Tag Archives: middle school

The rabbi in Pullman

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

The Pullman debates were today. Listening to my students, working in characters in groups of two or three, as George Pullman (dressed in tails), Attorney General Olney (in a proper beard and a suit accompanied with a light saber), Governor Altgeld, … Continue reading →

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The students absorbing tonight’s homework assignment

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

(Research topics have been chosen. Now the students are on their own to immerse themselves in their topics. HW= Homework and yes, as WA made very clear, the word “understand” is on the board twice…with good reason.) 

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The Hannukah Cowboy (Chaim the Kid), Apocalypse homework for Friday, CC’s answer to number 47 on the Fahrenheit Vocabulary test, and TR’s weather report for the week (in french!).

Posted on December 19, 2012 by
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“Back out”

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

So, at the end of a class if there are 5 or so minutes left, I pull out my Mrs. Robinson cards. The kids love it. They are cards which pose ethical questions. I ask a student to come forward … Continue reading →

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Why Middle School is such a bipolar experience

Posted on October 19, 2012 by
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Will you visit our school?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

We have finished reading Warriors Don’t Cry and I have asked my students to write Melba Patillo Beals a letter expressing how they felt about the book and asking her to come visit us in Chicago. Melba is one of … Continue reading →

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I teach middle school students…

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

….need I say more? (I love my job.)

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Wow!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

It started with the kids which is why it worked, the Middle School Student Council, that is. They at first wanted to do a Secret Santa for the whole Middle School. That’s close to 500 of us. The Middle School … Continue reading →

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