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Monday, May 15, 2017

Finish the School Year Strong

8 days left.

Between homework, projects, and finals, you are probably in need of some motivation. Teachers even need some serious coffee and graphics to get through the last sprint to the finish line. Reflect on the following five quotes to re-energize your spirits and get you through these last grueling weeks of the semester.


Doing well in school can be a challenge, especially if you are also involved in sports, clubs, or honor societies. (or you are just plan tired) Managing your time and finding an effective study method may be among the most difficult tasks. However, think of how relieved you will feel once the school year is over. Knowing you did your best can make your summer particularly pleasant and rewarding.

All thrilling accomplishments – publishing a book, passing the BAR exam, opening a business, winning a marathon – come at a price. If these feats were simple, anyone could accomplish them.
You are likely to experience exhaustion, aggravation, and confusion as you work toward your goal. When you feel like you want to give up on your studies, (or the grading pile is about to fall on your teachers) remind yourself of how far you have come. Keep going; you are almost at the finish line!

You have probably heard it many times before: knowledge is power. This simple adage holds much truth, however. If we analyze some of the world’s most influential people, we realize they all have something in common – they introduced us to novel ideas, which were the result of scholarship, experimentation, and reflection. For these reasons, the course of history was changed in a positive way. With useful knowledge or a revolutionary philosophy, you, too, can make an impact. The first step is learning!


As you buckle down toward the end of the school year, you may have to make some sacrifices. This might entail studying for exams instead of going out with your friends, or working on projects instead of watching television. To excel at school, students may need to give up time and energy they would normally spend on other pursuits. Though you may feel tired and frustrated these last few weeks of class, remember that it will all be worth it. You are becoming a wiser, more knowledgeable, well-rounded person. You are learning to see from different perspectives, write and read effectively, use your logic, and solidify your own voice. By giving up a few pleasures now, you can reap copious long-term benefits.

School is not always a fun experience. At times you may feel stressed about meeting deadlines, overwhelmed by new information, or uncertain about your post-school plans. All of these reactions are normal. However, if you can stay strong and remain on top of your schoolwork, you may be rewarded in the future. You will also enjoy the weeks of no homework and sunshine instead. By learning to be organized and self-disciplined now, you are more likely to succeed in your future pursuits.

This post was first published by Tiffany Sorensen, with adjustments and graphics added my Mrs. Burman!

Friday, April 21, 2017

Notes About Conspiracy


The English 11 students are hard at work on their research projects. Here is the website for more details about their project! So far they have developed thesis statements, found their resources, and are making note cards. Next up they will be creating outlines and typing the actually essay! The project as a whole is worth 200 points and I have enjoyed hearing how interested the students are about their chosen conspiracy theories.






Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Persuasive Freshmen

We have 25 day of school left, isn't that just crazy?! The English 9 group will be spending those last days eyeball deep in persuasion. We have already taken notes, presented, and applied our knowledge of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Now the students will be searching for these pillars of persuasion in commercials, speeches, and essays.



Next week we will be watching The Great Debaters and really digging into how this history making debate team used the pillars of persuasion. This movie is based of a true story and the debate team at Wiley College does live on!




Upon completing the movie, the class will be developing their own persuasive arguments, researching information to back up their opinions, and then writing an essay to finish up the year!

I am looking forward to being persuaded.
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