Monday, January 28, 2019

Sharing the Blogging Love

Tomorrow afternoon, I will be awarded the opportunity to share the love of blogging with some literacy pals across the state of Arkansas.  Fun!

Why blog?

  • to reflect...on my day...on methods utilized...on what did not go as planned.  This is my favorite reason for blogging.  Whether anyone ever reads my thoughts, 
  • to model...good writing...bad writing...horrible-no-good-oh-my-word writing.
  • to connect...with other bloggers...other literacy teachers...just connect!
Where do I blog?
  • Personal Blogs
    • Treasure Chest of Thoughts
    • Book Reviews
    • My Prayer Walk
  • Class Blogs
    • English 10
    • English 11
    • Teacher Cadets
    • Secondary Methods
Why so many blogs?

Rather than throw all my thoughts into one pile, I attempt to organize and separate the areas of my life:  school, books, church, classes.  This makes finding a post so much easier...yes, if I would label every post that would help, also!   NOTE TO SELF:  Work on labeling!

Now to finalize plans for meeting and greeting with these literacy leaders...who are about to add blogger to the many hats they already wear!  :)



Sunday, January 13, 2019

Creating, Thematically

This year, I have three preps.  One prep is for 11 students...another one is for five students.  Much work to create for just one class...but I do enjoy creating thematic units.

The texts for the English 11 class are two short works and the novel The Awakening...just have to have to say that of all the works that a junior could be exposed to...this would not be one of my choosing.  I am going to focus on the shorter works and grant a request of my class:  that we learn about mythology. 

I hesitated, for I already has an idea for a thematic unit.

Then, the two thematic topics collided.

To be continued...