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What's New "Act To Write" Program for Teachers, ChurchFor the Georgia Council of Teachers of English (GCTE), I will offer what I've learned over my years' leading eighth graders to create their own plays. I call the program Act to Write. I've practiced my "act to write" program with adults at St. James' Episcopal Church, Marietta. Starting with a murder-mystery-dinner scenario, our actors-to-be have created their own characters. After two meetings, we have two twelve-minute acts to be performed between salads and the entree. The show, to be called "Desperate Church Women," will be performed April 20 and 21 at St. James'. |
 Eighth graders created the characters, situations, and dialogue for the farce CRUISE CONTROL in just under 28 hours' work over a period of eight weeks. Read more about it. Atlanta Jazz...is discussed in I Was Doing All Right, a blog by "an aspiring jazz trumpeter." It features profiles and appearance information for local talents.I reviewed a jazz recital by pianist Johnny O'Neal on my blog. Appreciation
Friday October 2, 2009 was "Faculty Appreciation Night" at the Walker School's Football Game. Coach Ben Williamson asked me to be there to receive recognition from then-freshman linebacker Patrick McPherson. But the coach didn't warn me that it would mean so much! Here's part of the text read aloud at the game, while I stood with three other teachers in players' jerseys: 'Mr. Smoot has been the most influential teacher I have ever had. He is a teacher who has really made me push myself. His class has really helped me develop a passion for history and enthusiasm for school. Everyday Mr. Smoot was as fast-paced and intense as any teacher I would see that day. Mr. Smoot is by far my favorite teacher and I can't thank him enough for what he did for me.' Patrick chose the words I have most wanted to hear from a student. As Principal Blair Fisher observed, it's especially meaningful coming from Patrick, who is a perceptive judge of character. So it is my turn to express appreciation. |
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