Monthly Archives: May 2017

Endings 25 May 2017

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Sally Gerard

The end of the school year always makes me pause. I’m ready for it, and yet I’m really sorry to see my students leave. As part of their final, I asked them to write some reflections on their year and … Continue reading →

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Transitions 23 May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I harp on my students about using transition words to help their writing to be smooth, and then, once they get it down, I want them to move away from: first, next, finally. It is a difficult concept for most … Continue reading →

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One Way 15 May 2017

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Many people go to brunch on Mother’s Day or make their mom/wife breakfast in bed or there might be flowers or favorite little things. My wish for Mother’s Day was to be in the field running an antique tractor and … Continue reading →

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Super Power 11 May 2017

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Sally Gerard

As my freshmen students have decided to check out and it gets more and more difficult each day to keep them engaged, I had them write about super powers. I shared this: If I could have any super power, I’d … Continue reading →

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Heroes 8 May 2017

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sally Gerard

We are in the middle of our hero unit, studying the monomyth, reading the Odyssey, and thinking and writing about real life heroes and what makes up a hero. It’s been an eye-opener as it always is, but more so … Continue reading →

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Respect 4 May 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I asked my students to write about someone they respect. Most of them wrote about their parents, but I had to look the word up and write the definition down before I wrote. It opened my eyes to the meaning … Continue reading →

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What is love? 1 May 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Everyone has their definition of love. Love is sharing a life. It is looking forward to doing the things you love to do together, and having other things you love to do yourself but you can share that experience with … Continue reading →

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