Author Archives: jculver

November 2017 update

Posted on November 21, 2017 by jculver

Parents, Since everything is on Google Classroom these days, I thought I’d update parents on this site so you could feel more in touch with what’s going on in the classroom. English 11 Classes: We are done with chapter two … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jculver
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12 Angry Men

Posted on March 17, 2017 by jculver

As most of you are aware, the lessons/assignments are over on Google Classroom now, but if you ever need more information, please email me at jculver@shelbyed.org. We are currently reading the play Twelve Angry Men in class. Here they are, … Continue reading →

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Photos from Class! Inside/Outside Review Circles

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jculver

As most of you are aware, the lessons/assignments are over on Google Classroom now, but if you ever need more information, please email me at jculver@shelbyed.org. Here are some photos from class I wanted to share. (These are from second … Continue reading →

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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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Plans for the week of October 3 to October 7, 2016

Posted on October 2, 2016 by jculver

Monday, Oct. 3 Bellringer: In specific terms, examine, describe, and interpret the cover and title of The Great Gatsby.  Write at least 5 complete sentences.    DOK 2 Interpret Students will be put into groups to discuss Myrtle’s accident:  Can … Continue reading →

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Week of September 26–September 30, 2016

Posted on September 30, 2016 by jculver

  What we did this week—Homecoming Week (Kinda crazy week) Monday, September 26 Bellringer 25             Work on chapter 5 and 6 questions–notebook page 8 Turn in fill in the blank summary of chapter 6–bronze grade … Continue reading →

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Kahoot Reviews

Posted on September 21, 2016 by jculver

Chapter 1: Gatsby Chapter 1 and 2: Gatsby Chapter 3: Gatsby Chapter 4: Gatsby Chapter 5: Gatsby

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For Week of September 19-23

Posted on September 19, 2016 by jculver

Monday, September 19, 2016 Bellringer #22–Writer’s Choice, page 837 7-9 Review The Dash from Writer’s Choice (turned in on Friday) Review chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby and do a summary square. Questions to keep in mind Character Map—partner up, but … Continue reading →

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