Kara Blank

Teaching others to love writing, one student at a time.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Way too funny! 😅🤣

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Keep in mind that right now many restaurants are doing takeout only or only allowing people to eat outside.

Also keep in mind that they are trying to send kids indoors, in large numbers, to a school.

#realtalk

[edutopia @edutopia]

This summer principals and superintendents are being asked to prepare for a school year like none we’ve ever experienced.
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[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

I collected presentation prewriting today and played two quick activities to celebrate the ending of our short week. First was to practice some speaking and listening: One Minute Rants!… https://t.co/bVlg6H40Qx

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

It seems as though the top 10 job skills needed in 2020 don't include rote memorization or passing standardized tests. Are we preparing students for the future? #teachergoals #rethinkHighSchool

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

I’m starting this one today. Curled up, under a blanket, on this cold, rainy fall day. I’m putting off dishes and laundry and cleaning up toys outside because I just feel like losing… https://t.co/6tSy86CfPS

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

Wow! It’s been a week in writing class! We have brainstormed using small moments from our lives and the world. We have written short character summaries based on small moments. We have… https://t.co/h32tpTcvhl

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

One of my favorite moments. “It’s LeviOsa, not LeviOsA.” #leviosa #womanempowerment #potterfan https://t.co/zTdCnr7Bny

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

This is my ecstatic face!! A student gifted me a self-crafted WAND!! This is the best gift ever!! #toolegit #harrypotter #potterfan #bestdayever #bestyearever #ihavethebeststudents
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[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

The first week is aalllllllmost over, but I’m definitely getting very good vibes from this new group of 7E students. I think they’re all incredible already. #bestyearever… https://t.co/Iu6Ay4zqyE

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

Staff meeting! We were challenged! Splitting into groups and pushing each other out of our comfort zones - just like what we do to students everyday. #thepowerofyet
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[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

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[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

THIS. 🙌 #readersofinstagram #goodreads… https://t.co/PH9B3KeS7z

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

Lesson Planning: Final Stretch for us.… https://t.co/VDrx3rjIEK

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

Motivational Monday. We took the whiteboard Prompt outside today!… https://t.co/Vb5TCuU3Xy

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

I just need one. One a year. This keeps me focused. This keeps me going. (This one makes me… https://t.co/KZ4pBGjv6T

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Hitting standards as a teacher does not always mean students are learning them--and able to apply them. It's about learning outcomes, not just coverage. #depthofknowledge #teachergoals

[Education Week @educationweek]

Here's what's wrong with Bloom's Taxonomy: https://t.co/ggF5Ifu0x5 #ewopinion #bloomstaxonomy

[Kara Blank @MrsBlank7]

Thanks @DCEMS and @DCEMS7E for a great last day before break! #studentsarekidsfirst #springbreakcountdown #dcems #everestpride #team7e #7thgrade #iteach7thgrade #teambuilding