A Lesson Bought...

2/27/2015

...is a lesson taught.

If my classroom walls could talk, what would they whisper to me about your entire experience in my classroom regarding what you learned, wanted to learn or thought was not necessary for you to learn?

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

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CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: February 27, 2015 11:59 p.m. CST

Tytouna

2/27/2015 01:28:47 am

If Mrs. D. classroom walls could talk, based off my experience in this classroom, they would tell her that I learned how to write essays on the level I should. They would tell her how difficult it was for me, and how hard I practiced. How much all the strategies she taught us really helped. They would tell her that I may need a little more work but I'm better than I was before, thanks to her.

Davion smith

2/27/2015 02:21:49 am

I agree because it's been a great experience and I have learned a lot over the time spent in Ms. D class room

Jamarie williams

2/27/2015 03:03:29 am

I agree with Davion ms d is my roll dog and she always keep it 100 with me

Cameron Carmichael

2/27/2015 02:26:02 am

That's true Ms.D class gives us a small glimpse and how to prepare for our college future.

Karizma Chandler

2/27/2015 03:08:17 am

I agree that ms.d class does prepare us for college. It was a great experience and if college is similar to that then I am definitely ready for college.

Elijah thomas

2/27/2015 03:07:58 am

I agree with Tytouna, Ms. d they would also tell me how difficult things were. But one thing my walls would say is that . Whatever you put into it is what you get out of it. Meaning that , whenever you focus and give it your all you going to come out with a beautiful grade and When you don't , you will fail yourself !

Casey Chatman 5th

2/27/2015 09:51:00 am

I agree with Elijah because it's true the amount of work and energy you put into something is the amount of that you will get out of it . Which is also another form of self evaluation making sure you you're doing what you need to do to gain success in your life.

Eric Sims

2/27/2015 01:12:42 pm

I agree with Elijah because if you don't put in any effort into your work then we can't expect to be given a passing grade. You will only be doing this to yourself.

antonio moore

2/27/2015 10:08:37 am

tytouna is right because it took alot of practice and learning to put us on the correct level of essay writing we should b on

Robert Pride 2nd

2/27/2015 01:31:07 am

The walls in Ms Dee room would earn every student that steps foot in this class to be prepared for a long , hard year. The work is vigorous and difficult . They will tell you the students to be ready to work everyday until the rest of the year with no breaks . Assignment to assignment with no rest . It would also warn the students that their hands will be hurting from writing so much .

Marqueshia

2/27/2015 03:40:45 am

I agree but it will pay off at the end so I am so thankful for her.

Samuel Nichols

2/27/2015 01:37:19 am

If these classroom can talk they would say I tried my best in this class. Even though I came lazy some days i gave it my all. I learned how to do a 3x3 and how to wrote a better persuasive essay. I also learned alot about my teacher and see why she pushes us. She pushes us because she come from alot of writing jobs and have seen the best writing there is. So she wants us to write like that and impress people will meet on later. So thank you Ms. D.

Daleon Linnear

2/27/2015 02:42:16 am

I agree with you same because those 3x3 really helped me out on my writing.

destiny king 4th

2/27/2015 08:23:13 am

Yes , I agree that 3 x 3 makes everything so much easier ..

shanterika montgomery

2/27/2015 10:25:40 am

I agree, the 3x3 helped me write a good paper, I thank ms.d for getting me college ready.

Cameron Carmichael

2/27/2015 02:23:44 am

The things that the walls would wisper about I'm Ms.D class would be, all of the Essays and prompts that i had to write every week with the addition of Of learning new vocabulary.
Also the walls would wisper how i struggle with most essays i write, but give effort writing to the best of my knowledge later teaching how to discipline myself in my work.

