Monthly Archives: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jculver

Test was today. Grading as quickly as possible… HW is to read chapter 11 of Eyes. Have a good one and check out the photos on the previous entry.

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Pics from Hillbilly/Chelsea Pep Rally

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jculver
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Test Tomorrow!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jculver

Happy Holiday Day…kicking off Homecoming Week.  I hope you enjoyed our Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade the teachers put on for you this morning. It was fun seeing your faces either surprised, disgusted, shocked, or just smiling. 🙂 Maybe next year we … Continue reading →

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Friday, September 26! WEEKEND HOMEWORK (Just a lil’ bit!)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jculver

Good afternoon!  Today was an interesting one, since it was Hillbilly Day…whoo hoo, I’ve seen some crazy stuff today. You guys have great school spirit! Today in class, all my 11th grade classes did Bellringer 4, which once again was … Continue reading →

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jculver

Hello! Today first and eighth period completed a bellringer (#3), a summary square for chapter 6, and worked on the three worksheets I gave you yesterday–the ones about figurative language, imagery, and conflict. These worksheets will be pages 7,8, and … Continue reading →

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Some Worthwhile Videos I Found Relating to Their Eyes Were Watching God

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jculver

Overview: Dialect and Narration–watch now Overview video of TEWWG–watch now Theme: Finding Your Voice–don’t watch until Tea Cake is in the picture Theme: Love and Relationships–don’t watch until Tea Cake is in the picture Context: TEWWG Don’t watch this one … Continue reading →

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This week’s plans

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jculver

Lesson Plans Week 8 Week of September 22, 2014 to September 26, 2014 Monday, September 22, 2014  Bellringer #10: Vocab from Their Eyes Were Watching God Take up Bellringers Summary Squares Chapter 1 review, 2 and 3 Pass out questions … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jculver

Helena High Homecoming 2014Monday, Sept. 29th:• Favorite Holiday Day• Students, Faculty and Staff dress for your favorite Holiday.Tuesday, Sept. 30th:• Team and Toga Tuesday• Underclassmen wear college team shirts; Seniors wear TogasEvening Activities• Freshman vs. Sophomore Kickball Game @ 7:00 … Continue reading →

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11th HW for weekend

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jculver

Read chapters 2 and 3 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. Don’t forget I have the audio on the right of the blog. Finish Dialect worksheet. Quiz on Monday on chapters 1-3. Have a good weekend and GO HUSKIES!

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Young Adult Novelist Visits Creative Writing Class at HHS & Other Awesome Announcements

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jculver

On Friday, September 19, Birmingham author Ingrid Seymour came to Helena High School to speak with my creative writing class. She spoke to them about how to get their work published and how to never give up. Ingrid Seymour is the author … Continue reading →

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