Hi! Looking for strong film analysis mentor texts or lessons. Any suggestions? penny kittle Rebekah O’Dell Casey Hackett Paula Nevins ELAN Jason Himsl (he/him/his)

When I am asked my number one piece of advice for an administrator, it is simply to take care of your staff. A culture of care, support, appreciation, and encouragement is a culture when everyone can thrive. The teacher's work environment is the student's learning environment.

Teachers love Admin who:
1) Jump in to help
2) Really listen
3) Present: in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria
4) Value teachers' time
5) Support/encourage them
6) Respect /value them
7) Have their back
8) Appreciate them
9) Seek input/feedback
10) See them as human 1st.

Every Fri in Writer’s Craft we mine our independent reading for insights into how to refine our own craft. Instructions: docs.google.com/document/d/1u_…

Beautiful 2 page spread on “Dark Matters” by Alicia Elliot. Great step in prep for roundtable discussions. #onted

In Writer’s Craft today we took the best line from each student’s unit 1 story and used it to make found poems. Love how this teaches so much about poetic technique. ⁦penny kittle⁩ ⁦Anne-Marie Longpre⁩ ⁦Casey Hackett⁩ ⁦ELAN⁩

188 students, 3 plays, 2 days Stratford. King Lear, RENT, and Frankenstein. #nodayliketoday #measureinlove ⁦Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute⁩ ⁦Not Your Average Joe⁩

I read this poem by Clint Smith to my 7th period today and I sobbed. Uncontrollable sobbing.

“Sometimes the moral arc of the universe does not bend in a direction that will comfort us.”

I dunno how to do this.

And done! 20 minutes faster than the first time too!

Aaaaaaand my 42.2 km run is THIS SUNDAY! I did my last long run in the pouring rain this weekend and am ready:) Please support this awesome cause: raceroster.com/events/2023/65… Anne-Marie Longpre Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

This week in 11U was all about crafting an awesome story! Openings, show and tell, characterization...check it out docs.google.com/presentation/d… Anne-Marie Longpre ELAN Casey Hackett Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute #OntEd

This Sunday is the MARATHON. In case you didn't know, a marathon is just over 42 kilometers! Don't worry! There is still time to donate to #corsageproject . Please donate to this good cause: raceroster.com/.../pledge/par…

A short week, but we got a lot done. Check out week 5 of 11U! docs.google.com/presentation/d… Anne-Marie Longpre Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute ELAN #onted

Anyone who says there is no difference between a class of 38 middle schoolers & a class of 31 middle schoolers

has never taught a class of 38 middle schoolers

Class size matters.

Why are teachers and parents augmenting public education funding, and what does it signify? Listen! People for Education CTF/FCE cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Hey #OntEd this is what we did in Grade 11 English this week. docs.google.com/presentation/d… Anne-Marie Longpre Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute ELAN

Week 4 Writer's Craft Done! This week is all about finding voice! docs.google.com/presentation/d… penny kittle Anne-Marie Longpre Stephen King ELAN #onted

Shots from my 32K training push. Last big push before taper. Running marathon Oct 15 to raise money for #thecorsageproject . Please support me in my fundraising efforts for this worthy cause! raceroster.com/events/2023/65… via Race Roster Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute Anne-Marie Longpre

...and week 3 in Writer's Craft complete! Focus on developing voice. Check it out! #onted Anne-Marie Longpre Casey Hackett @elan
docs.google.com/presentation/d…