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What Is Theme?
2017-02-27 14:02
What is Theme? Interactive NotebookPage 20 Right Side of Page 20Happy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of… Read More
Interactive Notebook Types Of Characters
2017-02-15 18:33
Interactive NotebookUse the Literary Terms Glossary in the back of Prentice Hall Literature Language and Literacy Book on your desk.Static and Dynamic Character are defined under CHARAC… Read More
Connotation Lesson: Gettysburg Address
2017-01-05 14:03
 Directions:  Draw a T Chart on the LEFT-hand side of page 8 in your interactive notebook.  Label one side Positive and one side negative.Using the copy of the Gettysburg addr… Read More
DO NOW FOR DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2016
2016-12-07 19:45
DO NOW: December 8 & 9, 2016FRONT OF CARDList all 5 POVS on your card. Pick one to define.BACK OF CARDWrite in complete sentences:Describe YOUR star power!My start power is __________. … Read More
TOM THOMSON MYSTERY
2016-11-15 23:12
BIOGRAPHY OF TOM THOMSONThe cairn’s inscription was composed by Thomson’s friend, painter J. E. H. MacDonald, and reads:TO THE MEMORY OF TOM THOMSON ARTIST, WOODSMAN ANDGUIDE WH… Read More
VOTE:  LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
2016-11-08 16:18
VOTE:  LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!Happy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!Don't Forget To Be… Read More
Connotation And Denotation
2016-11-04 17:41
Connotation and DenotationIt sometimes is difficult to explain in words the concept of connotation and denotation.   ConnotationThe emotion or feeling(s) associated with a word… Read More
Interactive Notebook Page 6
2016-10-24 16:10
Interactive Notebook Page 6Back of PAGE 6Happy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!Don't Forget… Read More
Lifeboat Aquarius Reading Comprehesion
2016-10-24 13:06
Lifeboat Aquarius Front from cwhitepgs Lifeboat Aquarius from cwhitepgs Happy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Powe… Read More
IRONY LESSON 2016
2016-10-21 13:02
Verbal Irony Situational IronyDramatic Irony Three types-of-irony-lesson (1) from cwhitepgs IRONYis a hard concept to teach. I have developed a series of exercises I use at the beginning… Read More
Earthquake Drill
2016-10-20 12:38
Start Scribbling!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of the Written WordDon't Forget To Be Awesome!ABOUT THE AUTHOR:I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experie… Read More
Book Fair Highlights Fall 2016
2016-10-20 12:36
Book Fair Highlights Fall 20162016 Fall K-8 Videos | Scholastic Book FairsMark Your Calendars!J.E.J. Moore Book Fair: October 31 - November 16, 2016Donuts with Dads is November 10t… Read More
Lesson On Conflict And Types Of Conflict
2016-10-17 22:39
DO NOW: OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2016 Conflicts/Complications1. After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth and face the con… Read More
DO NOW:  October 11 & 12, 2016
2016-10-11 13:02
DO NOW:  October 11 & 12, 2016A series of events that includes the conflict and complications of the story.   A.ExpositionB.Rising ActionC.Falling ActionD.ResolutionE… Read More
Stroy Development:  Things To Consider
2016-10-10 13:13
How would you feel in Penelope’s situation?What would you do if you were Penelope?How do you think Penelope will try to get down from the treehouse?What do you think will happen in the… Read More
Do Now:  PLOT October 7 & 8
2016-10-06 21:23
Do Now PLOT October 7 & 8The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters,and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story. … Read More
INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK PAGE 3
2016-10-06 21:03
Objective:  To identify elements of the plot when reading         fiction.PAGE 3Notes for Writing Under Tabs:flashback – the plot is interrupted to recrea… Read More
CONFLICT/COMPLICATION
2016-10-06 21:02
DO NOW: October 5 and 6, 2016What word defines the following:  Sequence of events A.Rising ActionB.PlotC.ExpositionD.Rising ActionE.Conclusion Conflict: a problem that occurs in th… Read More
INTERACTIVE ENGLISH NOTEBOOK PAGE 1 And 2
2016-10-03 16:45
WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE...NOTESPage 2Watch the video. Students will identify the following: plot, setting, complications, protagonist, antagonist.NOW LET'S MAKE THE PAGE FOR YOUR INTER… Read More
October 3 And 4 Do Now: PLOT
2016-10-03 12:48
Most stories have the following parts: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. Where does the PROTAGONIST (Main Character) change for Good or for Bad?  &nbsp&hell…Read More
Norman Rockwell Activity
2016-09-30 13:21
Norman Rockwell illustrated covers for The Saturday Evening Post for 47 years. The public loved his often-humorous depictions of American life.SynopsisNorman Rockwell was born in New York Ci… Read More
INTERACTIVE ENGLISH NOTEBOOK
2016-09-26 18:41
WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE...Don't Forget To Be Awesome!ABOUT THE AUTHOR:I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Vi… Read More
5 Elements Of A Story Booklet
2016-09-26 18:20
Booklet Directions1.  Cover: Draw and label Plot diagram, TITLE FOR BOOKLET is 5 Elements of a              Story by ______2.  Define Exposition… Read More
MORE PLOT AND JOY OF BOOKS!
2016-09-26 13:04
September 28 and 29, 2016Do NowDraw and label the plot diagram.What Genres did you notice in the Book Shop?Answer the following Questions:What does Ms. Brown say is the difference between sy… Read More
PLOT
2016-09-21 18:43
Objective:  To identify elements of plot when reading fiction.Do NowDraw and label the plot diagram. Plot structure from cwhitepgs Class ActivityPlot Diagram BookletAdd: Initiating Ev… Read More
Plot: Future Of Storytelling
2016-09-21 12:45
DO NOWWhat Makes A GOOD STORY?Image Credit:  The Future of StorytellingWhich of the following emotions best describes how you feel after hearing Ben's story? A.  DistressB.  E… Read More
Genre Continued Some MORE...
