Author Archives: becca.ingersoll

Brown Bag Speeches

Posted on September 11, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

Beginning at the end of this week in my Language Arts classes, students will be presenting “Brown Bag Speeches”.  This is a fun assignment to help us get to know each other better.  The assignment description, schedule, and rubric are in … Continue reading →

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Fantastic 50 Reading Challenge

Posted on September 1, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

I recently introduced a program to my students that we are really excited about.  It’s called the “Fantastic 50 Reading Challenge”, and I’ve had a lot of success with it in past years.  The basics of this challenge are as … Continue reading →

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First Week Updates

Posted on August 26, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

Well, we’ve survived the first week!  In my personal opinion, we actually thrived.  I have been incredibly impressed with my students, and I look forward to getting to know each of them better.  I just want to provide you with … Continue reading →

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Extra Credit: Book Drive

Posted on May 13, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

Our NJHS Chapter is currently having a book drive.  We’re donating books for kids ages 0-5 to McKay-Dee Hospital, and other books will be set aside for a book sale next fall.  Students may earn 5 points extra credit per … Continue reading →

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Brandon Mull Assembly!!!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

Have you heard the FANTASTIC news yet?  If you haven’t, I am overjoyed to announce that Brandon Mull (author of Fablehaven, The Beyonders, and more) will be visiting our school tomorrow on Friday, April 17th!  We were incredibly lucky to be able to book … Continue reading →

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April Reading Tracker Options

Posted on April 16, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

AT-HOME READING ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS  (Due on Monday, May 4th)Option #1—Card Catalog Entry:  Read at least 200 pages per month.  It may just be one book that is at least 200 pages, or it may be two books that are each … Continue reading →

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March Reading Tracker

Posted on March 16, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

AT-HOME READING ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS  (Due on Monday, April 6th)Option #1—Card Catalog Entry:  Read at least 200 pages per month.  It may just be one book that is at least 200 pages, or it may be two books that are each … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Opportunity

Posted on March 4, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

I’ve already told most of my students about this, but the NEA (National Education Association) is offering a Scholarship Opportunity in honor of the 25th anniversary of Oh, the Places You’ll Go.  You may go to http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm and scroll down to “STEAM Scholarship … Continue reading →

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Support the School Musical!!!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

I just wanted to remind everyone that this weekend is our school musical, Seussical, Jr.!!!  Students and staff have been working all year on it, and I HIGHLY recommend making time to go see it on Friday or Saturday night. … Continue reading →

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GAME DAY for My A2 Class!!!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by becca.ingersoll

I’d like to say “Congratulations!” to my 7th-grade, A2 class!  They have earned themselves a Game Day in my class!  Their Game Day took place today (Tuesday, February 10th).  As a result, their Spelling Test has been pushed back to Thursday.  For those of … Continue reading →

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