Day 84: December 19, 2016 I hit the home stretch toward Christmas break today. In English, we reviewed for our big test with a friendly game of Review Basketball. We recently finished the seventh chapter of Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis and so their test prior to Christmas Vacation is over theContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 84-86”
Tag Archives: english
Dressing and Educating: Days 79-83
Day 79: December 12, 2016 I would be lying if I said I was happy to wake up early and go to school this morning. For over a week the weather men had been predicting a winter storm for Sunday night. I pulled out all the old wives’ tales and superstitions hoping for that firstContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 79-83”
Dressing and Educating: Days 69-73
Day 69: November 28, 2016 Monday after a long Thanksgiving break is rough. Not only was I physically exhausted long before usual, but today was also a tragic day for my city. At just after 9:30am a man of Somali descent crashed his vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians on the campus of Ohio StateContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 69-73”
The Moral Point of View and Broccoli
This week has been a rewarding one in my writing career. I’ve recently joined an online critique group and have been overwhelmed with the positive and constructive feedback from authors and others aspiring to that title. I’ve met a few writing coaches who have helped me with my letters to agents and I’ve also developedContinue reading “The Moral Point of View and Broccoli”
24 Book Challenge: A Book Published in 2016
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #16 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: Tru & Nelle Author: G. NeriContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book Published in 2016”
An Exercise in Characterization
As many of you know I am in the final phase of draft 1 of my first novel. I’m in the process of tying up loose ends in the plot and bringing forth a resolution. This is definitely the hardest part thus far of writing as I’m trying to make sure that all conflicts areContinue reading “An Exercise in Characterization”
Book Worm or Social Butterfly?
I am currently enrolled in a course on teaching writing and during this course the class is reading the book, In the Best Interest of Students by Kelly Gallagher. In his book, Kelly discusses some of the strengths and weaknesses of the current Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. I’m a big fan of GallagherContinue reading “Book Worm or Social Butterfly?”
Honorable Debate
It’s been some time since I’ve written about what is going on in Mrs. Sisley’s classroom. So in case you were wondering the year is off to a great start and I’m excited to share a little bit. Currently, I am teaching six classes. In the mornings I have three English 9 classes one ofContinue reading “Honorable Debate”
The Ameri Brit Mom 