you know, b/c i’m far behind the rest of the faculty in the book challenge

“disco demolition” – great read on the 1979 disaster at the white sox’s park – more on the chicago music than on baseball – but still a great read

“football for a buck” – very entertaining book on the USFL – b’ham had a franchise – I didn’t know Trump had such a role in the league’s demise – great read

“serving gifted students in rural settings” – took care of some professional reading – was recommended by a student long ago – really enjoyed it

“no bull” – story of the Durham Bulls – at least, the return to Durham in 1980 – enjoyed it

“winning ugly” – great NEW book in my room on the history of ugly uniforms in MLB – lots of them were a part of my childhood

“playing for more” – new book on case keenum – NFL player – about his faith – and football – enjoyable read

j

so it’s on to a new year…

“the big book of dyslexia activities for kids and teens” – great book with good teaching strategies – i liked the idea of red herrings – i also liked a notecard activity we’re going to try

“still in the game” – great book – i told you about it – most of the classes – the NFL player with the daughter with cancer – good example of how a book can turn and really get interesting if you stick with it

“paul: a biography” – great book on the apostle – good insights into his life – and will help me read the new testament better

“the united states of sports” – new from sports illustrated – great read – about all 50 states – cool, fun facts

j

Around the World in Many Ways

Work from last Friday with my seventh grade.

3 minute video with explanation of our work – 8th grade

Sixth Grade Museum

Keynote work from sixth grade on Friday – we were museum curators and created a piece out of Legos that fit with our summer reading books.

so one last day without the kids tomorrow – just another day crying, wishing they were here…

“solo” – read the book for Ms. Blount – she was right – the first 30 pages probably not good for a middle school library – but the rest was great – good read

“snake” – biography on kenny stabler – sad book – he died way too early – and from CTE damage

“blue monday” – cool book about the 1981 Expos – a team that is now in DC as the Nationals – i love baseball – most baseball history is about the Yankees – or Dodgers – so reading names and events from a place outside that metro area is fun – this book was informative even though i knew – or thought i knew – a lot already

“around the world in 80 ways” – great little picture book – i hope to use some of it in seventh grade in the coming days

j