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Archive for December, 2013

Student Suspended for Hugging Teacher: Thoughts?

December17

by Ms. Hayes posted under Community | tagged under Hugging Banned in Middle School, Students Suspended for a Year for Hugging Teacher, Suspended for Hugging | 29 Comments »

Moving Tribute to Nelson Mandela: Flash Mob Sings

December12

Read the story and translation: The most touching Mandela tribute came from the least expected place.

by Ms. Hayes posted under Common Core Curriculum, Community | tagged under Common Core ELA Unit 4, ELACC7RI Unit 4, Mandela Dead at 95, Mandela Funeral, Mandela Tribute, Nelson Mandela, Soweto Gospel Choir, Woolies | 2 Comments »

A lot of information about Nelson Mandela is provided in this video. Whose point of view is presented? How might you deternmine if the information provided is reliable? Complete Exit Ticket #1 Here is a link to Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela in a pdf.

by Ms. Hayes posted under Common Core Curriculum, Community, Literary Connections | tagged under ELACC7RI Unit 2, Mandela biography, Nelson Mandela, Remembering Nelson Mandela, The Long Walk to Freedom | No Comments »

Remembering Nelson Mandela

December5

Nelson Mandela stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” What do you think he meant. Did he live by his own words? How did he use education to change the world?

by Ms. Hayes posted under Common Core Curriculum, Community | tagged under Madiba, Mandela Dead at 95, Remembering Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Tata | 8 Comments »