Daleon linnear

2/27/2015 02:39:05 am

If the walls could talk about my experience in class they could say i learned a lot. In this class i really did not know how to write. The stuff that i wrote was ether missing something or it was off topic. But now since i learned so much i can write good and i show good text evidence i can say i really learned something.

shanterika montgmery

2/27/2015 10:23:42 am

If ms. d walls could talk, they would say I mad so much progress from the first day until now. I learned so much from her, before I got in her class I thought my writing skills was good, and didn't need any help with it. until ms. d taught me that there was more to writing a paper, then just writing something off the dome. the 3x3 method helped me a lot, its something I look forward to using in college to help me enhance my writing.

Marquan smalls

2/27/2015 02:36:55 pm

Your experience is very similar to mine. Writing plays a big factor amongst us and I feel that it is important that we need it.

Kamari Smith

2/27/2015 02:46:55 am

If the classroom walls could talk, what would they whisper to me about my entire experience in the classroom regarding what I learned which is alot of ways to make my writing better. How she helped me on how to say the same thing in a different way. Also, how to use and expand my vocabulary in my writing and when I talk. Next, how hard I worked (barely) and tried my best when I needed to.

Fidel Udave

2/27/2015 03:39:05 am

I agree with you because I was taught the same things, she is a great teacher that is excellent at her job.

Frankie

2/27/2015 12:58:39 pm

I agree with you because all she did was help u get better at wiring and prepare you for college. Overall she is a great teacher

Jamarie williams

2/27/2015 03:08:26 am

If your walls could talk I would say ms d you the best teacher in the world and you keep it to real. And I want to let you kno you my favorite teacher and don't sugar coat a damn thing. Can I speak the truth one time. Don't change for nobody and don't let these kids stress you out

Leslie Martin

2/27/2015 03:15:39 am

The walls would say i have pay attention to my classwork and the knowledge base of information i have received from doing essays outlines and 3 by 3s.

Karizma Chandler

2/27/2015 03:21:38 am

If Ms.d walls could whisper to her about my experience from beginning to end, they would say "Karizma came in this class prepared for what you had planned because she heard you treat your students like college students, your standards are high, and never accept late work. With that being said I tried my best to meet your standards and stay focus. They would also say "Karizma has grown as a person herself, she has learned how to write a full essay within 15 minutes, set up and complete a 3x3 in 5, and become more comfortable with the compelling teacher ms.d is.💯🙌

Cinthya Vergara

2/27/2015 03:59:46 am

I agree with Karizma, I tried my best at all times, and will never forget all the help given.

Gabriela Zavala

2/27/2015 10:50:43 am

I agree with Karizma, Ms.D talked and treated us like adults. She prepared us not only by treating us like this, but as well as her teaching methods. She taught us efficient methods that were easy but resulted in a well thought-out and written essay.

Paige M

2/27/2015 03:21:56 am

If the walls could talk about my experience in ms. D class they would say that she has enhanced my vocabulary, writing skills, and taught me many life lessons in the process. They would also say that she is a great teacher, one of the greatest at LHS ,and a genuily kind hearted loving person . The experience has been great and if her walls could whisper they would say thank you for everything you do .

Courtney Blair 2nd per

2/27/2015 05:07:06 am

I agree with Paige, you are one of the teachers that really care about our education, you've taught me so much in one semester Mrs. D is a great teacher! Even though she's hard on us at times but she just want better for us and won't except any less.

Keonta Runnels

2/27/2015 03:29:08 am

If the walls could talk it would tell you that i learned alot. At first i thought this class would be hard but i kept working and it got easy. All you have to do is try and you can make it happen. This class also taught me life lessons. This experience has been a good one.

Benjamin Castillo

2/27/2015 11:03:40 am

I agree with keonta because at first I thought it would be really hard based on what other people said but at the end it was challenging but not that bad. Like she said if you try and challenge yourself you can do it.

destiny king 4th

2/27/2015 03:31:11 am

If the walls could talk about my experience in Ms. D class the walls could say I've learned a lot In this class i really didnt know how to write very well The stuff that we wrote about was I was either missing something or it was off topic and ms. D continuously made me correct it But now since i learned so much about writing and how to write i have gotten better i can say i really learned something.

kenneth Atkins 5th

2/27/2015 11:17:00 am

I agree with Destiny Ms.D was teacher who never wanted Us to give up

Marquavius Jackson

2/27/2015 02:14:55 pm

I agree with kenneth. She was a great mentor who had heart. Wherever I may go in my life am gone always remember in Ms.D class to do the work and Later good results shall return.

