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Gangland
Hey: Today, my students posted on their feelings about gangs. I wanted to see what they thought of the gang culture. These are their responses. “Gangs are pointless and stupid to me. Gangs are gangs they don’t mean crap to … Continue reading
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Best Job in the world
I asked my students about what is the best job in the world; I asked them what was the worst job in the world. I think the best job in the world would be a clothes designer or a Councilor. … Continue reading
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Nellie Two Elk’s Comment
Hello: On a previous post entitled, “Native in the 21st Century” Nellie Two Elk commented: “What does it mean to be Native in 2011? What does it mean to be Native, period? What do these questions mean? Why do we … Continue reading
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Are you Superhuman?
Hey readers: Today, I am going to post what my students’ blogs about being a superhero. My students were asked about the superpower they would possess and would they be good or evil. “Well if I had any power I … Continue reading
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Blogsecret
Hey all: Today, I had my students post one secret that no one knows about them. I promised them that I wouldn’t share their names or initials. Here are some of the responses. “I love the color purple so much … Continue reading
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Native in the 21st Century
Hey all: Today, I asked my students a simple question. “What is like to be a Native in 2011?” Their responses are both thoughtful and interesting. “Being native makes me feel no different from any other race because I don’t … Continue reading
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Static v. Dynamic
Hey readers: My students have been learning about static and dynamic characters in fictional texts. However, these characters exist in our everyday lives. Here are some examples of these characters. “I guess a static character in my life would be … Continue reading
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S.W.A.G.
Today, I am going to showcase some of my students’ responses to the question, “What do you want to do after high school?” These young men and women have goals. They are Students With A Goal, or S.W.A.G. “I want … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed, Education, ELA, Global Classroom, Lakota, Rosebud Reservation, Sioux, Teen
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Debunking Stereotypes
I asked the students today to set the record straight. Every time I talk to someone off the reservation they have this absurd idea what a reservation truly is. Here are some of their posts: “First of all there are … Continue reading
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Our Classroom
Hello readers: My name is Luke Baldwin, and I teach amazing 9th graders at Todd County High School. Daily, I see writing that transforms my perspective on the youth of America. I am going to start sharing some of this … Continue reading
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