Mrs. Hastie

Language Arts Teacher. Eyer Middle School.
Classroom motto: My words are gold. My writing matters! (views are my own)

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

@MurphysMusings5 1. Set goals for every day
2. Remind myself that we are all in this together
3. Exercise
4. Enjoy family time

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

It’s the last day before the deadline tomorrow. Crunch time editing happening all day! So impressed with the work these kids have done. Can’t wait to watch these informational documentaries ! #6thela #lucycalkins #realworldwriting @EKnechtion

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

@BScholl33 came in to teach our kids the ins and outs of @WeVideo to help them get ready for the production phase of the documentary project! Thank you, Mr. Scholl! @EKnechtion #realworldwriting #WritingCommunity

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Thank you @zwmunson for coming in to teach our budding documentarians some great tips! Very interesting and helpful! So excited to see where our kids go next with their documentaries! @EKnechtion #writerscommunity #eastpennproud

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

When you are blown away by the passion in their writing. She revised her intro three times b4 she was satisfied. Love when they see the value in the writing process! Powerful word choice too! #6thela #lucycalkins #girlpower 📝👊

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Using mentor texts to understand what informational writer’s do. Working on writing essays to turn into mini documentaries on a cause or a problem that they care about. Learning how to be citizens, activists, and writers. #lucycalkins #yourwritingmatters #6thela

[ABC News @ABC]

"I want us to continue to push for what he was most recently striving for in terms of equity and opportunity for young girls, for girls like his daughters that are still with us." https://t.co/jn3ASCC3HW

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Every Monday morning we do a "move it" in first period to wake up and get going. Today's move it we crumpled up paper and did our best fadeaways into the trash. #Kobe #MambaMentality

[Emmaus High School @EHS_Hornets]

If you or someone you care about is in crisis, the Crisis Text Line is 741741. You are loved. You are special. Your life matters.

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Learning to organize research and grow big ideas from new learning. The Teen Activism Unit is my favorite and we are just getting started! #lucycalkins #realwriting #writingisaprocess @LucyCalkins

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Using @Mentimeter to create word clouds for character analysis. Really enjoyed this interactive and engaging tool. Will definitely be using it again

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Using google slides to create interactive informational books in 6th grade ELA #oneeyer #GoogleEDU

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

@SabolZach @emmausboysbball @yorkballers @baronalab Congratulations Zach!!!!

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

@marcorubio Change will be made when we vote spineless politicians like you OUT

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

Are your students more interested in activism after Parkland? Use this time to examine the history of youth-led movements using a lesson plan from @KQEDnews.
https://t.co/D3AmXUZ7nO

[Carol Jago @CarolJago]

It’s difficult to hold onto a skill you rarely use. Students need to read and write every day.

[Mrs. Hastie @MrsHastie]

Celebrating personal narratives in 6th grade LA classes with parents and teachers! Every story is important! @EKnechtion #eastpennproud

[Ted Lieu @tedlieu]

Dear @realDonaldTrump: The job of @cnni, or any independent media organization, is not to represent the United States or your Administration. It is to report the facts, even if those facts harm your Administration. That's why the First Amendment protects them from you. https://t.co/2RPhEsb1wT

[Joe Scarborough @ScarboroughNow]

Thank you, CNN International for remaining a fair and free voice across the globe. You send the message every day that America still has a vibrant, free press. @CNNInternatDesk

[CNN @CNN]

“Some people might try to tell you that it’s a banana.” #FactsFirst