Fidel Udave

2/27/2015 03:36:20 am

If the walls of your classroom could talk, they would tell me that I have learned more than was required and I have expanded my knowledge in English. I was taught how to be a better writer. My essays are better written now that I know how to transition better and how to stay on topic. My vocabulary has also expanded tremendously with the new vocabulary words each week. My experience in this classroom tells me that the teacher has taught a lot more than was required and for that I am grateful.

Marqueshia

2/27/2015 03:39:27 am

If Ms.d walls could talk they would say that Ms.d is a teacher that's dedicated to her job. Dedicated to make sure we become the best of the best. Giving assignments after assignments pushing us to success. Although it can make you tired and flustered it will pay off at the end. Preparing us for the future and college. Ms.d walls will spill the beans on how great of an teacher Ms.d is and her powerful teaching techniques.

Kyra-Anisha

2/27/2015 03:49:16 am

If your classroom walls could whisper and tell you about how we learned, I think they would say you did a great job. Even though some kids didn't pay attention, you taught well. The more mature the kids get the more they'll realize the effort you put into teaching. It was a great learning experience and ittaught me a lot. I know it'll help me in the future.

Cinthya Vergara

2/27/2015 03:57:33 am

If the walls could talk, they would tell you that I have learned a lot about writing essays and setting up a pre-writing strategy. I may still struggle with it but I get it done. They would whisper thank you for all of those lessons taught and all that motivation to keep going. Thanks !

Trevone Nash

2/27/2015 04:14:27 am

If the walls could talk they would tell you all that you have passed on to me. From the 10 things that make me smile to SAR strategy to 3x3 strategy. Ive become a better writer through you and for that I say Thank you Ms. d

Courtney Blair 2nd per

2/27/2015 05:04:26 am

If Mrs. D classroom walls could talk, they would say that she's taught us how to write better essays, prepare us for college, and prepared us for the real world. The 3x3 strategy is great! I've writtin better essays since I been in here class.

Troyvionnis Hymes

2/27/2015 12:54:43 pm

I agree with Courtney her teaching strategy helped us become better writers I've became a better writer every since I've had and left her class

Okeitha Zachery

2/27/2015 05:42:25 am

I truly agree that if Mrs.D classroom walls could talk, they would tell that we've learned to do a 3x3. especially to get started for college, I only knew how to do a 3x2. I also learned that you have to write your essay based off your 3x3 AT ALL TIMES. I've learned to annotate better. And what to expect from writing, on-going to college.

carvellion horn 4th

2/27/2015 06:11:18 am

If the walls could speak in Mrs d class they would say you still have a long was to go but congratulations you made past the first half. Then they would say not only did I became a better writer but also say how I view things differently. The walls will continue say keep pushing yourself no matter how hard it is. Then they would speak how you prepared me for college and hope that I can continue to use the strategies that I learned in class. Then last they would say thank you for encouraging myself and others to be successful in everything.

kip 3rd period

2/27/2015 08:02:33 am

I agree with everyone who agree with Davion because Mrs.D not only explains to us the purpose of taking advantage of life but she also help us categorize our priorities and responsibilities so we can reach high career levels to better ourselves.

