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African Drum Circle for Wellness Wednesday
The First Wednesday of Black History Month, studens had the incredible opportunity to experience an African Drum Circle with Drums4Life, led by the amazing Rajuma Bey. Over 100 stuenrs joined in this powerful, hands-on healing workshop, using rhythm and movement to support social-emotional learning. Wellness Wednesdays in Mrs. Bey's English class are all about fostering mindfulness, connection, and well-being - and this drum circle was an unforgettable experience! THis program was made possible through an educational grant from the Arts & Science Council.
Transforming DO NOW.MOVTransforming a Do Now
Transforming a Do Now
Students in my Honors English III class were asked to write four lines about their ideology of "the American Dream." They did not know I was going to have them stand up in class and read them aloud with music behind them. Simply put music behind the students when they present their ideas and it changes the energy!
Elements of Plot.MOVElements of Plot
Elements of Plot
Students analyzed conflict, the elements of plot, and script dialogue through this hands-on exercise. Students were able to identify the conventions of drama and how the author's choices in structure, diction, and syntax affect the plot.
Honor English III Class Picture
Honor English III Class Picture
It was an exceptional day because all of the students were present. NOT ONE PERSON WAS ABSENT on this day... so we celebrated with a group picture! (And, snacks donated by the principal)
Characterbus.MOVCharacter Bus
Character Bus
How do you teach characterization? Try the "Character Bus" Theatrical Acting exercise. Honors English Students are on the Bus!
Analyzing Children's Books
Creative Writing Class
Who knew reading children's books was still so much fun! Students in Mrs. Bey's Creative Writing Class Presented Children's Book Analysis Presentations where they chose a children's book from the hundred I brought from the public library and did an in-depth analysis of the book based on figurative language, Illustrations, content and much more. Students read the book to the class, then presented their slides! (I'm very proud of what they accomplished.
Check out these amazing presentations:
Raisin, The Littlest Cow
Salaga: Transatlantic Slave Trade Exhibit & Olaudah Equiano
Salaga: Transatlantic Slave Trade Exhibit & Olaudah Equiano
Students from Mrs. Bey's English III American Literature Class engage with an exhibit focused on the Transatlantic Slave Trade. After reading "The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano" and completing a document based essay on the stakeholders of the Middle Passage, students participated in a scavenger hunt for information connecting the two informational texts. Dr. Walker, Ms. Huey, Mrs. Brown, and Ms. Wright brought their classes, and even Principal Robinson and Dean Ruff stopped by to check out the exhibit!
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