The Things We've Learned...
by Anita Ross
February 29, 2008
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7th Graders "Rock" |
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We wrote rap songs on the five stages of the writing process and voted on an overall winner. |
Olympia Idol |
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We learned how to write effective paragraphs the "Big Mac" way. |
"Big Mac" Rap |
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We wrote persuasive essays using the "Bing, Bang, Bongo" method choosing to live either in the jungle or in civilization. |
"Civilization" (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) Danny Kaye & the Andrew Sisters (1947) |
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ISAT's: We learned the O.R.E.O. technique for writing an extended response: organize, respond, elaborate, and offer a personal example. |
OREO Jingle |
| We focused on what it takes to Get Us Motivated (G.U.M.) as independent writers. | "Bazooka Bubble Gum" Song |
| We learned 25 English Teachers' Pet Peeves and how to avoid them. | |
