Plot, Setting, and Wiki Pages

Look soon for directions on how to access the wiki page I will be creating in order for documents such as word files, powerpoints, and more that are discussed in class to be viewed my parents and students alike. If it is lost, there it shall be for you. I hope to have that up and running within the next week.
Thanks!

Also, in class today, we discussed the elements of plot and setting as well as reviewing dramatic irony and verbal irony with Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First" routine.

Irony

Irony can bring about a range of emotions within a person. Whether it is dramatic, situational, or verbal irony, all types can change a person's feelings in an instant. In addition to relating to a character's position, we have also discussed irony and read two stories, "Charles" and "No News" that depicted irony at its best. No news is good news until you dig a little deeper! (read the story -- you'll understand.)

Heating up - Lazy Day

Today we worked on Compare/Contrast paragraphs. Most students did well with their clue words signifying whether the two items were the same or different. We also reviewed the character activities from the centers yesterday. We realized that while we read it is important to think about what the characters might be feeling and why. We studied irony and character's feelings in the story "Too Soon a Woman" where a pioneer family runs out of food. Someone they pick up along their travels has to take care of the family and eventually must eat a potentially poiSOnous mushroom in order to keep the kids from starving. Does she live?

While we accomplished a lot in class, we discussed how some days feel like lazy days. Everyone is tired not feeling their best. With the seasons changing, please get to bed early. Eat healthy food, eat breakfast. Wash your hands often. Get your sleep!

Enjoy the rest of the day!

Mohawk for Mr. Fields?????

If the girls head to State by winning on Saturday, Mr. Fields will receive a mohawk haircut! Wish the girls good luck! Come to the game!!!!

Sectionals Saturday!

Lady Wildcats will be playing at O'Neil Park in Bloomington on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for the Sectional game. If they win, the Wildcats will be Statebound!Come and cheer them on!

REGIONAL CHAMPS

Extra Credit Option: Have the answer to these two questions. Shh. Don't tell anyone. The fewer the people the more points you earn! Good luck! 1. By whom is Miss Cioni standing? 2. Who is touching the plaque?

It isn't every year that the District 50 softball team wins the regional championship game! Last night, the Lady Wildcats did just that! By a score of 4 to 0 over St. Pat's the Wildcats endured the first 3 innings before Chelsea Lathrom lead off with a triple scoring the game-winning and only run the Wildcats would need. The Lady Wildcats executed every play and battled at the plate to bring home the much anticipated regional championship. They head to Sectionals in Bloomington at O'Neill Park for their game against Leroy at 1p.m. Come and cheer them on!

On a side note, Mr. McCormick, the assistant principal/athletic director, promised the girls he would shave his head if they were victorious. True to his word. He did.

Regional Winners and PowerPoints!

So we won our first regional game last night! I was totally pumped. We still have a few things to work on, but who doesn't! I am excited about playing Robein on Saturday! Come cheer us on! I am looking forward to great things from these girls. Such sweethearts really. We play at noon in Metamora at the high school fields. Let's get a big group from D50! Hope to see you there!

In class, we are doing many things from writing to reading. PowerPoint has been the main tool of use at this point. We are talking about why we read and why it is important to be good at it along with the elements essential to a good, strong paragrpah. Revising is the name of the game!

Well, off to practice! Enjoy the beautiful day!

Change is Good: Blog!

Welcome to my blog! Maybe I am computer illiterate, but the website was NOT agreeing with me. I am able to manuever around my blog much easier, and I hope to use it in much the same way.

I am excited to use the technology we received with the grant, and I hope it will enhance learning experiences for all students. Please check the log daily for homework assignments, assignments that are posted, and many other things.

I look forward to a great year working with you and your child. I love teaching, I love kids, and it is a great day to be alive!

My contact info: mcioni@d50schools.com (quickest response through e-mail)
or call the school at 745-3121.
Free hours: 1st period - prep 8:35 - 9:15.

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