Mrs. Larson teaches 7-8 Language. Mrs. Ross teaches freshman-sophomore English. Students spend two days per week in class, and as much time as they wish to or need to outside class, reading self-chosen books. They keep a reading journal and accumulate lists of new, creative, memorable vocabulary words. Classes also read books as a group, using literature circles and whole class discussion along with journals to share ideas and learning.
Students write daily journal entries, using a variety of writing starters.
I enjoy singing, playing piano and organ. I have been a church organist since age 14 when I was the organist for the Christmas Eve childrens' service. I enjoy writing poems about my family, my flower garden, and my teacher life. I enjoy reading many types of books as a way to relax, and as a way to learn. I will soon need to build an addition on our home for my 'library' although many of my books are now in my reading-writing workshop classroom.