Lynnette Johnson

7th & 8th grade ELA teacher, Teaching for 16 years, Apple Distinguished district; Former magazine editor; Iowa State Cyclone

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

@MrsSpencer_GMS That’s fun!

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

@leahod Thanks, Leah! It was so nice of you to stop by on my last day at @FreedomD100! I’ve loved collaborating with and learning from you over the years. Your dedication and overall kindness have been so important to my personal growth as a teacher and to D100. ❤️ Stay Gold!!

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

@leahod @BigTimeLiteracy @MrsLarson527 Thanks Leah! It’s been a great 17-year run in D100, and I’ve loved working with you over the years. Now it’s time to say auf Wiedersehen!

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

Context clues dominoes game in 6th grade #AIMES. Learning the IDEAS strategies will be helpful as they read their own books in empathy book clubs. @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

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7th grade #AIMES students did some amazing infographics on changemakers they were inspired by. Thanks to @leahod for the super cool QR codes! (Sorry it took so long to display!) Kids are really proud of their work. @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

6th grade #AIMES students taking the job of peer conferencing their argument essays very seriously! 🧐🤩 #d100inpires @FreedomD100

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Carousel brainstorming session to come up with argumentative topics in 8th grade #AIMES. What problems in the country/world do they want to see fixed? What do they want to see changed? @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

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@ggmccall My students actually screamed! And then shrieked that the cucuys will be in the next book - they showed me pictures. 😳They said when the last book comes out we should all meet, even tho they'll be in HS. Your writing and the Garza sisters' story made an impact!❤️ @FreedomD100

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

Charity PSAs are finishing up - getting ready for @proj4awesome! 6th grade #AIMES groups are working together to inform viewers about causes they believe in and promoting charities who are helping to solve those community problems. @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

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@jkirk___ I am doing argument in a couple weeks and love this idea! Could you share your 3-point checklist to assess the evidence? I like the sound of something short and concrete like a checklist.

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

Practicing with their small groups for Holocaust presentations - 8th grade #AIMES @FreedomD100

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

Finishing scripts and working on iMovie PSAs for their chosen charity - 6th grade #AIMES is getting ready for @proj4awesome next week! #DontForgetToBeAwesome @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

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What are the qualities of a good presenter and a bad presenter? 8th grade #AIMES makes a T-chart as they prepare for their Holocaust presentations. @FreedomD100 #d100inspires #d100inspira

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

7th grade #AIMES got a library lesson to help them research biographies for their changemaker infographics. @FreedomD100 #d100inspires #d100inspira

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6th grade #AIMES students were so excited to get a signed copy of Summer of the Mariposas! But they loooooved their author-signed bookmarks even more. Thanks for taking the time @ggmccall! @FreedomD100 #d100inspires #d100inspira

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Students in 6th grade #AIMES creating a list of problems they see in their community, country, and the world. How can they help? Getting ready for @proj4awesome!! @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

[Lynnette Johnson @LJohnsonELA]

Learning about changemakers through picture books in 7th grade #AIMES today. What qualities and characteristics do they have? Getting ready for our change maker research project! @FreedomD100 #d100inspires

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6th grade AIMES students compare Summer of the Mariposas (@ggmccall) to The Odyssey (graphic novel adaptation by @garethhinds) - Cecilia vs Circe and Chencho vs the Cyclops. How are they similar/different? @BerwynSouth100 @FreedomD100

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@Eojeda3016 @FreedomD100 Such a fun and uplifting activity! I heard some teachers want to do this with students, and I’ve seen more than one plate displayed in teachers’ rooms. Everyone needs to hear they are doing a good job and are valued. #FreedomFamily