tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post4507653511778893422..comments2024-02-14T19:02:47.636-05:00Comments on His and Hers: English Class Inspiration: “Where I’m From” PrintsErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15915449639694557015noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-28619288115723630422012-02-16T18:26:22.636-05:002012-02-16T18:26:22.636-05:00I read this post the other day but had to come bac...I read this post the other day but had to come back and tell you that my daughter's English teacher must have read the same thing you did. I nearly cried when I read what she wrote, I'm thinking I should have it printed professionally and framed.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-57537518490948606062012-02-13T14:09:25.950-05:002012-02-13T14:09:25.950-05:00I'm thinking this might be a really fun game t...I'm thinking this might be a really fun game to play with the kids one night as well. I bet you're an A+ teacher and all the kids adore you (what grade? Adore might be a strong word if they're on the older side). Let us know what they thinkCarol@TheDesignPageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295864864829980441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-3477787241555207522012-02-13T10:38:18.861-05:002012-02-13T10:38:18.861-05:00I always adored this type of assignment in English...I always adored this type of assignment in English class. In fact, I adored English in general. I was decent at science and math, but English was something else entirely. I came <i>this close</i> to going to school for literature, but ended up in engineering instead. Go figure.<br /><br />To be brief, I'd say I'm from:<br /><br />play houses and dress-up clothes<br />cottonwood trees and pirate ship islands<br />cow patties and pointe shoes<br />the crab apple tree, erector sets, and HopeJess @ Little House. Big Heart.http://littlehousebigheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-51899303501466428382012-02-11T13:23:12.657-05:002012-02-11T13:23:12.657-05:00I didn't know you were a teacher! Too funny.I didn't know you were a teacher! Too funny.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552928159495568506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-53953258437934657972012-02-10T15:26:38.852-05:002012-02-10T15:26:38.852-05:00I actually had this assignment in one of my teachi...I actually had this assignment in one of my teaching courses at college. Then I ended up using it in my own classroom! I'll have to search around for my poem . . . i always loved reading these :)Regan @ Renovating Rothenbergershttp://www.renovatingrothenbergers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-4858462682463098712012-02-10T14:02:53.477-05:002012-02-10T14:02:53.477-05:00I seriously could have written a poem long enough ...I seriously could have written a poem long enough to wallpaper our bathroom. I have SO many fun memories...all the ones you mentioned included!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552928159495568506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-45279084779528504892012-02-10T10:23:14.716-05:002012-02-10T10:23:14.716-05:00I'm from drunken coat racks and floor on fire....I'm from drunken coat racks and floor on fire. From the crazy book path and Brendan's arm dangling from the top bunk. I'm from failed A-frame fire drills and Davey Crockett wake up calls. From Little Bunny Foo Foo and the Good Fairy. I'm from long braids and bustles. <br /><br />You took me down memory so I thought I would throw in a few extra :-)Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-44442976982948997872012-02-09T22:26:25.162-05:002012-02-09T22:26:25.162-05:00Can I be your student? I love your mom's comme...Can I be your student? I love your mom's comment above. I'd be proud of you too.Anna@Directions Not Includedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739574823963256094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-45097377906035098522012-02-09T21:56:57.232-05:002012-02-09T21:56:57.232-05:00I'm from teary-eyed while on this nostalgic tr...I'm from teary-eyed while on this nostalgic trip down Erinberry Lane, and I'm from continuing to be amazed by and loving every single thing about my remarkable daughter.Mamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-16126589009298704292012-02-09T21:43:50.887-05:002012-02-09T21:43:50.887-05:00But Ms. Erin....I have a stinking sink full of dis...But Ms. Erin....I have a stinking sink full of dishes and I didn't finish the laundry because you made me try to remember my childhood for one of your dumb writing assignments. It's all your fault. Ugg. Fo sho.<br /><br /><br />On a serious note....this is super adorable. I only wish I had a memory. And a maid to help out with my above paragraph.michelle@decorandthedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011393497277353506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-88624559912179666882012-02-09T20:08:00.216-05:002012-02-09T20:08:00.216-05:00So glad you can use it with your kids! :)So glad you can use it with your kids! