April Walters

Christ Follower. Wife. Mother. Bookworm. Life-long learner. Middle school teacher.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

My 7th graders are finishing Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie this week. It’s one of my favorites to teach, and my students have loved it. Thanks so much @JSonnenblick for writing this masterpiece for us to learn from and enjoy!

[James Ponti @JamesPonti]

In 100 days, my new book series debuts. I can't wait for you to read it. And, if you can't wait either, I'm going to give away an Advanced Reader's Copy. Retweet this post and you're automatically entered for a chance to win. I'll pick a random winner later this week. @SimonKIDS

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Today we are finishing up one of my favorites to teach - Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie. My seventh graders have really enjoyed reading it together. Thanks @JSonnenblick for such a wonderful story!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

We wrapped up our Poe Unit with a hexagonal thinking activity. Students made connections across multiple texts and had some great discussion.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

We analyzed Phineas Gage’s physical and psychological symptoms and provided evidence from the text about his recovery. Great analysis by my students!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Today we made brain hats to prepare for our unit on Phineas Gage! Lots of good anticipation for the text.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

We are ready to investigate and make inferences about a crime scene as we read chapter four of The Outsiders today!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

RMS Book Club enjoyed an end of the year celebration today with pizzas, cupcakes, and books for summer reading. I really love sponsoring this club!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

During enrichment time, I tried a version of a strategy that I observed at the high school last week. I loved how the hexagonal thinking led to great discussions and connections about our Poe unit!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

@RFMlibrary I love this!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

“Masque of the Red Death” reading day!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

They escaped the catacombs! We broke out of a fun “Cask of Amontillado” digital escape room yesterday.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Great day as we conducted a trial for the narrator of The Tell-Tale Heart. Students were so engaged, and I am so proud of them!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

@MrsemeryELA Okay, this is amazing. I’m going to have to save the idea for next year.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

No better way to start back from break than a book tasting!

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Reading makes you bright! @RMSRavens #RavenHolidays

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

@RMSRavens @RockvaleBand This was a great way to start the day! They were wonderful.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Today we had such a great class analyzing Phineas Gage’s recovery after his accident. Students were able to list his physical and psychological symptoms and cite evidence to support or refute Dr. Harlow’s statement that Phineas was fully recovered.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

Rockvale Ravens Book Club met today and had a great discussion on the book Starfish by @AuthorLisaFipps! I love when students can’t wait to discuss a book together.

[April Walters @MrsWaltersClass]

We celebrated the end of our Outsiders unit by dressing as Greasers and Soc today. It was a fun day!