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House on Mango Street Final Vignette-Writing Project

December 9, 2015December 10, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

This is my last week in the middle school, which is extremely bittersweet. To finish things out with my eighth graders, I created a final project–vignette-writing! Continue reading →

Wolves Research Projects (Pt. 2)

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

The Wolves Research Project is something that I did with my sixth graders from start to finish. I did a pre-activity (Adopt a Pet), taught them how to research, instructed them on the CRAP test for credible sources, then helped them take notes and create their unique projects. Continue reading →

What the Heck is Smore?

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

One of my students showed this website to me: Smore. This is a place where students, teachers, anyone can easily create an awesome-looking newsletter. FOR FREE!  Continue reading →

Poster My Wall

November 26, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Looking for a great way to have your students use technology and create awesome posters/collages/calendars/cards via online templates? Then Poster My Wall is the resource for you and your classroom! Continue reading →

Wolves Project – Writing Help

November 18, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Today my sixth graders were continuing with their notes for the Wolves Research Project. Many of them were finished and looking to move towards their project-making, but before that, my co-teacher and I wanted them to write. To make things easier for them to understand, I created a new Google Document to help them stay organized and get a better grasp on the writing part of the project.  Continue reading →

Wolves Research Project

November 16, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

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Dear Mom and Dad

November 13, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

To help my sixth graders understand how to research and get some practice before their assessment on informative/explanatory writing, I had them work on the Adopt a Pet project, where they had to research an animal of their choice, take notes, and then draft a letter to their parents/guardians about why they should buy that pet! Continue reading →

“My Name/My Family Crest”

November 12, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

The next section I had my students read in House on Mango Street was “My Name,” a vignette where main character Esperanza talks about her name, family culture, and wrestles with her identity.  Continue reading →

Adopt a Pet Activity

November 11, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Once my students moved from their How Do I Research? introduction presentation to The C.R.A.P. Test worksheet to help them find credible sources to gather notes from, they were finally ready to take notes! Yay! Continue reading →

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