Hello All,
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Please pay close attention to the due dates and designated class assignments.
Due 10/17
1.) Reread pp. 4-9 of Inside Out and Back Again
2.) Complete Quick Write on p. 4 in the Expeditionary Learning Workbook
Due 10/18 - Don't do this until we do this lesson
1.) Read pages 10–21,
from “TiTi Waves Goodbye” through “Two More Papayas,” and complete Quick Write 2.
Due 10.21.13
Please do the following:
1.) Due to changes in homework and the new curriculum, check either the BlogSpot periodically or the SMART board for you homework.
A.) Class 421 - Research the historical reasons behind the Fall of Saigon by creating a timeline.
Class 421 Only - Copy and past the link in your web browser http://embed.snagfilms.com/films/title/55_days_the_fall_of_saigon#!
Use the graphic organizer that I provided for you to extract evidence from the documentary.
B.) Class 419 - Write a poem describing and explaining in your opinion, What Is Home.
Reminders
2.) Based on the book reviews I have read, there will be major changes made to the calendar syllabus for the year. I will explain details later! However, the next book review will be due on the 28th. Select one of the quotes below to write newly modified critical analysis essay.
Quote Contributor: Cindy Sanchez, 8-419
Quote: "A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." - Colin Powell
Quote Contributor: Sheila Fabian, 8-419
Quote: "Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, because hate in your heart will consume you too." - Will Smith
Quote Contributor: Pricilla Rosa, 8-419
Quote: "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius
3.) Study for your SAT Vocabulary Quiz for next Friday 10.25.13. Study the words so that we can play our first Vocabulary Basketball Tournament. A list of all of the words and meanings from the word wall and your binder will be given to you.
4.) High School Forms due October. See Mrs. Cruz for the exact date!
If you have any questions or need homework help, email thereadingcafe@aol.com or call dial-a-teacher @ 212.777.3380.
Miss. N
How did this person achieve success in their life? Please cite three examples from the text including page number and explain what each piece of evidence means.
ReplyDeleteThe Harlem renaissance began as a declaration of an African-american identity. this provides that the whole book called The Harlem Renaissance is all about how African Americans achieve their goal and successes.(pg.67) Huston was indeed a colorful figure sporting a turban in imitation of an Indian princess when driving Hurst to appointments.(pg.64) this provides that Huston talents were very successful and her talent for story telling was legendary. Hughes writing career was launched in 1925 when "the weary blues" won the opportunity magazine contest.(pg.58) Hughes was a very well known writer he was one of the best and successful writer in the African american cultural.
BY:Kimberlin Liranzo 8-419