Never Forget the Eight Parts of Speech: Now for PRONOUNS!

Look at this video- it is informative! Get a glimpse into what a conversation would be like without pronouns. ;)


¡Miran este vídeo - es informativo! Consiga una vislumbre en lo que una conversación sería sin pronombres.;)

Never Forget the Eight Parts of Speech: Let's Review NOUNS!

Noun Presentation

Elements of Fiction Presentation

Elements of Fiction/ Pre-Reading for "Harrison Bergeron"

Use this presentation as a study tool! If you have any questions, leave me a note here on the blog. I am here to help you. :)


Remember that the "Harrison Bergeron" Selection Re-Test is Monday, September 19, 2011 and it will start promptly at 2:35 PM.

Writing Focus: An Effective Paragraph

10- How to Write an Effective Paragraph

College and Career Readiness and Writing are the major educational focuses of Prince George's County Public Schools this year. In order for students to be effective writers, there must be continuous practice and revision outside the classroom. The embedded PowerPoint Presentation is a tool that can used for preparing an effective paragraph. Check it out! :)

El colegio y la Preparación de Carrera y la Escritura son los focos educativos principales de las Escuelas de Público de Condado del Príncipe George este año. Para estudiantes para ser escritores eficaces, debe haber práctica continua y revisión fuera del aula. La Presentación PowerPoint empotrada es un instrumento que puede usado para preparar un párrafo eficaz. ¡Compruébelo!:)

Scholastic Reading Inventory Test

The Scholastic Reading Inventory Test starts today! This assessment is used to measure reading progress, comprehension skills, and is used as a tool for educators to differentiate instruction. The test's ability to organize and analyze data based on student test results provides concrete reliable feedback that is used to help all students achieve their reading goals. These clear, meaningful reports are available immediately and provide actionable data to evaluate progress toward proficiency goals, identify situations for intervention, and track reading growth over time.

Go to http://www.sad6.k12.me.us/~cci/01402D4B-000F51DF.4/SRIProductOverviewFinal.pdf for further information.

Grammar Rocks!

If you do not like the "old school" grammar song, here is The Noun Song! You can fist pump and learn about nouns! ;-)



Grammar "FUN" Days will start with the classic SchoolHouse Rock. There will be in-depth grammar studies in order to ensure your success in revising student writing examples on the High School Assessments.

Flocabulary Learning- Elements of Fiction

We learn through MUSIC! Remember when you first learned the alphabet and you made everyone promise that "next time they would sing with you?" I will make music apart of the introductions to grammar and literature lessons. I cannot wait to see you all rapping and singing literary and grammar terms! A class that sings together, learns together! :-D

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011 starting at 6:30 PM. I hope to see you all there! :-)

Let's Keep in Contact

Thank you all for your comments and most of all support! We are going to have a great school year! My goal is to equip my students with the necessary content knowledge and tools to excel in upper level English courses. I believe that if we work together, it will happen for every child. You can keep commenting on the blog or via email to express any concerns or just say hello. You all are great! :-) Blog updates and links coming soon.