Autumn Frykholm Damann

We use this piece in our 9th grade curriculum when talking about the Fugitive Slave Act.

Students always respond so thoughtfully!

Sharing stories of collective resistance feels SO necessary in this time 💛

First slide in the “Shades of Tone” slideshow. It has three rows of color: orange, blue, and green, with each in a gradient from pale to more vibrant. Below are instructions: Each of the following slides has four related tone words and one paint chip. Your job is to determine the level of intensity of each of the four words. Paste the four words in order of intensity on the right side of the paint chip. Be prepared to justify your choices.

Second slide with a “paint chip” graphic of blue, ordered from pale to more vibrant. There are 4 keywords to put in order: Solemn, serious, contemplative, thoughtful.

Third slide with a “paint chip” graphic of orange, ordered from pale to more vibrant. There are 4 keywords to put in order: Humorous, light-hearted, flippant, playful.

Fourth slide with a “paint chip” graphic of green, ordered from pale to more vibrant. There are 4 keywords to put in order: Ironic, mocking, sarcastic, critical.

Use this lesson and slides to teach tone and deepen reading comprehension!

Learn more in @kfusaropizzo.bsky.social’s article: edut.to/3ZhU0H3

#literacy #ELATeacher #HighSchoolTeacher

A poet, educator and interdisciplinary artist born and raised on the South Side has been chosen as the next Chicago poet laureate. Mayda Alexandra Del Valle spoke with "Chicago Tonight" on Monday about why she thinks poetry is still relevant today. https://to.wttw.com/4juMHos

•go to work
•teach the youth
•watch the government murder
•watch the government lie
•go home
•try to sleep
•wake up
•go to work
•teach the youth

Pritzker taps into state funds to help Illinoisans with food assistance during federal SNAP pause • The TRiiBE The executive order also addresses forthcoming changes to the food stamp program.

NEW — In response to the pause in SNAP benefits scheduled for Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an order to designate $20 million in state funding for 2,600 food pantries across Illinois.

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A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.

Not Coldplay 🥹

Perfect fall date in Wicker Park with forever bae 🍁💗

#CatsOfBluesky My baby boy Boba

What a harvest!

Think about what the GOP is revealing with their attempt to suddenly change the Congressional maps: they know their agenda is so unpopular that they're going to lose unless something changes.

Of course, what they should be changing is their policies, not the maps.

Outstanding news! So happy for you!

“Accentta” Appears To Be A Free – For Now – Tool Where Students Can Practice Pronunciation Accentta seems to be a free (for now, at least) tool where users can practice their pronunciation for multiple languages. It’s paired with what I, at least, think is a bit of an odd co…

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Wow, I'm on Cymbalta and have never heard anything about trouble with withdrawals. I was never warned that withdrawing could potentially be that difficult. Luckily the only side effect of the drug I seem to have on it is moderate exhaustion, but now I worry that I'm simply stuck on this drug.

AOC: Being taken is wrong, it is illegal, it is a violation of his First Amendment rights, it is an affront to every American, and we will not allow—and will continue to resist—the politicization and the continued political persecution that ICE is engaged in.

When your cat's a master of disguise.

What Works For Me! “Instead of asking, ‘Why are you in the hall?’ I now say, ‘Can I walk you back to class?’ It turns out that once a student has been away from class for too long, they’re often afraid to return because they fear getting in trouble. By walking them back, they have an ally and can re-enter the room with more confidence. I even have kids who see me and ask, ‘Will you walk me to my class?’” —Sarah Wysocki, Teacher

#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky

The Tulsa Race Massacre Happened 105 Years Today – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture   The terrible Tulsa Race Massacre happened 105 years ago today. You might be interested in MAY 31ST &…

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Yup, I'm a few chapters in. The pacing feels quicker than I expected. Beautiful and devastating.

Had individual writing conferences today with students on their final project of the year

Two things very clear to me: 1⃣ doing this is SO valuable but 2⃣ it is SO difficult logistically given average class sizes of 30+ students

Happy Mother's Day to the pet moms! #petmom #happymothersday

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On this Mother’s Day, let’s remember that the United States is the only large scale nation without a national paid maternity (and paternity) leave. We deserve better. We need to fight for better. How much time do you have to wait for better?

#generalstrike #paidleave #happymothersday

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My students are doing a memoir book club to end the school year and then doing some light research on a central issue in their books. I want to read a Palestinian memoir alongside them and share what I read. Any ideas on what I should buy? #memoir #teacher #edchat #secondaryed #Palestine #books

True facts are true

Everyone is entitled to due process.

That shouldn't be controversial.

Excited for all the new American banana and coffee factories.

Simultaneously being alive, staying alive, remaining hopeful, and teaching children that reading and writing are worthwhile endeavors is a lot and I don’t know how anyone is doing any of these things well.