2016-09-14 19:04
Genre Continued Some MORE...Front of Card:Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett: In the eleventh century, the teenage princess Anna Comnena fights for her birthright--the throne to the Byzantin… Read More
Genre Continued
2016-09-13 12:18
Sept. 13/14Story of Achilles by unknown: During the Trojan War, Achilles was the Greek's best warrior; his nymph mother, assisted by the gods, held him by his heel when she dipped him in the… Read More
Genre:  How Fiction Can Change Reality
2016-09-10 16:13
9/9 & 9/12DO NOWFront of Card:Word associationWhen I say English…you say…Back of Card:List the five major genres.  Hint:  Look on your desk!BRIANPOP Syllabus Link… Read More
WELCOME HURRICANES 2016-2017
2016-08-31 16:15
Welcome to the 2016-2017 Hurricane Team"I'm Ready for My Close-Up"ROLL'EM!Hurricane English Class 2016-2017 Parent Presentation from Cynthia White on Vimeo.Syllabus Link:  HERERemind Co… Read More
Figurative Language Sample Questions
2016-04-14 13:31
Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.Which sentence from the passage contains imagery? Ghirardelli Chocolate     The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory is l… Read More
2016-03-06 19:55
We had to stop reading because our beloved Shih Tzu Coco Chanel had PUPPIES.  A Litter of FIVE (5) was born early this morning on March 6, 2016, Three Females and two Males. These littl… Read More
2016-02-14 19:23
Don't Forget To Be Awesome!ABOUT THE AUTHOR:I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare ti… Read More
2016-02-04 21:46
Do you use commercials to teach persuasive techniques?  I do, here is one of my favorites. Using ads student can relate to works and it gets students excited about the unit!  OUTTA… Read More
2016-02-03 19:36
Each year at this time it is with great excitement and anticipation that I close our study of Drama by attending a LIVE performance.  Each year the play changes but the awe that a LIVE… Read More
2016-02-02 10:00
I've found TEXT STRUCTURES hard to teach.  However, this year we did it differently.  I not only used the E Workheets PowerPoints and Worksheets, but we also made fun Mini-TEXT STR… Read More
2016-01-30 16:58
Over at Daily Mayo, you will find they have created a printable containing romantic lunch notes that you can print off and either chose your favorite to use once or put a random romantic lun… Read More
2016-01-22 19:44
Elsie DinsmoreWell, it is SNOWING here in Virginia, so schools are closed, and it is time to  snuggle up with a warm blanket and read.  I have been reading an old-timey children's… Read More
2015-12-07 14:02
As we continue to exam the keys to understanding literature THEME still is an issue.  I like this quick little refresher to remind folks about the WHYS and the WHATS of THEME.  Tak… Read More
2015-12-04 13:29
Great way to introduce your class to the trials and tribulations of the DIRECTORS life! The "Creative Process" often comes at a price.  This opens doors to some great conversation. &nbs&hell…Read More
2015-11-30 13:38
The BIG push in my class for the past few weeks has surrounded the concepts of Point of View or POV and THEME.  I will say, my students are making headway.  Yeah, SUCCESS! Here is… Read More
2015-11-27 15:40
Inferening is a skill students need to practice.  Its really teaching students how to think using logic and evidence.  Students do it all the time.  However, for some reason w… Read More
2015-11-18 20:08
Theme continues to be an area we are working on in all my classes this year.  I realized that a great many adults don't really understand theme either.  Theme and Subject often get… Read More
2015-11-13 14:23
Facundo the Great:  Click HereFamily Man:  Click HereQUESTIONS:Predict what the story will be about based on the title.What is the main idea of the story?Write a short su… Read More
2015-11-13 14:03
I just love this picture.  In case you can't tell that is Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz flooting up in the sky.  Dorothy's point of view of the situation and her friends, the Tin M… Read More
2015-11-11 13:21
Yes, John Irving has released a new NOVEL!  John Irving is my all time favorite modern writer.  I can't wait to read this one.  Let us know what you think of John Irving, here… Read More
2015-11-10 10:00
How Do YOU Teach Theme?There are lots of way to teach theme, but one of the ways I like to introduce theme is through film.  Not long feature films, but shorts.  Here is a short fi… Read More
2015-11-06 13:31
As I have said before, IRONYis a hard concept to teach.  I have developed a series of exercises I use at the beginning of class to help make the "AHA Moment" happen. Here is another exa… Read More
2015-11-05 10:00
Do you think much about how an author is building a believable character?  Well, If not, you should.  Here are some ways I help students see how character can be revealed.  Wh… Read More
2015-11-02 10:00
The Future of StorytellingWhat are the experts saying about fiction and its importance.  Watch this short film which answers this very question...Image Credit:  The Future of Story… Read More
2015-11-01 10:00
Happy All Saints Day From The Things You Can ReadHappy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!… Read More
2015-10-31 15:24
Happy Halloween From The Things You Can ReadHappy Reading & Writing☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!Don't… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Is there a line from a movie based on a book that you really wish had been in the book? Well, here is mine from The Wizard of Oz.:Dorothy: How can you talk if you haven't got a brain? Scarec… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sorry we have been away from our beloved blog for a few weeks.  A month long hospitalization placed us in the out of commission column.  We are in recovery mode now and have a new… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Happy April Fools!Happy reading to all! ☮Happy Reading☮The Things You Can Read!Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books! Read More

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