We all have someone we can count on. During this six weeks, we will look at fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that all incorporate the theme of adversity and who we can count on while facing the many challenges we experience throughout our lives.
Who is someone you can always count on? What qualities does this person possess that makes them dependable and reliable?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
12th Grade: Creating Perspective and Media
Answer the following three questions:
To what extent does media coverage shape our perspective on issues and events? How do media sources impact our understanding of the truth and significance of an issue? How can media texts be constructed to support an agenda or interpretation?
To what extent does media coverage shape our perspective on issues and events? How do media sources impact our understanding of the truth and significance of an issue? How can media texts be constructed to support an agenda or interpretation?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10th Grade: Justice
Everyone must deal with issues of justice. What is a fair consequence for breaking a rule in class? Do students have freedom of speech in school? Should the principal be allowed to search lockers randomly? We have examined culture through many lenses. One can define a culture by its beliefs about what is right and wrong--it's sense of justice. Different cultures may have different standards and methods for arriving at justice, but every society has to ask the questions about what is right and fair. This six weeks we will examine nonfiction, drama, and art from around the world and across time that ask the key questions: What is justice?
Blog about a time in which justice was served and a time it was not. You may write about a personal experience or something you learned from the news.
Post by Oct. 26
Monday, October 8, 2012
8th Grade: The Challenge of Heroism
This six weeks we will focus on the word "challenge" and examine heroes: in our personal lives, in literary work, and in the world at large. You will be introduced to the archetype of the hero's journey and will view various examples of heroes through that archetypal lens. After exploring heroism, we will then examine the challenges of society as we encounter texts in which individuals take great risks as they struggle to do what they think is right.
What does the word hero mean to you? Describe someone whom you consider a hero. **You do not have to provide their name.** What qualities does this person possess?
Post by October 26
What does the word hero mean to you? Describe someone whom you consider a hero. **You do not have to provide their name.** What qualities does this person possess?
Post by October 26
6th Grade: Changes in Your World
It has been said that the only constant in the world is change. During the first six weeks, we explored how each of you have changed or learned from your experiences. This six weeks, we will explore how the world around us changes. We will identify the challenges and choices that you each have made in meeting these changes. Through fiction, nonfiction, print and nonprint texts (movie clips!!!), we will see how others have dealt with the choices and the opportunities that change can present.
My question to you is this...
What kinds of changes in your school, your community, your country, OR your world are taking place right now? Explain the change and how it might effect people.
For example, right now our country is undergoing the process of presidential campaigning and elections. Come November, our citizens will decide who it wants to lead our country. Depending on who wins, our country could face many political and economical changes which could effect all citizens of this country.
Post by October 26th.
My question to you is this...
What kinds of changes in your school, your community, your country, OR your world are taking place right now? Explain the change and how it might effect people.
For example, right now our country is undergoing the process of presidential campaigning and elections. Come November, our citizens will decide who it wants to lead our country. Depending on who wins, our country could face many political and economical changes which could effect all citizens of this country.
Post by October 26th.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
7th Grade: The Giver Response #1
Explain the concept of “sameness” in the novel, The Giver. What is something good that it creates in the community? What is something bad that it creates? Give appropriate examples to support your response.
8th Grade: Analyzing Humor
How do the writer and director create humor? Write a well developed analytical paragraph that examines the elements of humor-comic character(s) and situations-and the level(s) of comedy in the text. Explain the intended humor. Use examples from the text we have studied in class to support your ideas, and use humorous vocabulary words in your analysis. Post by Friday, September 21st.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
6th Grade: Welcome back to school!
Welcome students to your class blog. This is going to be an exciting year full of learning. This blog is our very own online learning community where we can share our ideas and thoughts throughout the year. So in the spirit of learning, my question to you is this: If you could learn one thing, what would it be and why?
For example, if I could learn one thing it would be to play the guitar. Although I am not musically inclined, I love music and I love the sounds of the guitar. My brother taught himself while he was in college and failed to teach me within a few short lessons. I believe he told me that I was not "coordinated" enough. I would love nothing more that to sit around a campfire and play music for my family and friends.
So again, what is one thing you wish you could learn and why?
For example, if I could learn one thing it would be to play the guitar. Although I am not musically inclined, I love music and I love the sounds of the guitar. My brother taught himself while he was in college and failed to teach me within a few short lessons. I believe he told me that I was not "coordinated" enough. I would love nothing more that to sit around a campfire and play music for my family and friends.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Parents: Bloggin' for our Noggins!