Alexus jones

2/27/2015 01:52:06 pm

I agree with kip. She did more than guide us. Ms.D disciplined and loved each of one of us as an individual. She inspired us all making us better than what we were before we stepped in her classroom. Life is a journey and your words have truely been my guiding light. Success is your blessing !

kenneth Atkins 5th

2/27/2015 08:26:51 am

If the walls could talk, they would tell you that I have learned a lot about writing essays and setting up a writing strategy. I still struggle with it but I Dont give up They walls would whisper thank you for all That you have taught me and and motivation to not give up

Casey Chatman 5th

2/27/2015 09:38:49 am

If these walls could talk they would tell you I've learned about self evaluation . They would tell you how I've learned how your environment doesn't cause you to fell, but you yourself is the only obstacle in the way of your success. Also that you'd have to set yourself apart from certain things that cause you to stumble because it's not the problems and predicaments that stop your success , but it's how you deal with them and what you learn from each situation.

Kyshawna Thomas

2/27/2015 02:15:22 pm

I agree with Casey because it is how you deal with a problem rather than how you react. Mrs. d taught her students many life lessons and they reflect on us today. I think the things you have said are life lessons for everyone to follow whether it be now or later.

antonii moore

2/27/2015 10:04:49 am

if mrs d walls could talk they would tell u about how she taught and helped us write essays on the level we should in the right for they would tell u all the different techniques youll learn in there and how they work in a essay.

Katera Greer 2nd Pd

2/27/2015 12:33:56 pm

Yes, I agree with Antonii because i actually feel like im becoming a better writer for myself and it was very interest of the things Ms.D taught us.

Gabriela Zavala

2/27/2015 10:42:34 am

You can only do so much with what you're given. In our classroom, we we're taught by not what we were given, but with what we had. This classroom had its challenges and if these walls could talk, they would completely agree with me. Even though it was a struggle it taught us so much! She always said, "I will not give you but I will guide you," and that's exactly what she did. She made us realize that we were capable of much more than what we were giving her, and pushed us and pushed us until we proved her right. Thus making all of us better individually and as a class. If these walls could talk they would say our experience was hard but resulted in a huge improvement in a vast majority of her students.

Javier Garcia

2/27/2015 12:52:24 pm

I agree, we worked our way up from what we were given

Aaron Miranda

2/27/2015 02:14:41 pm

Yes I agree with Gabriela, nothing in class was just given to us, her way of teaching pushed us to improve as better students.

Hector Castillo

2/27/2015 03:32:01 pm

Gaby, has the right approach we had challenges and walls we hit in your classroom. We fought are way through with your guidance and we will always remember that saying" I will not give you but I will guide you.".

Zahnae Davis

2/27/2015 10:46:34 am

If Mrs. D. classroom walls could talk, based off my experience in this classroom, they would tell her how I have gone to writing a well understood essay from struggling to write one. Itll tell her how much the 3x3 have helped not only me but all of us write better papers. How she taught us to think outside the box, at everthing including life. Ms. d walls would tell her how much she has prepared us for college.

Benjamin Castillo

2/27/2015 11:00:32 am

If the walls could talk they would tell you how much of a good teacher you are. Not only because you've made us challenge our self but to over come those challenges by giving us very difficult work. But it has paid off because now I can say that I am able to be more of a better writer and one day get to a point where I can write even better. And now that I think from the time I started your class and till now I've made a lot of progress in my writing.

Katera Greer 2nd Pd

2/27/2015 12:32:14 pm

If Ms.D walls could talk to her they would whisper about me that i could have done better than I was actually doing and worked a lot harder because I was slacking. But overall, I actually learned a lot from Ms.D cause if im doing something specifically towards like something we did in class I will think back on how it was done and try to do. Reading Is Fundamental.

Rebecca hampton

2/27/2015 03:41:02 pm

I agree with Katera , I know I could have given more than I gave in Ms. D class. But , overall I did learn from her and , there wasn't a day I didn't leave her class without knowing something new. Reading is very fundamental and Ms. D let us know knowledge is powerful and by reading your getting knowledge.

Shundrekia Pippens

2/27/2015 12:48:51 pm

The classroom walls would say that there were many times where I struggled if they could talk. They'd say that I walked in expecting something different. There were new strategies that I learned to help me prepare for writing. I still struggle with it , but being in this class is helping me improve.

