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mary anne kosmoski
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mary anne kosmoski's Groups
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Holocaust Studies
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DWN Book Club: Holding o…
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Get On Your Feet!
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Dig the Groove
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Good Humor: Laughing Yo…
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Gaetan Pappalardo replied to mary anne kosmoski's discussion Gaeton's Music lesson in the group Lesson of the Month Club
Amber White replied to mary anne kosmoski's discussion Gaeton's Music lesson in the group Lesson of the Month Club"Gaeton,
Brilliant lesson!"
Gaetan Pappalardo replied to mary anne kosmoski's discussion Gaeton's Music lesson in the group Lesson of the Month Club"WOW!!!! Awesome. I want to meet the 6th grader who came up with "syncopated". If you want to hear some good syncopated drum beats, listen to Carter Beauford from the Dave Matthews Band. (Song-Rapunzel) I like "collapsed" as well.…"
mary anne kosmoski added a discussion to the group Lesson of the Month Club
Barry's Music lesson
Good Morning--i sent Gaeton's "Buff Verb" lesson out to some of my summer school teachers with the idea that this was a great lesson we could do together. Well--three of them took me up on it. With summer being more of a "camp" feel, it was perfect to let our hair down and get into the baselines of some good jazz music. The kids were right with us (rising 6th graders) came up with verbs like "grating" and "syncopated" and "collapsed." We got them up and had them create a movement for their…See More
mary anne kosmoski joined Barry Lane's group
Holocaust Studies
So many books have been written. So many movies have been made and still the subject eludes us. Here is a place to explore the subject. Post discussions on books, movies, ideas and stories. Lets find new lessons in old tragedies.See More
mary anne kosmoski added a discussion to the group DWN Book Club: Holding on to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones
Keeping it fresh
At the very end of Tom's video clip, he talks about being really reflective on what we do in the classroom. He refers to "laminated Lesson plans" and the fact that as teachers we need to be able to keep what works and change what doesn't. we need to keep our teaching fresh. After 30 years in education, this year i learned how to do some work with digital storytelling. Where that is going to take me next year--i'm not sure--How are you keeping things fresh and new?See More
mary anne kosmoski joined Brenda Krupp's groupDWN Book Club: Holding on to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones
Start Reading! Many of you have commented on this book in passing. I think it's time to have a book discussion about Newkirk's book, Holding on to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones. Get yourself a copy. Read it by May 18th. The discussion starts then!
mary anne kosmoski joined Carol Glynn's group
Get On Your Feet!
A forum for kinesthetic lessons, tips, problems, and encouragement. Also successes, and research facts to back up the idea that moving and learning do not have to be separate concepts. Come on! Jump in!
mary anne kosmoski commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"You knew it was coming! Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman--1/2 book 1/2 webpage--but you have to buy the book to get the codes!"
mary anne kosmoski commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Just finished "The Luxe" It is the first book in a series. It is an interesting piece. Twist at the ending should keep middle school kids wanting more. The size might put some kids off--but it is a relatively easy read."
mary anne kosmoski commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Relishing a new cookbook--Nourish from Canyon Ranch--yummy!"
mary anne kosmoski replied to Jason Lilly's discussion Using Songs to Illustrate Voice... in the group Dig the Groove"Have you tried listening to Beethoven's 33 variations on Diaboldi's Waltz? It is an interesting compare/contrast lesson in voice. It is currently featured in a Broadway play--but the story behind the variations is an interesting one to…"
mary anne kosmoski commented on Gaetan Pappalardo's group Dig the Groove"Benjamin Zander--conducts a mean Mahler symphony--great for settling the savage beast in us all!"
mary anne kosmoski joined Gaetan Pappalardo's group
Dig the Groove
This group is easy peasy. Let's talk music. Share your favorite bands, songs, performances, and how you use music in the classroom.
mary anne kosmoski commented on Barry Lane's group Good Humor: Laughing Yoga"My youngest (then 5, now 21) surprised us at the dinnertable with great riddle. That night is one our family still laughs about--here's Megan's joke--
Where do the generals keep their armies? (scroll down for answer)
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mary anne kosmoski joined Barry Lane's group
Good Humor: Laughing Yoga
Here is where we gather to tell good jokes--the kind that lift us up and make us laugh from the heart and soul. No ethnic jokes or downers please and we probably should avoid too blue humor. Teachers are here! Tell funny teacher stories too!See More
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:41am on March 11, 2009,
Pam Allyn said…
- Yes!!! Are you related to the wonderful ANNE?
- At 5:34am on March 11, 2009,
Barry Lane said… - Welcome Mary Anne!
More Than a Number
Songs for Sane Schools
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Barry Lane left a comment for Nancy J. Baylor"Better yet pass on my info to your cc in the district. Maybe i can present for your school or district this summer!!!! Here is a link to the workshop description.
http://www.discover-writing.com/register.html"
Barry Lane left a comment for Nancy J. Baylor"Nancy,
You can come to any of our fall conferences as my special guest. District be damned. Take a personal day!!!
Barry"
Billie Walker might attend Barry Lane's event
Turn Rigor to Vigor : Creating All STAAR Readers and Writers with Barry Lane and Alana Morris at Mcallen, Texas Embassy Suites 956-685-3000
June 18, 2013 at 8:30am to June 19, 2013 at 3pm
A New workshop that turns rigor to vigor Creating ALL STAAR Writers and Readers : Success at STAAR through Engaging Teaching of Expository Writing and Non-Fiction ReadingTeaching reading and writing should be a joyful dynamic interactive process, not a bore. Alana Morris and I will show you the best practices in reading and writing that will help your students excel on the STAAR test without the drill and kill approaches that make students groan. Join us for two idea-packed days of classroom…See More
Billie Walker joined Barry Lane's group
Deepening our Understanding of the Reading - Writing Workshop A Literacy Institute for Teachers (K-5) with Barry Lane
Here is a place to share writing, video, photos, theme songs from our 4 day workshop in Florence, South Carolina.
Billie Walker joined Barry Lane's group
Handouts in the Cloud
Here you will find many great handouts on writing from Barry Lane , Gretchen Bernabei and others. Just download and start using them.See More
Billie Walker joined Perla Oyervides's group
Poems , Poems and More Poems
Love Poems,Depresing Poems, Funny Poems,Special Occasion Poems,Any Type of Poems ........See More
Billie Walker joined Barry Lane's group
Creating All STAAR Writers
Here is a place to share ideas that transform students into lifelong writers and help them succeed on any writing test, including STAAR. Download lessons from Barry Lane, Gretchen Bernabei and Alana Morris to add to your tool box. See More
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