Churchill HS English Teacher๐Ÿ“š CTWP Teacher Consultant 2020 โค๏ธ

San Antonio, TX
Joined August 2013
I would treat "test writing" as a separate genre, and I would only teach it right before the test. The rest of the year is "real world" writing. If kids write well, they will do fine on the tests. They will not write well if they only do test prep writing.
Just finished an ARC of this book! LOVED. IT. While I am unable to incorporate all of the units, I do know that I MUST do something. Iโ€™m curious how you address teachers who are trying to find balance between teaching essay writing for the โ€œtestโ€ and writing for the real world?
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What a night! @ChargerSpirit performed during halftime and Coach Pop credited their show and energy with what the @spurs needed to defeat the Rockets this evening. We will perform any time Coach Pop needs us! @NEISD
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Candlelight vigil for Michael at 15014 Polynesian Dr. 78249 8:00p.m tomorrow night. Please wear tie dye or a bandana in his honor.
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In school, I learned how reading can change the way you see the world. #62milliongirls don't get that opportunity.
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How to write a successful college essay ti.me/1w0K0ye
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Went for a great run tonight to clear my mind. It's remarkable how running helps put into perspective what matters.
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Replying to @MsJohnsonWC
@MsJohnsonWC De-cluttering my blog and saw this from two years ago. Thought of you: kimchance.com/2012/09/when-lโ€ฆ
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How iFeel When @MsJohnsonWC doesn't tweet back vine.co/v/MOH0HX7QzuT"
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Some of your fellow English teachers :)
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What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta #ClassicJokeWednesday
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Replying to @BluntEducator
โ€œ@BluntEducator: This should be on a coffee mug โ€œ@JennGRoach: @BluntEducator #nbtchat http://t.co/Avc78pcR41โ€โ€ I TOTALLY agree! โ€“ at Pipestone, MN
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The moment you realized teaching just got real & is more than just cute bulletin boards & holiday parties #satchat
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