Book Review

What is one book you have read recently that you would suggest others should read? Why? What so interesting about it?
Also, are there any books you have tried to read and get into that you didn't like? Why?

You can respond to other people's comments if you would like.

After visiting the following movie review, write a movie review for "Freak the Mighty". Briefly describe parts of the movie you did and did not like. Also, describe how "faithful" the movie is to the novel. Are the differences from the movie to the novel positive or negative? Explain.

Movie Review

Looking at all 3 of these movie covers, which one do you think is the best? Why? How does is represent the movie the best? If you were to create a cover for "Freak the Mighty" what would you make sure was on it and what wouldn't you include? Also, Sharon Stone is the dominant feature on two of the covers. Why do you think that is? Do you agree or disagree with her being the dominant person? Why or why not?

We have just finished reading "Freak the Mighty" in class, and then we watched the video. Using the novel and this clip, describe the similarities and differences of the two different endings. Also, which ending do you prefer and why?

Seize the Day

Robin Williams or Oh Captain, My Captain! asks these boys to seize the day (Carpe Diem).  What would that look like for you? What do you feel are things that are important for you to do before you become "worm food"?
Do you think Kevin (Freak) seized the day? Why or why not?

(This was a movie that inspired me to become an English teacher-any guesses as to why?)

Edmodo

http://edmodo.com Please visit our Edmodo site for classroom activities.

Plot lesson

http://ed.ted.com/on/KTsDSGqT

Test

We have a test over plot, characters, and our vocabulary Friday, Oct. 5. Please study!

Vocaroo Voice Message over Plot

Information on Plot
Vocaroo Voice Message

Party for Pages

Students should be writing down the pages that they are reading for pleasure. As a class, if we reach 40,000 pages we will get a party. To view more information on "Feeding the Reading Appetite" please visit: http://www.mypricechopper.com/in_the_community/helping_our_schools/default.aspx

Teaching Philosophy at OneTrueMedia.com

Make a video - it's fun, easy and free!
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FAS Conferences

FAS Conferences are scheduled for September 12th from 1-3:30 and September 13th from 11-7. Please schedule a time with your advocates.

Tips for Beginning Middle School

Sneak Peek

Sneak Peak for all EMS students is August 9th from 5:00-7:00. If you attend Sneak Peak you get to see your schedule a day in advance and you get to try to open your locker for the first time. This will also be a great opportunity to meet all of your new teachers. Hope to see you there!

Almost Time for School to Start

I hope you're enjoying the last few weeks of summer.
I'm excited for the beginning of the school year.
The supplies that you'll need for your Reading and Writing Classes are:
One red folder
Two notebooks
Paper
Pens
Pencils