Here is what I have:
Monday, February 13, 2017
Writing Tools
I have been working with students on the use of Writing Tools. We have been experimenting with different kernel structures. We have also incorporated the use of Looping, Transitional Words, Renaming, and Pitchforking. I wanted to post the photos. I will be posting more photos of this work very soon. I also added a some students work with pitchforking ideas. I found it hilarious how they described my height. They made me chuckle. I also am adding some transitional words and phrases anchor charts.
Here is what I have:
Here is what I have:
Spanish Sentence Combination
I have so much to share. The problem is that I don't have too much time to do so. I have to be careful with my time as I have been sick recently. I don't want to get run down and then suddenly get bulldozed by the flu. I missed some work last week due to the flu. My doctor was concerned about the state of my health that he demanded that I take some time off including Friday and the weekend. Reluctantly, I listened to his wise words. I am recuperating from my terrible cough, congestion, and bronchitis. Today, after a three days of doing nothing but resting, I have a little more energy. I am will be finished with my antibiotics soon. Phew!
I have been working hard with students and teachers at my school. I also have shared some of my work and ideas. I will post more later. I just wanted to post some photos of our work with compound and complex sentence structures.
We studied ways to combine sentences. I had my students study the coordinating conjunctions in Spanish. Each conjunctive has a specific function and relationship with the two sentences. I asked my students to combine a group of sentences that I had written on sentence strips. They had to decide how the two sentences were related and if they could combine them. Then I gave them conjunction cards. They had to think about the sentence to sentence connection and decide which conjunctions would best join the two sentences. They had to test them out to see if the conjunctions conveyed the meaning that the author intended. They then shared with their classmates. I had them work in pairs.
We then studied the opener, sentence pattern of combining sentences with a subordinating conjunction and phrase with a sentence. We spoke about the independent and dependent clauses. They then combined sentences using the Spanish subordinating conjunctions. We, in English terms, AAAWWWUBBICized our sentences. They tried it out by selecting a word that are are comma causers. They they wrote their OPENER, sentence pattern. I learned much of this patterning from Jeff Anderson's Mechanically Inclined and Dr. Joyce Carrol's Acts of Teaching. They really enjoyed it and I think it had a high stick factor. (They won't forget it and the concepts has been solidified in their minds.) Here are the photos. (More to come.)
I have been working hard with students and teachers at my school. I also have shared some of my work and ideas. I will post more later. I just wanted to post some photos of our work with compound and complex sentence structures.
We studied ways to combine sentences. I had my students study the coordinating conjunctions in Spanish. Each conjunctive has a specific function and relationship with the two sentences. I asked my students to combine a group of sentences that I had written on sentence strips. They had to decide how the two sentences were related and if they could combine them. Then I gave them conjunction cards. They had to think about the sentence to sentence connection and decide which conjunctions would best join the two sentences. They had to test them out to see if the conjunctions conveyed the meaning that the author intended. They then shared with their classmates. I had them work in pairs.
We then studied the opener, sentence pattern of combining sentences with a subordinating conjunction and phrase with a sentence. We spoke about the independent and dependent clauses. They then combined sentences using the Spanish subordinating conjunctions. We, in English terms, AAAWWWUBBICized our sentences. They tried it out by selecting a word that are are comma causers. They they wrote their OPENER, sentence pattern. I learned much of this patterning from Jeff Anderson's Mechanically Inclined and Dr. Joyce Carrol's Acts of Teaching. They really enjoyed it and I think it had a high stick factor. (They won't forget it and the concepts has been solidified in their minds.) Here are the photos. (More to come.)
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
Uninspired
Wow! I just took a peek at my blog and noticed that I haven't written or posted since November. Wow! How crazy is that? Pretty! I have been so busy and adjusting to my job that I have neglected my blog. I have been too busy lately.
I went back to January-March of 2016 and I noticed that I posted a few times. That would be because this time of year is crunch time. It remains the same. I was really inspired last year at this time. I am still inspired, but I haven't the time to post until now. I promise to post more as time goes by. I have been working non stop with students and colleagues in classroom, but I rarely have my phone with me because of battery issues. I need to take more snapshots of what I am doing. In order to do that, I would have to purge some of my photos. I haven't the time for that or the storage. Vamos a ver lo que pasa.
I hope you are having a great 2017. I am so far. I have started eating healthier. Yes, I am on a health kick and am feeling better. My main staple is green tea. I am experimenting with Matcha Green Tea now. I have kicked coffee to the curb. It was hurting my stomach. Green tea seems to agree with me. Matcha green tea gives me energy and focus. We will see. I have even started adding raw ginger to my diet. I add it to my tea and it tastes delicious. I drink lots of water and eat low carb and high fresh fruits and veggies with chicken and turkey. I am feeling better. I hope to stay focused and continue with this life style. I haven't even visited Mickey Ds for breakfast since before Christmas. That is a complete miracle. Wish me luck! It is hard some time to stick to this. I am trying.
I will post soon! Adios!
I went back to January-March of 2016 and I noticed that I posted a few times. That would be because this time of year is crunch time. It remains the same. I was really inspired last year at this time. I am still inspired, but I haven't the time to post until now. I promise to post more as time goes by. I have been working non stop with students and colleagues in classroom, but I rarely have my phone with me because of battery issues. I need to take more snapshots of what I am doing. In order to do that, I would have to purge some of my photos. I haven't the time for that or the storage. Vamos a ver lo que pasa.
I hope you are having a great 2017. I am so far. I have started eating healthier. Yes, I am on a health kick and am feeling better. My main staple is green tea. I am experimenting with Matcha Green Tea now. I have kicked coffee to the curb. It was hurting my stomach. Green tea seems to agree with me. Matcha green tea gives me energy and focus. We will see. I have even started adding raw ginger to my diet. I add it to my tea and it tastes delicious. I drink lots of water and eat low carb and high fresh fruits and veggies with chicken and turkey. I am feeling better. I hope to stay focused and continue with this life style. I haven't even visited Mickey Ds for breakfast since before Christmas. That is a complete miracle. Wish me luck! It is hard some time to stick to this. I am trying.
I will post soon! Adios!
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