Raise the Responsibility System

As a teacher, I have read many different schools of thought on classroom management and discipline.  Dr. Marvin Marshall's book, Discipline without Stress, Punishments, or Rewards, has completely revolutionized my teaching and way of thinking.  His "Raise the Responsibility System" empowers students with the realization that they have a choice and encourages responsible choices, rather than doing it just because their lame teacher said to.  It has made such a remarkable difference in my classroom and in my relationships with my students.  I cannot recommend his book enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Discipline-without-Stress®-Punishments-Rewards/dp/1935636898/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345836020&sr=8-1&keywords=discipline+without+stress+punishments+or+rewards

 His philosophies, I believe, very easily translate to parenting strategies.  See the chart below.


(http://www.marvinmarshall.com/parents/)

http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Without-Stress-Responsible-Keeping/dp/0970060661/ref=pd_sim_b_1

While no system is a "one size fits all," many parts of his philosophies and programs have been easy for me to understand and integrate into my classroom.  Let me know what you think!

Tangerine Will Be Cobalt's First Novel of the Year!

Tangerine is a 7th-grade favorite and presents an engaging, relatable story about friendship, family, discrimination, and ethics.

Browse the attached link for more information about the book and its author.

Edward Bloor Homepage (http://www.edwardbloor.net/b_tangerine.aspx)

The Hunger Games Will Be Platinum's First Novel of the Year!

I am especially excited to read The Hunger Games with my 8th graders! This book not only contains a fast-paced, intriguing plot, but it also allows us to critically evaluate systems of government and power of standing up for what you believe in.

Check out the following sites that can be used to accompany and extend our reading and discussion.

Book Trailer


 Panem Propaganda (http://www.panempropaganda.com/)

This site has information on the different districts, their hypothesized locations, and anti-capitol graphics.

Hunger Games Games (http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/games/index.htm)

Let me know if you find any other links!