Category Archives: Writing

Final Projects by Creative Writing Students (more as they come in)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jculver
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Week of October 17—October 21, 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016 by jculver

Monday, October 17 I can… —cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. Bellringer #34, Writer’s Choice … Continue reading →

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Week of October 10–October 14, 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by jculver

Parents, students can find more information on all of this on their Google Classroom page. They know how to access it. Monday, October 10–Teacher In-service, Columbus Day Tuesday, October 11 I can create a poem based off a character from … Continue reading →

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Week of April 18 to April 22

Posted on April 15, 2016 by jculver

Plans for 11th English IMPORTANT DATES: ****FINAL DUE DATE FOR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY has been pushed from APRIL 21 to APRIL 27th. It MUST be submitted through Google Classroom. ****TEST on OF MICE AND MEN on Tuesday, April 26 Monday, April … Continue reading →

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Write Connection 2016 (Writing Workshop at U of Montevallo)

Posted on March 23, 2016 by jculver
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Posted on March 21, 2016 by jculver

Meeting today: First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth First period: Sign a Chromebook out when you come in. Search for your topic. Research for good claims and counterclaims.Keep track of MLA Works Cited citation information. If I were you,I’d go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Lesson Plans 2-1-16 to 2-5-16

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jculver

Monday, February 1, 2016 Journal #67: Read the following proverb and explain what you think it means and how you can possibly connect it with your life: “Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water.” Pass out Sound Effect … Continue reading →

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Lesson Plans for English 11: Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20, 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by jculver

Rubric on Eyes <—–That’s the rubric I gave you today to help you edit your essay. This is how it will be scored. Let me know if you have any questions. The essay is a gold grade and will FINALLY (haha) … Continue reading →

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Lesson Plans for Monday, March 16–Friday, March 20, 2015–updated 3/17

Posted on March 13, 2015 by jculver

This 4th weeks, we will be exploring the theme of “Belonging in a Community.” The Essential Questions are: 1. To what extent does money buy happiness? 2. How do generation gaps cause conflict within families, communities, and societies?  3. In … Continue reading →

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Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jculver

We are in the computer lab today. I will be giving you a rubric for the persuasive essay. This rubric will show you/remind you about what you will be graded on when you turn in your persuasive essay.  Before you … Continue reading →

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