mr. Dan Anderson, Science Department Anatomy and Biology teacher, explains that he realized he wanted to be a teacher after earning his first degree. That's right after his first college degree! His favorite part about working in the PCSD is the community aspect that he feels!
He loves cooking and would like to grill out for the students! How could that not be fun! Being outside is a favorite activity of his in his free time!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 005: Laurie Fischer [Podcast]
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In this episode, Ms. Laurie Fischer, a paraprofessional in the Pulaski News, explains that she knew since high school that she wanted to work as an administrative assistant. She loves works with students at Pulaski High School because they are refreshing and help keep her young!
If Ms. Fischer wasn't working in her current job she would like to be a kindergarten teacher. She thinks they are adorable. She really enjoys spending time with family as they go to different places to eat! Her bucket list includes traveling to Las Vegas see everything, but NOT gambling!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Ms. Laurie Fischer, a paraprofessional in the Pulaski News, explains that she knew since high school that she wanted to work as an administrative assistant. She loves works with students at Pulaski High School because they are refreshing and help keep her young!
If Ms. Fischer wasn't working in her current job she would like to be a kindergarten teacher. She thinks they are adorable. She really enjoys spending time with family as they go to different places to eat! Her bucket list includes traveling to Las Vegas see everything, but NOT gambling!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 004: Allie Thut [Podcast]
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In this episode, Ms. Allie Thut from the Science department explains that she didn't realize she wanted to be a teacher until she fell in love with being a coach. She loves this school district. Every day is rewarding!
Ms. Thut would like to work at the local Dairy Queen. She has really been into cake decorating since she was little. She'd like to have a fun summer job at Dairy Queen. Find out the famous distance run that she qualified for last year!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 003: Billi Jo Vertz [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mrs. Billi Jo Vertz tells us that her entire family of educators inspired her to be a teacher since middle school. Mrs. Vertz is in Science Department and teaches all levels of Biology.
Mrs. Vertz would work in the kitchen if she could and wants to make lasagna. Hear how she always wants to spend more time with family "off the grid" and travel to Alaska.
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, email me!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast to be #RaiderStrong
Raider Strong Episode 002: Marty Krause [Podcast]
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In this episode, Mr. Marty Krause describes his love for the Raider School District. Mr. Krause is the English Department Chair, teaches college level English, creative writing, and coaches the Forensics team.
Mr. Krause is passionate about our school district. He is so invested in students' lives and staff members' lives as well. His wife teaches in our school and his children attend school in our district. His "bucket list" answer was worth a listen. A little known fact: He wants to let 'er fly on a lawn mower!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, let us know!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast show to be #RaiderStrong
In this episode, Mr. Marty Krause describes his love for the Raider School District. Mr. Krause is the English Department Chair, teaches college level English, creative writing, and coaches the Forensics team.
Mr. Krause is passionate about our school district. He is so invested in students' lives and staff members' lives as well. His wife teaches in our school and his children attend school in our district. His "bucket list" answer was worth a listen. A little known fact: He wants to let 'er fly on a lawn mower!
Why Are We Creating Podcasts?
Our AP Environmental Science teacher will be listening to and creating podcasts in May 2017 based on an item of interest. I needed to understand the workflow and found a purpose: introducing our great staff to the world! Discover the details!
Have a Suggestion?
Do you want to be interviewed (It Takes Five Minutes) or know someone in the #RaiderStrong community that should be interviewed, let us know!
Subscribe to the Podcast:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes! I would really appreciate you leaving a review as this grows. I want our podcast show to be #RaiderStrong
Monday, February 6, 2017
Flipboard Magazine Resource For Journal Reflections in Communication in Writing
With the implementation of Flipboard we accomplished two objects:
- Introduce students to a tool (Flipboard) that can provide quality written and visual resources to get them interested in topics they love.
- Create a quality magazine developed by the teachers that centers on articles based on Communicating in the Workplace.
Introducing Flipboard reminds of the times in elementary school that we
used Play-Doh. The teacher always let us "create whatever we wanted" for about 10-15 minutes and then it was time to develop a clear product based on teacher direction. The way Flipboard sets up their "Get Started" page on a mobile device sucks users in because the students get to choose the topics they love. As soon as they are done choosing topics based on their interests, Flipboard immediately populates riveting articles and resources to view and read.
used Play-Doh. The teacher always let us "create whatever we wanted" for about 10-15 minutes and then it was time to develop a clear product based on teacher direction. The way Flipboard sets up their "Get Started" page on a mobile device sucks users in because the students get to choose the topics they love. As soon as they are done choosing topics based on their interests, Flipboard immediately populates riveting articles and resources to view and read.
