For Tues, Nov 15–Writing Workshop #5 (Expository)

We're right where we need to be in our syllabus, but I'd like to switch the next two weeks. So, for Tues, Nov 15, rather than reading the vocabulary ch in Fisher & Frey, expect the following:

1. Recap our Student-Think-Center experience. Comment here if you have thoughts about the learning space.
2. Value time in class to thoughtfully give Dr. Erin Price and Ms. Bonnie Cooper feedback via evaluation sheets.
3. Celebration of narrative work
4. Writing Workshop #5–Exploring expository subgenres
• Mini-lesson
• Time to write (bring what you know best serves your writing needs–i.e., computer, headphones)
• Time to share our writing

*Note–For those working on multgenre, bring informational text(s) related to your topic. You can also use your computer and the lab for research purposes. For those beginning to work on Service-Learning reflections, we'll explore ways to creatively reflect on those experiences.  

Peace and blessings,
Dr. Bishop

Student-Think-Center visit

Hi all,

First let me compliment your participation today during our Student-Think-Center visit. Dr. Erin Price and Ms. Bonnie Cooper are innovative educators, constantly thinking of engaging ways to think and learn, and what a thought-provoking class in a space that raises questions in and of itself about how we learn. Your questions were equally thought-provoking, particularly how, as we continue to learn about our own thinking and learning preferences (which is knowledge that allows us not to be limited by them), we are soon to be put to the task of working with youth who are developing their own personal ways of thinking and learning. What a truly awesome endeavor. I had a few aha moments of my own today. Thank you.

Also want to acknowledge to you that not only did we have 100% attendance, we had 100% of the class meet our narrative writing deadline. I'm telling you not because these are above my expectations for you, but because I want you to know I take notice of these things; I'm proud of them. I'm also proud of John John and Herry counting to 20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scu9zzC5U3g. Vivi will never count the same again.

I'd also like to say for the record that I'd like to build a classroom learning environment like the Student-Think-Center, so I'm requesting recommendations (BRAINSTORM WITH ME) for how I can transform our classroom spaces in SRS. Comment to this post if you're so inclined.

For some visual fodder, I took some snapshots, and I'll be the first to say I personally covet the moveable whiteboards and the round tables you can write on. And for the record, once you go beveled with your Expo writing, it's hard to go back.