If you are reading this blog, chances are you are the proud parent of a middle or high school student that I could possibly be so lucky to teach next year (or we just happen to be friends on Facebook...my apologiesJ). I am reaching out to you because I am working on creating a class blog for my students next year.
As a self-proclaimed "technology nerd" I am always seeking out ways to reach our students of the 21st century. With cell phones, texting, Ipads, and reading tablets, it is pretty difficult to "stay in-the-know" when it comes to new technologies. I strive to create a classroom environment that is thought-provoking and challenging for all students. With that being said, I know our kiddos gravitate towards anything to do with technology. So as a teacher, I plan to capitalize on their love of technology and sneak in some learning in the mean time. Shame. On. Me. :-)
My goal for this blog is to encourage writing and critical thinking. As a student myself, who just completed my master's degree mostly online, I understand the importance of an online learning community. It is the direction upper education is going. So why not introduce our students to this NOW! With the increased level of difficulty on the STAARS and EOC exams, critical and analytical writing is key in order for students to be successful.
So here is how this would work. As the teacher, I would post something relevant to what we are reading/learning in class or a current event. It would require students to think, possibly research, and respond to one another. My goal is to set up a mini online learning community in which we all learn from one another. I am also thinking of asking guests of various fields and professions to "host" a blog topic and interact with the kids. After I post the topic, students go to this website and comment.
Now, before students’ comments are made public, I read each one and approve their comment. Once I approve, with a click of the button, their comment is available for me, parents and their classmates to see.
The reason I sent you this invite is because I want to know a couple of things.
1. Are you familiar with blogging?
2. Does your kiddo blog?
3. Could you see the benefit of students’ blogging?
4. Are you comfortable in allowing your student to get online and learn in this format?
Of course, we will be doing lots of reading and writing in class. This is just an added attempt to hook kids into writing. I also understand that not all kids have access to the computers/internet at home. We will work around that during the instructional day at school.
I would appreciate your thoughts. Remember your comments won’t show up immediately…I have to approve them. J To comment, just simply click on the comment portion at the end of this blog. If you have a Gmail/Google account you can log-in or simply just choose anonymous. If you wish to leave your name, just type it at the end of your comment. Thanks in advance for any input/comments/concerns. I am thrilled to be back at GHS and look forward to a great year!
Holly Campbell
As a self-proclaimed "technology nerd" I am always seeking out ways to reach our students of the 21st century. With cell phones, texting, Ipads, and reading tablets, it is pretty difficult to "stay in-the-know" when it comes to new technologies. I strive to create a classroom environment that is thought-provoking and challenging for all students. With that being said, I know our kiddos gravitate towards anything to do with technology. So as a teacher, I plan to capitalize on their love of technology and sneak in some learning in the mean time. Shame. On. Me. :-)
My goal for this blog is to encourage writing and critical thinking. As a student myself, who just completed my master's degree mostly online, I understand the importance of an online learning community. It is the direction upper education is going. So why not introduce our students to this NOW! With the increased level of difficulty on the STAARS and EOC exams, critical and analytical writing is key in order for students to be successful.
So here is how this would work. As the teacher, I would post something relevant to what we are reading/learning in class or a current event. It would require students to think, possibly research, and respond to one another. My goal is to set up a mini online learning community in which we all learn from one another. I am also thinking of asking guests of various fields and professions to "host" a blog topic and interact with the kids. After I post the topic, students go to this website and comment.
Now, before students’ comments are made public, I read each one and approve their comment. Once I approve, with a click of the button, their comment is available for me, parents and their classmates to see.
The reason I sent you this invite is because I want to know a couple of things.
1. Are you familiar with blogging?
2. Does your kiddo blog?
3. Could you see the benefit of students’ blogging?
4. Are you comfortable in allowing your student to get online and learn in this format?
Of course, we will be doing lots of reading and writing in class. This is just an added attempt to hook kids into writing. I also understand that not all kids have access to the computers/internet at home. We will work around that during the instructional day at school.
I would appreciate your thoughts. Remember your comments won’t show up immediately…I have to approve them. J To comment, just simply click on the comment portion at the end of this blog. If you have a Gmail/Google account you can log-in or simply just choose anonymous. If you wish to leave your name, just type it at the end of your comment. Thanks in advance for any input/comments/concerns. I am thrilled to be back at GHS and look forward to a great year!
Holly Campbell
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