I, clearly, love the idea Mary Tedrow proposes in her article about investing money in quality writing instruction for our Nation's students. Please read this article about spending stimulus dollars on writing instruction. Then, let me know what you think by posting a comment. Is this where you think a lot of stimulus dollars should… Continue reading Stimulus Dollars + Writing Instruction
Category: Election 2008
What Are You Planning to Do On Inauguration Day?
President-Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration is two days away. What are you planning to do to commemorate this moment with your class? I've decided to stream the Inaugural Address in my classroom with my computer and LCD Projector during lunchtime. (Prior to that my kids are going to open up the letters they wrote to their… Continue reading What Are You Planning to Do On Inauguration Day?
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M.M.: Election Memories
I remember the Election of 1992 like it was yesterday. I was in tenth grade, just back from a summer program at Wellesley College where I studied the presidential election for three solid weeks. I also had Mr. Wilcox for Honors American History I who was the first teacher that made history COME ALIVE for… Continue reading M.M.: Election Memories
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Poetry Friday: Voting Acrostic
After yesterday's lesson, and the awesome "get out & vote" posters my students made, I decided to write an acrostic poem about voting. Vigorous supporters Of candidates always Take to the polls. It's important that No one, regardless of their zeal, forgets to Go to the polls on November 4th! This week Kelly is hosting… Continue reading Poetry Friday: Voting Acrostic
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A Little Copywriting
This afternoon, I'm going to teach a Social Studies Lesson about voting I found on Scholastic.com. It's a lesson about having kids persuade adults to vote in a non-partisan way. I created a PowerPoint to go along with the lesson. Feel free to use it if you're interested in teaching the same lesson before November… Continue reading A Little Copywriting
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Where do they stand?
I've blogged a bit about the upcoming election. Tonight's final Presidential Debate will most likely focus on the economy (Rightfully so considering the DJII's 733 point drop, the fact that people are losing their jobs left and right, and that states, like Massachusetts, are facing unprecedented budget deficits). However, as educators, it's important that we… Continue reading Where do they stand?
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This is the only kind of jogging you’re going to see me do!
Kevin, Creator of Day in a Sentence, used a new technology, Jog the Web, to showcase everyone's posts this week. I was fascinated with the ease at which I was able to navigate through the websites of the Day in a Sentence Contributors. In fact, I liked Kevin's Jog so much that I created a… Continue reading This is the only kind of jogging you’re going to see me do!
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Basic 411 on the Presidential Candidates and Education
Check out this CNN Overview on McCain and Obama's Stances on Education.
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 4
We Voted Together! #3 & #4 at the Polling Place! Originally uploaded by teachergal I didn't care if I am sick. I'm voting today! "What time do you think we need to leave to go and vote?" I asked Marc. "6:50, 6:55..." he responded. "I cannot believe the polls don't open 'til 7 here! I… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 4
