Monthly Archives: March 2009

When I read this skit, I just loved it. I found only one reference for the skit so I am providing that website link. Enjoy! http://www.ourtownforum.com/forum/m.aspx?m=2435&mpage=1&key= You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old … Continue reading →

Today, at Whittier School located in Blue Island, Illinois….Bob Love gave a speech on “Follow Your Dreams!” The students were extremely interested in everything that he had to say. Mr. Love delivered a very positive and persuasive speech that provided the students with … Continue reading →

Being a fan of Twitter, I was trying to explain what Twitter was all about and I came across two blogs that explained it perfectly. This is an excellent video that I found on Rachel Boyd’s blog. Enjoy! Rachel Boyd … Continue reading →

One of the strengths related to blogging is that it reinforces writing and reading skills. Bloggers read, write, proofread, rewrite, reread, and write more. Bloggers write for a real audience and this is important for any writer to know that … Continue reading →

 If you want your children/students to become better readers and writers then let them read and write. One of the best strategies for improving reading is ……….reading. One of the best strategies for improving writing is ………..writing. You need to … Continue reading →

The following is an example of how to write an informational article and supply links to what you are talking about. Links in your writing help the readers learn more about the information. It is a good idea to provide … Continue reading →

An Interview with a famous author Lois Lowry!

Directions for Media Center **************************************************Open FrontPage Then choose File Open Open your student page Check to see if you have the following: background color: If you don’t then Format BackgroundChoose a color**************************************************On the Formatting ToolbarChoose Comic Sans MS, 6 (24pt), … Continue reading →