Dog Days of Summer July 26, 2008
Posted by msbernier in Summer Vacay, Teaching, ap.Tags: ap, Skeet Shooting, St. Johnsbury Summer Institute, Teaching
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Driving through town the other week other day, I saw this sign that said “help prevent summer learning loss”. Which of course was code for, come spend your money here, at our tutoring service, and we’ll help to make you smarter. Now I have no qualms against this particular tutoring service, it’s just I think there is so much to be learned and acquired in these warm days.
I could rumminate on and on, but instead I’ll just post a video, of your teacher learning something new during summer break. A couple weeks back, at AP camp, I, well I, I learned to shoot a gun. Seriously.
No summer learning loss here.
ps the first thirty seconds will give you the gist.
Revenge of the Nerds July 9, 2008
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If you have ever wanted to be a better writer, a better reader, but most importantly, a better thinker, it’s time to sign up for AP English next year.
Okay- yes I am totally amped right now after just two days of AP camp. I have gathered so much information on teaching, and writing, and reading, and literature. And to be honest, it’s a little overwhelming, but I can’t tell you how excited I am to work through this year with you all.
And if you’re on the fence about it, let me be honest — Yes it’s going to kick your proverbial tuckus — yes, it’s going to be hard — yes, you’re going to be challenged — but I’m hoping in the end that we are all better for it. Better readers – better writers – but most importantly better thinkers.
So yah, come be brave with me.
Oh those lazy days of summer June 30, 2008
Posted by msbernier in Teaching.Tags: Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz, Louis Armstrong, Summer Reading, Summertime, Teaching
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I’ve updated the summer reading pages for 9th and 11th grade English.
I hope this information is helpful and you’re enjoying your summers.
-ms. b
Brand new day. June 11, 2008
Posted by msbernier in Teaching.Tags: summer
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Today is step-up day here at school.
I love step-up day, as it’s brings the possibility of a clean slate. New books to teach, new students to meet, new topics to be explored.
Good stuff all around.
All is fair in love, war, and . . . May 14, 2008
Posted by msbernier in Teaching.Tags: crossword puzzles, daily life, Teaching
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. . . Crosswords.
I need to figure out how to incorporate crosswords into the curriculum. A few days ago one of my kiddos picked up the crossword in class. An aside here, my kiddos, are teenagers, and I have 98 of them this year.
After reminding him that we were supposed to be working on research, I found myself turning towards the crossword in the paper I was perusing.
Now for three days straight with the help of some students, I have been rushing to finish my crossword in any spare moment I can find. And it’s turned into a bit of a race. I don’t know how long this can go on, but for now it’s tied up two-two.
Have faith, the teacher led team will pull through in the end.
