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Posted on April 19, 2011 by teresattung

Recently I stumbled across the site Six Word Stories. It is a collection of stories written in exactly six words, as inspired by the original Ernest Hemingway short-short story, “For sale: baby shoes, never used.” Tell me that doesn’t hit you … Continue reading →

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“little” kids, “big” expectations

Posted on March 7, 2011 by teresattung

This is my first year in MYP (the Middle Years Programme). Previously I taught grade 4. Before that, grade 1. To me, grade 5s were the “big kids.” The leaders. The innovators. The they-can-do-anything-ers. Suddenly in my move from primary … Continue reading →

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FAIL!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by teresattung

If you look up “fail” on urban dictionary, you will find nearly 100 entries attempting to define the word. The prevalence of the word “fail,” a spillover from its overwhelming use and popularity on the internet, leaves me ambivalent. With … Continue reading →

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