Rumford Writers » Uncategorized http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org Writing about passions Tue, 26 May 2009 07:49:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Reflection Blog http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/26/reflection-blog/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/26/reflection-blog/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 07:44:10 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/?p=39 This is your final required blog for your 2008-2009 school year.  I have hopes that some of you will continue to write in your blog.  You have made connection with other bloggers and hopefully are inspired to continue writing.  This quarter your self-reflection will take the form of a blog.  Please answer the following questions, one per paragraph:

1.  In your opinion, what was the purpose of this blogging activity? (Why did I choose to do blogging instead of more traditional writing activities?)

2.  What have you accomplished during your blogging?

3.  What key concepts have you learned while blogging? (This can be about writing, research or technology etc.)

4. Based on the skills you learned while blogging, how will this benefit you in the future? This maybe inside or outside of school.

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/26/reflection-blog/feed/ 0 Shakespeare Made Easy http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/03/shakespeare-made-easy/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/03/shakespeare-made-easy/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 11:32:45 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/?p=38 I have been asked by several of you if people memorized these lines for movies and my answer is, “Of course.”  Now, how old do you have to be to act in Shakespeare’s plays?  Anyone can memorize with taking little bites and truly taking time to understand his words.  Here is an example of just a situation

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2009/05/03/shakespeare-made-easy/feed/ 0 Getting Started http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:59:18 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/ I am thrilled to observe that many of you have started blogging about your passions. Use this site to research, evaluate, and question what is important to you based on your values. Be open to other person’s perspective and challenge your own. Be willing to ask yourself where the root of your values are seeded. Once you are turned upside down and turned around, congratulations, you are on the path to discovery.Use blogging to connect with students around the world. One site you should use is Students 2.0. See what they have to say and hopefully you will become members of that site.If you are interested in the arts, you should check out Michael and Natalie’s blogs on music. Read what Diana thinks about the importance of playing an instrument. I am impressed with the Nicole’s header and she believes photography is “… a way to attempt to put forth thought and emotion through one single photograph.” Andrea understands what it takes to be a good dancer. If fashion is up your alley, Priscilla has the blog for you.Learn more about the leisure things in life. Brady, for example, has mastered how to flip a skateboard and Diego U has included a video on basketball tricks. Eva documented her trip to Salvador with the soccer team for the AASCA tournament. Jimena has attached a photo of her from her recent competition.Antonio and Daisuke enjoy technology and David has attached a Voki to his blog.Remember you are using this site to self-reflect, evaluate your opinions, and communicate to a global audience. Have fun and happy blogging.

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/feed/ 0