Author Archives: teachwatts

About teachwatts

Life long learner - Professional Learning, Curriculum Leader, Technology Coach, HS/MS English teacher, blogger, ePortfolio supporter, Digital Citizenship advocate.

How to Export Your Blog if You are Leaving ISB

Posted on June 18, 2010 by teachwatts

It’s very easy to export student blogs (and all the comments) for those students that are leaving ISB and would like to keep their blogs going. A step-by-step help sheet is here: How to Transfer Your Blog ISB hasn’t decided … Continue reading →

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Updated End of Year Schedule for Romeo and Juliet

Posted on May 10, 2010 by teachwatts

Here is the latest schedule:  Romeo & Juliet Schedule   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday May 10/1   Act III, iii-v         HW: Act IV, i-iii May 11/2   Act III, iii-v         HW: … Continue reading →

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Learning Plan for ENG 9-Watts

Posted on April 23, 2010 by teachwatts

Attached you will find a reading schedule for the rest of the year.  Even if school is canceled, you are to keep up with our class reading at all times.  Reading schedule for R & J

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Songkran Comes a Little Early!

Posted on April 9, 2010 by teachwatts

Hi guys, Since you are home for a few extra days, here are a few things you need to do to stay on top of things while being splashed with water. . .  1. You must complete the following Perfect … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Common Asssesment

Posted on March 28, 2010 by teachwatts

Here is a link for the GoogleDoc we worked on in class when we were looking for quotes that illustrate character traits from To Kill a Mockingbird .  Tomorrow you need to come to class with quotes (the graphic organizer with boxes and … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare for the Compare/Contrast Essay

Posted on March 22, 2010 by teachwatts

To Kill A Mockingbird – Comparison/Contrast Essay Assignment Background: The compare/contrast writing format is one of the most common forms you will encounter in your academic careers.  Moreover, being able to think in this form helps you to make all … Continue reading →

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Reading Schedule for TKAM & Writing Assignment

Posted on March 7, 2010 by teachwatts

Creative Writing for To Kill A Mockingbird: Using the account of the trial in chapters 16-21, make one or more new texts by adapting the original.  Please post this on your ePortfolio and you may want to submit it to the … Continue reading →

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Character Traits in TKAM

Posted on March 4, 2010 by teachwatts

As you begin to analyse the different characters from To Kill A Mockingbird, please use your worksheet from class and see our notes from class.  Then complete the following activity in class. To Kill a Mockingbird –  Drawing a Character … Continue reading →

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Attention All Creative Writers

Posted on March 3, 2010 by teachwatts

Next week “The Odyssey Club” will be promoting its annual short story contest. Details will be outlined during Tuesday’s assembly and on the various posters that will adorn our hallways and bulletin boards mid to late next week. For now, … Continue reading →

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To Kill A Mockingbird Response

Posted on February 19, 2010 by teachwatts

For your ePortfolio (AKA: your blog), chose one of the following topics to write about by next class: 1. Compare your growing up years with that of Scout, Jem or Dill.  Are there any similarities?  Any differences?  Can you relate … Continue reading →

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