This is how I learn

Gilgamesh Sparknotes first time for Ms. Ray

Hello students!  I am taking a 'leap of faith' here and showing you the first step in my learning.  I am your 12th grade English teacher, I have earned a Master's Degree in Education, a Bachelor's degree in Language Arts with a minor in Reading, and an Associates of Arts and Science. I have twenty years of experience reading with, to and for students like yourself, and guess what? THIS IS MY FIRST (first. yes, I said FIRST) introduction to Gilgamesh!

As always, in order to be able to teach it, I must learn it, and THIS is my first step--I do this before I read the actual text because for me, I will understand the text MUCH better with the background. If you would like it read aloud to you with perfect pronunciation, by a teacher who already understands the story, DON'T listen to this.

I am posting this so you can understand that no matter how much you learn, there is always more; and it is always a little awkward when you first interact with it. So, if you dare to hear me learning, and you need help with Gilgamesh, listen!

Week One at PDL

The first week of school has passed.  This was 12 times as smooth as last year. Organized, clear, and ready. That's how we feel.

How about you, Mr. or Ms. Senior in high school?  Take a moment to check yourself.  Are you being diligent and unstoppable on your journey to graduation?  If so, that probably means:

1. You are working several hours every day to complete your coursework.

2. You have said "No" to at least one very alluring invitation from friends this week.

3. You have finished your community service and have written up your reflection.

4. You are getting interested in picking out your destination for next fall.

If these don't ring true for you, then you have something more important in your life than graduating from high school. What is it?

The Purpose of a bicycle is to transport a person from point a to point b.  Your first 12 years of education are similar. Let's make sure it gets you where you want to be!

My Bike Lance. He gets me where I'm going, but I have to pedal.