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What I Did on My Fall Break Vacation!

October 12th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Mr. Crepsley, Madam Octa, and ME at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights!

Hey gang! I’m back from vacation and back with you. Last week, Hart County was on Fall Break and I took the opportunity to visit Orlando, FL so that I could experience the most spooktacular event that I know of in the world! Universal’s annual Halloween Horror Nights [...]

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Tags: Adventure Fiction · Books · Horror Fiction

It’s Banned Books Week!

September 29th, 2009 · 13 Comments

Before you jump to the wrong conclusion, dear readers, Banned Books Week is NOT about running about trying to get books put out on the streets instead of in schools or libraries where they belong. It’s quite the opposite. Banned Books Week exists to raise awareness about YOUR freedom to read!
This video that I made should [...]

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Tags: Banned Books Week · Books

Week #5 – 7th/8th Grade – 9/21 to 9/25

September 22nd, 2009 · 101 Comments

It’s back!
Sorry for the delay in getting a post up this week, but we had an interesting Monday here at LeGrande, didn’t we? First the network was down and then the water turned against us! Maybe today will be calmer…
So anyway, I’ll get right to it. This week, I want to know something about not [...]

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Tags: 2009 Book Projects - Fall · 7th Grade · 8th Grade · Books

Week #5 – 5th/6th Grade – 9/21 to 9/25

September 22nd, 2009 · 47 Comments

It’s back!
Sorry for the delay in getting a post up this week, but we had an interesting Monday here at LeGrande, didn’t we? First the network was down and then the water turned against us! Maybe today will be calmer…
So anyway, I’ll get right to it. This week, I want to know something about not [...]

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Tags: 2009 Book Projects - Fall · 5th Grade · 6th Grade · Books

Prepare to Be CHILLED!

September 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I hope throwing a new post up here doesn’t confuse you guys, but I have REALLY exciting news to share with you!
Last year, LeGrande had the honor of welcoming author Leigh Anne Florence and her wonderful weenie dogs for an author visit. The pups were SO cute and we had a lovely day talking about [...]

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Tags: Books · Horror Fiction · Science Fiction

Week #4 – 7th/8th Grade – 9/14 to 9/18

September 14th, 2009 · 112 Comments

Guess what, LeGrande? We’re starting to get VERY close to beginning work on our Book Videos! This is our 4th week of reading and responding to one another and soon you will need to begin writing your scripts, creating your storyboards and choosing images to illustrate your thoughts! And just to remind you, I hope [...]

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Tags: 2009 Book Projects - Fall · 7th Grade · 8th Grade · Books

Week #4 – 5th/6th Grade – 9/14 to 9/18

September 14th, 2009 · 62 Comments

Guess what, kids? We’re starting to get VERY close to beginning work on our Book Videos! This is our 4th week of reading and responding to one another and soon you will need to begin writing your scripts, creating your storyboards and choosing images to illustrate your thoughts!
Also, have you been taking your AR tests [...]

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Tags: 2009 Book Projects - Fall · 5th Grade · 6th Grade · Books