Troyvionnis Hymes

2/27/2015 12:49:17 pm

In Ms.D class i've actually learned more about English then i every knew before. Me being in her class showed me the feel of how us Seniors are going to write in class next year Working in her class everday on task also showed me how to do better in class, and stay focus on my work each day.

Javier Garcia

2/27/2015 12:50:24 pm

If the walls could talk they would say Javier get off your phone and pay attention

Angelica Silas link

2/27/2015 02:29:57 pm

Lol yes ! She did have a tendency to catch you at the most unexpected times

Frankie james

2/27/2015 12:56:55 pm

If MS.D's walls could talk they would say many different things like keep working or pick your head up because she knows that you could do better. Day after day was tireing and interesting because we always learned and never stopped doing what we needed to do

maday miranda 2nd period

2/27/2015 01:08:32 pm

The walls would whisper how ms D guided us and never gave us things. We earn our grade from doing our own work and what we learned from. From my experience in the classroom, the walls would whisper how not myself but everyone learned how to do 3×3 an how to challenge theirselves to do more.
The walls would whisper how we have improved our essays, writings skills, and our strategies. They would whisper this class isn't easy but nothing in life is ever easy. Writing is more than words it is a story to be
told.

Eric Sims

2/27/2015 01:09:56 pm

If my classroom walls could talk they would say that I've learned a lot of writing techniques that will help and I've gotten far but this is only the beginning. Ms.D class was tough and challenging but I've pulled through and have done what I have needed to do. We have a long way to go still as far as school and all that you have taught us will come in handy throughout our few years in college. Everyday we've learned something new that will provide us with the help we need. Never thought I would be able to write as good until I stepped into your classroom.

Dvarius Wyatt

2/27/2015 01:15:40 pm

If the walls could talk they would say Dvarius you learned a lot even though you struggled sometimes. Ms.d class really taught me how to be a better writer and prepared me for college.

Alexus Jones

2/27/2015 01:37:58 pm

If Ms.D walls could talk they'll whisper to her and tell her what good of teacher she is, her dedication in education, and motivation she has for her students. She taught me how to challenge and better myself in the work I do. She would always say, "I didn't give you no grade, you got what you deserve" and that quote stuck with me through out her class, because all around the room would show what you do is what your given. My overall experience in her class was a life lesson. Ms.D showed me tough love that I will always cherish and carry with me as I move foward Im life. She has provided me much help and prepared for the real world.

Aaron Miranda 2nd P

2/27/2015 02:08:07 pm

If the walls could talk, they'd whisper a lot of things in Mrs D classroom. They'd tell her how much of a bad writers we all started off as. That her way of teaching made use expand our minds in many ways. That grades in her class weren't just given they were earned. But over all the experience with you was worth every headache and every lecture just to learn how to write college level essays.

Marquavius Jackson

2/27/2015 02:08:37 pm

If Ms.D walls could talk they'll whisper and tell her how devoting she is. She put her entire life in the enlightment of students like me. I might've came across some bad moments with her and struggled through out her class but yet she didn't give up on me she gave me a chance. You've shown me the right way and every bit I cherish it.

Kyshawna Thomas

2/27/2015 02:10:55 pm

If the walls could talk they would speak on all the hard work that has been done in that class. Everyone's mistakes and everyone learning from them. They would say how much further I have came as a student, even though writing is something I want to pursue. All the struggles and triumphs that I have had in that class. I have become better than I was before and that is because of what Mrs. d has taught. Lastly these walls will talk about the hard work Mrs. d has put in, in order for her students and I to be better than we were yesterday.