Even the most reluctant students get sucked into the greatness of Flipboard.
While students choose one article to reflect on via the magazine that
Mr. Mentink created they respond to questions on paper. (Created by Mr. Manning)
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Mr. Mentink created they respond to questions on paper. (Created by Mr. Manning)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Adobe Spark Pages-Advanced English 9
All creations were completed on an iPad and sent via the "Website URL" assignment option in Canvas.
View the student creations:
- The Perfect Picnic by Jessica G.
- The Day I Slipped On A Banana Peel by Alex C
- Halloween Spooks by Emily F
- Champagne Taste with a Pauper's Wallet
- The Beast by Rachel P
Monday, December 12, 2016
Analyzing Poetry Utilizing Notability
Adobe Spark Page provided a great tool to create the story of the process. Even the US Army uses it to promote their activities.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Images and Captions Using Google Drawing in Google Docs on iPad or Computer
Our students have conducted interviews with people in their families. To enhance the papers that have been written, students will insert images with captions utilizing Google Drawing.
On Computer Tutorial
Important Items:
On iPad Tutorial
Important Items:
On Computer Tutorial
Important Items:
- Insert Google Drawing within Google Doc
- Add Image (from Google Drive)
- Add Text
- Adjust Text with Font, Size, Color
- Save & Close
- Wrap Text
- Adjust Picture in Document
On iPad Tutorial
Important Items:
- Google Docs App
- White Pencil In Blue Circle (edit documet)
- Plus Sign
- Image From Photos (or camera) (Download from Google Drive to Camera Roll)
- Place Cursor Below Image, Center, Add Text For Caption
- BONUS: Using Explain Everything or PicCollage
- Place text on top of image
- Save Image to Camera Roll
- Insert Image via Plus Sign that has Text on Top Of it
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Explain Everything For Read Aloud Book - To Kill A Mockingbird
A number of months ago, Mrs. Deprey, one of our English teachers, was expressing her frustrations with the recorded reading that was given to her of the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird". The slowness of the reader and lack of voice inflection, was enough to put her students in a state of uninterested!
I suggested to her to use Explain Everything because I knew PDFs could be imported, annotation of the screen was easy, and audio recordings all could happen with efficiency.
We found "To Kill a Mockingbird" in PDF format. As great as Explain Everything is it placed each page of the pdf onto different "slides".
Each chapter was recorded separately in Explain Everything due to organization and size of file. Due to the fact that some of the readers in this class are struggling readers, Mrs. Deprey used the "highlighter" to help with following the words while reading.
The great thing with Explain Everything is that rerecording is so easy. If the teacher incorrectly recorded a portion, the timeline was shown and was simply recorded again.
I'm so impressed with the entire site that has been created for the book.
I suggested to her to use Explain Everything because I knew PDFs could be imported, annotation of the screen was easy, and audio recordings all could happen with efficiency.
We found "To Kill a Mockingbird" in PDF format. As great as Explain Everything is it placed each page of the pdf onto different "slides".
Each chapter was recorded separately in Explain Everything due to organization and size of file. Due to the fact that some of the readers in this class are struggling readers, Mrs. Deprey used the "highlighter" to help with following the words while reading.
The great thing with Explain Everything is that rerecording is so easy. If the teacher incorrectly recorded a portion, the timeline was shown and was simply recorded again.
I'm so impressed with the entire site that has been created for the book.
Combining vocabulary, readings with Explain Everything, and Kahoot follow up activities, has improved the enjoyment and engagement of the students tremendously according to Mrs. Deprey.
As you will see from Chapter 1's reading, the speed is easy to follow. Mrs. Deprey has stated that she has cut the reading time down 2/3 of what it was previously.
Better engagement, Better enjoyment, in two-thirds the time.
The innovation! That's Explain Everything.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Explain Everything Perfect Tool For Analyzing Text in an American Literature Assessment
About a month ago, American Literature Teacher, Ms. Rheingans, wanted to assess students in a different manner than paper and pencil.
She created a tremendous document of reading options for students. Once six texts were analyzed by students, they needed to take a screen shot of the text, place it into an Explain Everything slide, and SPEAK about the connection that they had to the piece and the connection to American Literature.
View The Moderns Project
View Students At Work
Students knew the requirements prior to starting the process. View Rubric
She created a tremendous document of reading options for students. Once six texts were analyzed by students, they needed to take a screen shot of the text, place it into an Explain Everything slide, and SPEAK about the connection that they had to the piece and the connection to American Literature.
View The Moderns Project
View Students At Work
Students knew the requirements prior to starting the process. View Rubric
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