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Entries from November 2006

Teacher Tools: Persuasive Writing (Student Work)

November 19th, 2006 · 21 Comments

I thought it might be fun to share some student work.
What you are about to see comes from a unit on persuasion. The products are “Spooky” mostly because I’m a bit twisted, but also because it happened to be around Halloween.
I like this unit because I like to teach things that students can use [...]

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Tags: Children · Humor · Learning · Teaching

No Time to Work Out? No Problem.

November 14th, 2006 · 3 Comments

Been too busy in the yard to get in that workout? Don’t worry about it. You’re still burning plenty of calories. Read on for a quick comparison:

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Tags: Around the house · Fitness

Seeking Wisdom Under a Rusty Pickup

November 13th, 2006 · 2 Comments

Alchemy 101: A Golden Nugget in a Chunk of Coal
Living paycheck to paycheck sucks. Let’s not sugar coat it. But I want to let you in on a little secret . It can also be the most educational and enlightening time of your life.
I’ve learned more because I was poor, than for any other reason. [...]

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Tags: Around the house · Humor · Learning · Money