Monthly Archives: November 2011

Oddfellows Love

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Lots of us at Oddfellows in Middletown to enjoy Sean’s fantastic performance in Slaughterhouse-Five. I’m a remarkably fortunate teacher, and I never forget it. PS: Email me directly if you’d like me to send you the photo.  Mrs. McGee wants to include it in your yearbook, which is fabulous!  She needs a caption, and I’d love… Continue reading

Satire

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Breaking News:  Your writing about our outdoor visits is now due Thursday, 11/10. Don’t forget your map, & be prepared to share your work! Below are three examples of satire that I want you to examine.  Click on the link to read the article; feel free to watch the videos linked alongside the article.  Also, click on the two… Continue reading

Two Great Options!

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Hello!  Here are two options (see the links below):  a) Read “The Poncho Bearer” printed in The New York Times. or b) Watch the TED Talk video called “Take ‘the Other’ to Lunch.” *”The Poncho Bearer” http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/07/education/edlife/07notebook.html?sq=poncho&st=cse&adxnnl=1&scp=4&adxnnlx=1320409755-0HOPU252DreT7H1/ScmKCQ *Elizabeth Lesser: “Take ‘the Other’ to Lunch” http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_lesser_take_the_other_to_lunch.html Post your response by 9pm on Wed., 11/9. 1) Select… Continue reading