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I graduated from Loyola University New Orleans (Geaux Wolfpack!) with a B.A. in Psychology. I recently completed two years as an AmeriCorps member during which I found a home at the Washington Middle School for Girls. Prior to WMSG, I worked as an adult education instructor for the Corrections Organized for Re-entry program (CORe). My mission at WMSG is to empower the students and stregnthen their voice. I hope to inspire a love of learning and a love of self.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Publishing Party

I just wanted to congratulate the 6th grade class on a wonderfully successful Publishing Party! 
Great job, 6th grade! 

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Star Reading Assessment

CLICK HERE to take Star Reading Assessment


Test Taking Tips

  1. Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed.
    •  If you start to feel nervous take a few deep breaths to relax.
  2. Don't rush but pace yourself. 
  3. Read the entire question and look for keywords.
  4. Always read the whole question carefully. Don't make assumptions about what the question might be.
  5. Don't worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test in front of you.

James Weldon Johnson meets 6A

GREAT JOB
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Friday, March 11, 2011

Women's History Month (Grade Replacement or Extra Credit)

As we learned during Black History Month 2011, in order to embrace our future we must understand our past. In observation of Women's History Month,  research the life and accomplishments of Dr. Dorothy Height. Then write a biographical sketch that explains who Dr. Dorothy Height was and her impact on society; there is a lot. You do not need to include everything! A biographical sketch is short and focuses on the following questions:

Paragraph 1 (and 2, if a second paragraph is needed)
  • Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
  • What makes this person special or interesting?
  • What kind of effect she have on the community? other people? 
  • What events shaped or changed this person's life?
  • Did she overcome obstacles? Take risks? Get lucky? 
Paragraph 2
  • What are the adjectives you would most use to describe the person?
  • What examples from their life illustrate those qualities? 
Paragraph 3
  • Would the world be better or worse if this person hadn't lived? How and why?
  • How do you feel about this person? Explain
This assignment must be:
  1. Handwritten (neatly)
  2. Between 3 to 5 paragraphs in length
  3. Follow the WMSG writing standards ( including proper heading)
  4. Handed in Monday, March 21st 2011
THIS ASSIGNMENT DOES NOT REPLACE OUR DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT



You may use the following links to help you.






I look forward to reading your paper!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Writing Project: Photo Narrative

Paragraph One
What i s the book about? (ex. Toni Morrison'photo narrative"Remember: Journey to School Integration," describes how schools handled segregation and integration during the Civil Rights Movement. All of this is captured through pictures and narration because it is a photo essay. 
Remember to include authortitle, and genre (photo narrative) 
Remember to explain or define any unfamiliar words (photo narrative) 
Paragraph Two 
PICK TWO  pictures that you felt were moving. Which pictures are your favorite and why?
What story does it tell? Of what historical event are you reminded? 
Don't forget to include: a description of the pictures page numbers for each picture
Paragraph Three
Compare and Contrast 
How are these pictures similar? 
How are different?
Paragraph Four
Tell me what you think!  Did you enjoy this book? Explain. 
What did you find challenging or interesting. Was the story that Ms. Morrison told an important one? 
YOUR JOURNEY 
Create your own PHOTO ESSAY- using at least four photos.


Paragraph 1____________/25
Paragraph 2____________/25
Paragraph 3____________/25
Paragraph 4____________/25
Photo Essay____________/50

Descriptive Writing Essay: Social Awareness and Picture Book

Read the photo narrative Remember: Journey to School Integration
Writing Assignment and Photo Essay due date: Monday- March 7, 2011



You will write a four paragraph essay in based on the Toni Morrison's book, Remember: Journey to School Integration and create your own photo essay.

Please utilize the structure below to complete your essay. Before you begin writing, you must read the story in full!

  1. Paragraph One
    • What i s the book about? 
        • (ex. Toni Morrison's photo narrative, "Remember: Journey to School Integration," describes how schools handled segregation and integration during the Civil Rights Movement. All of this is captured through pictures and narration because it is a photo essay. 
      • Remember to include author, title, and genre (photo narrative) 
      • Remember to explain or define any unfamiliar words (photo narrative) 
  2. Paragraph Two 
    • PICK TWO  pictures that you felt were moving. 
      • Which pictures are your favorite and why?
      •  What story does it tell? 
      • Of what historical event are you reminded? 
        • Don't forget to include: 
          •  a description of the pictures
          • page numbers for each picture
  3. Paragraph Three
    • Compare and Contrast 
      • How are these pictures similar? 
      • How are different?
  4. Paragraph Four
    • Tell me what you think!  
      • Did you enjoy this book? Explain. 
      • What did you find challenging or interesting. 
      • Was the story that Ms. Morrison told an important one? 
YOUR JOURNEY 
Create your own PHOTO ESSAY- using at least four photos.