Creative Reading and Writing

Long time, no talk. Sorry it has taken me awhile to repost. We have been doing some creative activities in CR & W. We have nearly made it through the second rotation of students. I'll post some of the Animoto book studies, newspapers and Photo Story projects in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned!
Mrs. Olson

Figurative Language Video

Podcasts

Kiddos and grad friends alike, you know we don't have cable at my house. One way to still view some of the shows I like is through Podcasts. I think it could be a great tool for the classroom as well. I found a cast called "Vanity Fair's Writers Reading." They have the authors reading excerpts from their own novels. I actually got to hear what Augusten Boroughs sounds like; I loved his novel "Running with Scissors." I was shown iTunesU a few weeks ago. There were some good mini-lessons I could possibly use as supplimental material for my advanced kids, or even just refreshers for myself when I'm about to teach.
Another one I subscribed to is "Fit Girl." I have been working on getting healthier for me, but also to be a better role model for my two daughters and all the young ladies I teach. There are great work-out and eating tips I can pass along.
As I said, we don't have cable at home. I found a way to hook up to some scenes from TLC and HBO ("United States of Tara"). I also subscribed to the Onion on-line broadcast, hilarious. I'm already a fan on Facebook.
Overall, this is one I'm glad we were required to check out. I'll take this one with me professionally and personally.

Fakebook Projects

Projects are due by the end of the day Wednesday. I will give you a reminder slip for completing your Work Cited pages on Monday. Find Time to Finish!

Repost

Count Down

Remember, sweet children o' mine, four days until the end of the quarter. Square things away now with your teachers. Oh, and I'll take those extra credit comic strips through Thursday.

Ridge Cemetery Project

Ridge Cemetery Project