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552928159495568506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-70828705918698639602012-02-09T20:07:37.849-05:002012-02-09T20:07:37.849-05:00My students always groan whenever I say "writ...My students always groan whenever I say "writing assignment." I don't know why they're always surprised by them; it is English class, after all... :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552928159495568506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-82827299965082130422012-02-09T15:29:34.512-05:002012-02-09T15:29:34.512-05:00Love this idea. So sweet and I love that it really...Love this idea. So sweet and I love that it really only makes total sense to you. To everyone else it's just a weird combination of words. <br /><br />You do write beautifully and sound like a terrific teacher. So glad I found your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868139346332468879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-38430050865086673672012-02-09T13:46:33.377-05:002012-02-09T13:46:33.377-05:00I'm trying to hard to think of a very original...I'm trying to hard to think of a very original comment for this, but all I "got" is...I love this. (Cheese-whiz.)<br />You are incapable of bad blogging. And I would totally be your student...one of the lovely ones. ;) I eat up "words of praise". Hahaha.<br /><br />Seriously....your writing kills me...in the best context of the word.<br /><br />You are awesome.Gail@Sophisticated Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173434362142173898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-85984640966695890342012-02-09T12:14:51.693-05:002012-02-09T12:14:51.693-05:00Oh that is so fun. You totally remind me of one of...Oh that is so fun. You totally remind me of one of my English teachers I absolutely adored in high school. She made us think out of the box, which was weird for most other students, lol. They didn't understand that type of teaching.Dara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00286627784166263897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-2820850013097325792012-02-09T11:22:15.034-05:002012-02-09T11:22:15.034-05:00Cute!!! I wanna write my own. I bet you're a t...Cute!!! I wanna write my own. I bet you're a terrific teacher. :)Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134014679978477991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-126237711041978142012-02-09T10:58:19.891-05:002012-02-09T10:58:19.891-05:00This is super cute and creative! I've been fin...This is super cute and creative! I've been finding so many cute prints and things to frame ideas lately, I'm going to have to start picking and choosing!Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationhttp://attemptsatdomestication.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-68598087047472186562012-02-09T10:27:53.753-05:002012-02-09T10:27:53.753-05:00This is very, very fun! And I LOVE that picture o...This is very, very fun! And I LOVE that picture of you and your brother! How sweet!Amy@BRhttp://www.buffalo-roam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-59508417779325835422012-02-09T08:58:30.416-05:002012-02-09T08:58:30.416-05:00Oh man I am a super nerd, because creative writing...Oh man I am a super nerd, because creative writing prompts like this have always gotten me all excited and ready to write. When all the other kids were listening to the assignment and moaning, I was probably dipping my writing quill in ink and gleefully forming ideas in my head. I love your poem!Kelly @ View Along the Wayhttp://www.viewalongtheway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-57305053614314340312012-02-09T08:30:41.891-05:002012-02-09T08:30:41.891-05:00As a homeschool mom, I plan on trying this one out...As a homeschool mom, I plan on trying this one out! I have an 11th grader and a 7th grader, both of which as extremely good with words. You sound like an amazing teacher! The older I get (and the longer I homeschool), I find that my soul is hungrier for more knowledge than ever before, so I would consider it an honor to be your student! I will get back to you on this assignment! ☺Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-78190262456389346692012-02-09T08:21:22.171-05:002012-02-09T08:21:22.171-05:00What a fantastic idea!! I hope you put those up i...What a fantastic idea!! I hope you put those up in your home. I'd be in your English class, Ms Erin! ;-)Katie @ Paisley Print Shoeshttp://www.paisleyprintshoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871554777427103509.post-44733941086755256852012-02-09T08:03:26.558-05:002012-02-09T08:03:26.558-05:00Sounds to me like you are a wonderful English teac...Sounds to me like you are a wonderful English teacher...one every kid should be so lucky as to have. I love the assignment,and I love your poem. Thanks for sharing!Jo @ In Corners of My Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507297211043899554noreply@blogger.com