Mr. Powell’s Class

A class of 1st grade students created a “how to read” video for non-readers. Watch the video and read the article below the video window. Return to our blog to write your comments. 

Share your feelings about the video.

Why did the students create the video?

How could this video help other students?

What kind of video could we create in English 9 [...]

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I discovered this video while visiting one of my favorite blogs. Did you know that  next September’s kindergarteners will be the class of 2020?  Wow!
You will be attending your 10th class reunion! Awesome!
A couple of ideas expressed in the video seem possible. I chuckled regarding some of Mr. Fisch’s ideas surrounding Google and Microsoft buying companies like Dell, Apple and [...]

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While searching for examples of English teachers using blogs in the classroom, I discovered Smith’s 9th Grade Blog. I like some of the ideas proposed. She offeres her students an opportunity to write for an authentic audience on a national stage.
Read some of the ideas on the blog. Return to our blog and write your [...]

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DIRECTIONS:

All journal entries must be written in a spiral, clothbound, or composition notebook.
All entries must be dated
If you posted an entry online, you must write in your journal notebook: “entry posted online”
Loose paper or binders will not be accepted

ENTRIES

9/15 – How do encouragement, active listening and class standards of behavior make life at St Georges [...]

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Thank you for your comments during our first debate. Now, you will take the opposite position.
Read the article in USA Today and share your thoughts on the following issue:

Is banning cell phone use during the school day a realistic method to ensure students are not distracted from learning?  
Give your reasons against the current policy at our school.

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Is banning cell phone use during the school day a realistic method to ensure students are not distracted from learning?  
Give your reasons in support of the current policy at our school.

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Answer these five questions:
1. What is the purpose of homework?
2. Do you think homework meets this purpose?
3. Why do you do your homework when you do it?
4. What keeps you from doing your homework?
5. If you could change homework, how would you change it? (Getting rid of it is not an option, sorry)

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