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by Mieke Valkinspired by the Goat Rodeo Allstars To cross spaces of untold distances is not Impossible. Entanglement makes it so.You are here; in fact, you never left. The knotted space of us is around and under and through,An atomic cascade of…

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by Samantha Beattyinspired by Karen Holbrook’s demo-lesson and Sandra Cisnero’s “Abuelito Who Adam who loves fiercelyAnd expects nothing in returnWho is a tender kiss on my foreheadWhose green eyes can see straight into my soulWho is lips that meld perfectly…

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by Katharine Werthwineinspired by Mari Aviles’ mini-lesson I am from fresh cut grapefruit and coffee in the morningsAnd -- Wait, wait! Don’t tell me! -- Public radio shall set you free.I am from scones and mandel bread with tea in…

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by Mieke Valkinspired by Mieke Valk’s demo-lesson As I walked into the shop, I rolled my eyes a little. The shop was like every other tourist shop in the Netherlands, with two glass windows filled with traditional tourist trinkets: various…

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by Patricia Tuzzolinoinspired by Mari Aviles’ demo-lesson I am from stereotypical game shows,    from the Price is Right in the morning and Wheel of Fortune at night.I am from the flat, green fields of my grandparent’s 100 year old home.I…

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by Karen Holbrookinspired by TBAWP’s 2020 Heritage Lunch As I walk into the kitchen, I gaze over to my mom of 80 years preparing her special seven-layer salad that was passed down by her mother.  My mind starts to drift…

Read More Layers of Love

If you're looking for a great lesson to spice up the end of the year, treat yourself to Courtney Nickel's lesson on Seasoning with Syntax--you can watch the video from last Thursday's FFF lesson here (see below): Please join us…

Read More Courtney Nickel at Fumes for Friday, 05/06/21

At last week's Fumes for Friday, Olwyn Watson shared a powerful lesson on being a culturally responsive teacher. In case you missed it, check out the video below: https://youtu.be/X0WwhPbdhAU USF is lucky to have you, Olwyn! Thanks for a great…

Read More Olwyn Watson at Fumes for Friday, 04/22/21

by Gabriela Salazar inspired by Mari Aviles’s demo-lesson I’m from a father that beat the oddsOrphanage to master’s degreeHis success led to mineI’m from a mother that is selfless And has unwavering faith in our Creator A Chingona, winning a battle she didn’t…

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In case you missed it, check out Asimina Mobley's lesson, "the Art of the DRA," offering a three-step approach (decipher, reflect, apply) for students to interpret quotes. https://youtu.be/-32uw2IQ5sw https://www.youtube.com/embed/-32uw2IQ5sw We all needed this quote 🙂 Please find the slideshow here:…

Read More Asimina Mobley at Fumes for Friday, 04/08/21