During a read-aloud of "The People Could Fly" by Virginia Hamilton, my students examined symbolism and imagery in American Black folktales. It never ceases to amaze me how deeply my students think and are able to reason beyond the obvious. We will endeavor to exercise our higher order thinking skills (HOTS) to preserve our beautiful minds. We have the "HOTS" for words! A few students shared insightfully. In the end, Angel punctuated our analysis with a very poignant message that encapsulated his classmates' sentiments in a remarkable way. He took my breath away!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Poet Suzie Johnson-Scott provides editing help to Nine, an aspiring poet!
My students and I are blessed to have many volunteers from the community who share their time and talent with us. During a recent tutoring session, Nine was treated to an enlightening and encouraging moment. He had no idea that his style of writing was reminiscent of Langston Hughes' in "Dreams." Imagine that. Our tutors rock! Ms. Johnson-Scott's book of poetry, "Keep Smiling, Standing Strong," is quite inspirational.
Tutors-Suzie Johnson-Scott-editing work with Nine, the poet! from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Our PS # 12 local celebrity!
Germir Robinson is a 6th grader at PS # 12 who was born in Paterson on 7/29/00. He possesses an excellent spirit! Did you know that he is our local celebrity? Well, his body of work includes such movies and TV programs as: Da Brick, Celebrity Ghost Stories, American Gangster, Bully, Lunch Money, UnderAchievers, Change, Person of Interest, The Dave Chappelle Show, The History Channel's American Revolution project, and numerous commercials. He aspires to become an actor or a professional basketball player. We believe that he is destined for greatness! To learn more about Germir's acting resume, visit http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3317072/.
Paterson-Germir Robinson-PS #12 local celebrity from Fast Track Video on Vimeo.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tango @ WPU with Tutors Mrs. Kourani, Mr. Mankin, and Ms. Victor
In partnership with William Paterson University, PS # 12 is a Professional Development School. Endeavoring to expand my students' "Points of View," I often expose them to the arts. At a recent performance of her senior recital, a few of my students went in support of violinist, Nadya Kourani. It is an evening that they will not soon forget! Amid the elements that would otherwise discourage, my students are privilege to experience periodic glimpses of hope that reassure them that success is within their grasp.
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