Angelica Silas link

2/27/2015 02:27:21 pm

If Ms d's walls could talk they would speak about the progression that has been made in the class. All of the arguments and discussions that connected us to the real world have helped is all in one way or another. They would talk about how we had to go through all of the trials and errors in order to grow as a person and in our writings. This class has been the most helpful and challenging class I've had in a long time. Whether it was me just being lazy or it was really difficult, this class has taught me how to push because the teacher doesn't give u a grade, you earn it.

emmanuel shabazz

2/27/2015 03:14:11 pm

If my classroom walls could speak to me in Mrs d class room. They would show me how to right persuasive essays and how to right a good essay. They would show me how to start off a good essay. They could whisper to me on how to keep an essay flowing with good punctuatios.

Hector Castillo

2/27/2015 03:28:34 pm

If the walls of your classroom could talk to you and tell you what I have done over the two trimesters. It would have told you that I sat there following your guidance. I didn't asked you for much, like you said " you will guide us.". It also would tell you that I should had asked more questions because there still many thing I do not understand. I had never really like English but this year in English it was actually more interesting. Being in your class helped me learn new techniques that can help me write. Finally, there wasn't anything you did not teach but we always needed a refresher.

Rebecca Hampton

2/27/2015 03:32:44 pm

If my classroom walls could talk , they would whisper that I am dealing with an outstanding teacher. She's a teacher out of the few in the school that actually cares about what her students are learning and also prepares us for the future ahead. Also , that she holds you up to the standard she knows your capable of achieving ,and doesn't accept anything less. She is an unforgettable teacher. One quote that will always stick with me that I learned from her was , " If you give a man a fish , it will feed him for a day , but if you you teach a man to fish , it will feed him for a lifetime." This class was very challenging , but in the end it was all worth it . I love her for never giving up on me.

James Smith

3/5/2015 10:09:23 am

In my opinion Rebecca is very correct. When Ms.D introduces herself she gives you a run down on how her class operatates. But, as she continues you analyze her tone and personality realizing that she isn't the difficult teacher that you think. From my observation Ms.D has the personality to teach and she holds you to a standered that you don't get from other teachers. From my observation of Ms.D from the end of second tri and beginning of the third try, she is a cool, understanding, and awesome teacher.

Silvia Carballo

2/27/2015 03:59:26 pm

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." If your walls could talk they would tell you of the improvements in all of your students work. Some, yes may still need improvement, but nonetheless their skills have enhanced. You taught us "how to fish," and with that we have learned how to write essays, and stories at our correct level. If your walls could talk, they would tell you of the changes that I had to undergo in order be a successful writer. Though there were many errors, and corrections, 3's and 2's, it all came together as motivation to do better in your class. We learned to better ourselves articulately, and fluently in our writing. As a result, we as your students, have gained experience on what is to come in our near future as college students.

Jocabed Cuevas

2/27/2015 05:09:17 pm

Ms. Carballo's answer speaks the truth in a nut shell. Ms. d always had the instruments to guide us to where we needed to go, but taught us that she could not hold our hand throughout the entire time. In the process of becoming better writers we all learned that there's always room to make it better. It's a never ending learning process.

Jocabed Cuevas

2/27/2015 04:58:36 pm

If the classroom walls could talk they would probably be amused by my struggles with writing, yet I was always able to help everyone else besides myself. They would explain ms. d that there was never anything wrong with her way of teaching it was just us as students not putting enough effort into class. Everything that was taught in there was vital to us in high school, college, and even life sometimes. The walls would talk about the way she not only expanded our knowledge, but she encouraged us to be more open-minded and view different perspectives of situations. My experience in being around ms. d we're very beneficial to my learning and as a person she helped me grow farther from ignorance. She became my motivator to strive farther and taught me that I can always do better than what is expected.

James Smith

3/5/2015 10:02:01 am

If Ms.D's classroom walls could talk they would tell us a lot of useful and interesting information needed in our near future and what could've been others past. If her walls talked they would tell us the meaning of words that most people don't get an understanding of. It would give us definition on contact information about Ms.D. Her walls would tell us how to properly head, write, punctuate, and analyze a paper. But, most importantly it would tell us the procedures, rules, and step by step basics on passing Ms.D's class.

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