Tag Archives: memoir

Saying Goodbye

November 24, 2015Memoir, Period 1 ILA, Student Writingmemoir, post assesment, saying goodbyesromaniellohkms

Victoria’s not strong . Emotionally or physically. I’m not one to talk, but she’s worse. A lot worse. So, this trip was not going to be an easy one. 5:45 am. Beep, beep, beep. I checked my phone. Yup, definitely August 19th. Tears rushed to my eyes. I didn’t hold them back, my cat was … Continue reading Saying Goodbye →

Born to Thrive

November 20, 2015Memoirfootbsll sports, memoir, memory, writngndistefanohkms

Born to Thrive The pain in my left quad ached almost every day after one of the things I regret doing most in my life, and there is not a lot of things that I regret doing, but this was a huge one. It all started a couple of weeks ago when it was a … Continue reading Born to Thrive →

The Killer Cast

November 20, 2015For Students, Memoir, Our Work, Period 4 ILA, Student WritingKiller Cast, memoir, Period 4 ILA, Student Writingseustacehkms

“So, there is a growth plate fracture in the wrist and that means a cast for four weeks.” The doctor says. I was SHOCKED. Those were the words that crushed me. My doctor telling me, on September, 28th that my wrist was broken and that I was out for the rest of the football season. … Continue reading The Killer Cast →

Gabi, Where Are You From?

September 15, 2015For Students, Memoir, Period 4 ILA, Where I'm From poemsfangirl, I like books, memoir, Sour Patch Kids, Student Writing, where i'm from, writinggjohnstonhkms

I’m from days on the beach, attempting to tan my Scottish-Irish skin, but soon giving in to the calling surf. I’m from sword fights in the basement, the clash of plastic against plastic that will determine which brother controls the video console. I’m from firefly nights on the back porch, with creaky swings … Continue reading Gabi, Where Are You From? →

VoiceThread Model

March 25, 2015Humanities, Teacher Writing, VoiceThreadsfar from home, if . . . then model, memoir, voicethreadrcjockers

Humanities will be using VoiceThread to construct an “If . . . Then” narrative explaining the rise of Communism in China. Here is a model, based on a memoir I wrote for last year’s Grade 8 ILA class: “Far From Home” By Mr. Jockers

Victoria’s Journalism Week 1

March 19, 2015For Students, Humanities, Memoir, Nonfiction, Period 1, Period 2, Student WritingJournaling, memoirvbilashhkms

I love animals especially pets because they are nicer, make us live longer, and better for humans. I remember whenever anyone had a new pet even if it was tiny and always wanted to see it. Myself, I have always had pets in my life. I have had 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 guinea … Continue reading Victoria’s Journalism Week 1 →

Storyboard That Memoir (Teacher Model)

November 18, 2013Memoir, Period 2, Storyboard That, Teacher Writinggraphic memoir, memoir, storyboard thatrcjockers

This is my attempt to graphically represent my memoir, “Tagging Along With Dad,” using the Storyboard That app, which is what you (seventh graders) are going to do this week. It’s not that good, but I think you get the gist of the assignment. And if anyone can figure out a better way to post to … Continue reading Storyboard That Memoir (Teacher Model) →

Christmas Surprise (well, not so much…)

November 15, 2013Student WritingChristmas, Dawson, memoir, Suprisedawsonsmith

I stand at the old PC monitor in my basement. Blinking. Flashing. Scrolling. Changing its colors. Flashing in and out of reality. I wish I could see if I got the electric scooter that I had wanted for the past few months. It was the week before Christmas and all through the house, people were … Continue reading Christmas Surprise (well, not so much…) →

The Hopping Horror

November 15, 2013Memoir, Student Writinghard times, me when I was 7, memoir, Mr.Jockersipickersteinhkms

Conquering My Fear

November 15, 2013Memoir, Our Work, Student Writingawesome, balloons, bananas, batman, bizarro, explosions, fear, flags, memoir, Period 3, rollercoasters, six, six flags, threeayuhkms

Why was I scared of rollercoasters? I don’t know. I’d always thought it was a combination of a fear of heights and my hate for butterflies in my stomach. Anyways, I’d never tried to conquer it, not until today… I was still a little damp, but I changed quickly and ran out of the … Continue reading Conquering My Fear →

Under The Spotlight

November 15, 2013Memoir, Student Writingacting, broadway, dance, fun, hkms, master class, memoir, new york, newsies, performing, read this, the spotlight, time with friends, time with sister, underawestphalenhkms

“Arden, Addisen,” my mom calls. “Wake up!” I groan. It’s too early for a Sunday. Suddenly, everything clicks. Today’s the day we get to take a master class. See the Broadway show Newsies. Meet two of the cast members. It was going to be a very exciting day. I lazily slide out of bed, … Continue reading Under The Spotlight →

Halloween Horrors

November 15, 2013For Students, Memoir, Period 2, Student Writing#scary, awesome, Halloween chilles, memoir, read thisgchioffihkms

The tall rides that loomed overhead are usually the main attraction but not today. The changed park was filled with Halloween themed scares. The car pulled into the parking lot. There were nervous butterflies in my stomach. I stepped out and pulled my brown hair into a ponytail. The sun was shining, but I wasn’t … Continue reading Halloween Horrors →

A Sweet Mistake

November 15, 2013Memoir, Student Writingcandy, halloween, memoir, sneakingwcarterhkms

What if you could get what you want, and it is right in front of you, but you know it is wrong to do. Would you go for it? Would you? It was a few days after Halloween, and my dad had taken me to the hardware store to buy some rakes for the leaves. … Continue reading A Sweet Mistake →

The Gala

November 15, 2013Memoir, Period 2, Student Writingdog, gala, memoirpflagghkms

I remember shaking the hands of numerous people, the different grips, some were strong and some light. I tried to remember the countless names but remained shaking and nodding as I answered the questions they would ask. The Hartford gala always had a huge turnout and many people attended. I didn’t know what a gala … Continue reading The Gala →

Always Be Alert

November 15, 2013Memoir, Period 2, Student Writing#brother, #cat, #dad, #family, #kitty, #love, #meow, #mom, memoirskatzmannhkms

“Woosh, woosh,” the grass swayed calmly in the distance. The autumn trees had faded red, orange, and yellow leaves, falling off gradually, while they loomed over the backyard. The breeze created a soft, eerie howl and the night sky was a darkening blue without a cloud in sight. My family and I were devouring … Continue reading Always Be Alert →

Goodbyes

November 15, 2013For Students, Memoir, Our Work, Period 2, Student Writinggoodbyes, memoir, moving, period2jwargohkms

Beep! The microwave dings as my mother opens the door. We were eating mac and cheese, the only food left in my almost empty house. The only items were boxes with labels and clear packaging tape- and the handy microwave. “Why are we moving Mommy?” my two-year old voice asked. “Your dad’s job is moving … Continue reading Goodbyes →

Far From Home (A Memoir)

October 29, 2013Memoir, Teacher Writingmemoirrcjockers

From the Grand Canyon we went to Phoenix, and then to Vegas, and then, through the dry landscape of Joshua trees, to Southern California. Far from where I’d come. But closer to being the person I wanted to be. We’d been traveling almost three weeks. It was the summer of 1997. I’d just graduated from college … Continue reading Far From Home (A Memoir) →

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