This is my first post, recreating an image I found online. 13 Tips for Improving Out

WOW, is it possible to be this tired? I keep asking myself that. Adeline (pronounced Adelyn, but we like the traditional spelling better) eats just about every hour (including night ones), and sometimes multiple times an hour. I was going to make a cute video to introduce her and maybe go over some class things,…

You want a free item. I want you to have it, but you have to work for it. You have been presented with seven free items if you can be the best arguer for it as voted by the class. I really want you to bid on at least two items, but you can bid…

Try this tool next time you are constructing an outline!   http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/

Welcome to MMC!! Anyone have some pretty incredible New Year’s Resolutions? Like graduating a WHOLE YEAR EARLY!!!?? For some, this has already come true! We have never been more impressed with what our students have been able to accomplish than this school year. What’s in store for this minimester in this class? We’re planning a…

There are two fun sites to help us prep for the EOC. Pick one to do a couple activities from. http://www.channel4learning.com/sites/waywithwords/environmentbase.swf (Pick a couple elements to practice) http://www2.smarttutor.com/player/swf/RC_PurposeinPoetry_L4_V1_T4a.swf (Same. Pick a couple elements to practice)

As you know, our school is working hard to collect books for infants through teens to be donated this Christmas to children in homeless shelters or state custody (both if we can collect enough, which is our goal). What can you do to help!? First, spread the news to those you know–your family, your church,…

Feast your eyes on the format of the EOC test site. Don’t get too used to these elementary-level questions. You will be challenged WAY more than this!! We just want you to be used to the way the site will look. Use the following link to access the site:  http://learnoas.ctb.com/GA/

After our activity in class today, choose one other activity to complete. You must perform well on the assignment utilizing at least 10 minutes of prep time. Nintendo Meets Figurative Language Prep     OR Words in Context Practice, Multiple Choice OR Two Practice Skills Activities on USA TestPrep: American Literature