Hello All,
Please read below:
A. Print the movie/book review rubric from the following link: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/collateral_resources/pdf/r/review_writing/movies/movie_rubric.pdf
You will also need the 8th grade "no excuse list" in order to know what the rubric is talking about. The link is http://www.asdk12.org/MiddleLink/LA/spelling/grade8/No_Excuse_Spelling_Grade8.pdf
You will need this for Monday. It will be the same peer editing you did this past week. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IT ON MONDAY!
B. You still have one last time to submit the previous rubric for bonus points on Monday. Make sure your name is on it, class and date.
C. Here is another opportunity to earn bonus points. Go to google images and print one profound scene from the movie you watched that best illustrates the focus question above. Please REMEMBER TO COPY AND PASTE THE SCENE TO MS WORD AND THEN SHRINK THE IMAGE TO APPROXIMATELY 3 X 5 (this is about index card size). YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE FULL BONUS POINTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE LAST TIME I WILL EXTEND OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS. I WILL NOT DO THIS FOR THE 4TH MARKING PERIOD. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR EXTRA CREDIT OR EXTENSIONS TO HAND IN ASSIGNMENTS. NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO SHOW THAT YOU WANT TO GRADUATE!
*COME ON THE ASSIGNED DAYS FOR EXTRA HELP DURING LUNCH
*GIVE UP A FEW LUNCH PERIODS TO WORK ON YOUR HOMEWORK IN ADVANCE BEFORE IT IS DUE
*GO TO THE TECH LAB WITH PERMISSION OF MRS. BETTS OR MR. SILLMAN.
*WORK ON YOUR HOMEWORK EARLY BY USING YOUR TIME WISELY DURING EXTENDED DAY
*CHECK THE BLOGSPOT AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE TO PREVENT CONFUSION
*CHECK LEARNBOOST EVERYDAY!
*MAKE SURE YOU COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO WORK!
Take Care!
Miss. N
Friday, February 28, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
PBH Due 3.3.14
Hello All,
The following is due:
1. Movie Book Review (I took the liberty of reposting the previous blog info about the movie/book review to this blog)
Movie/Book Review - Due March 3, 2014 (Please note that the focus question was changed)
We are still exploring the refugee experience, and, although we have taken a little break from reading the novel, we have not taken a break analyzing the impact of war within a society. What you will explore and analyze is: what is the importance of family when war happens to divide it? First you must have a "working definition" of what a family and war is. This must be in the body paragraphs including evidence from both the text and the movie. The movies you can select from below are as follows:
1.) Life Is Beautiful (Highly Recommended) French movie with English subtitles. Mr. Sillman said that the full movie is on YouTube.
2.) The Pianist
3.) The Devil's Arithmetic
4.) The Hiding Place
Check your local library for these movies, YouTube or Netflix! Happy watching and reading!
Please follow the outline below:
Introduction Paragraph:
Hook (thought-provoking question, anecdote, quote, etc.)
Filler (3 sentences) Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.
Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Body Paragraph # 2 (Focus on the importance of community in both the movie and novel):
Quote/Evidence 2 (cite evidence from text with page number)Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3 (cite evidence from text with page number)Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Conclusion Paragraph:
Restatement of Thesis/Focus Statement
Restatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
2. Word Wall (this must be an unfamiliar word that comes from either the movie you selected, your independent book or the novel)
That's all...for now! : )
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
Updates...
A. If you have not yet done the following, you still have an opportunity to submit the 2.3.14 Word Wall Word and post a reading blog and a response to one person by 7 pm Monday night. Don't miss this opportunity! I AM ONLY ACCEPTING THIS. ABSOLUTELY NO ESSAYS!
B. You still have one last time to submit a rubric for bonus points on Monday.
C. Here is another opportunity to earn bonus points. Go to google images and print one profound scene from the movie you watched that best illustrates the focus question above. Please REMEMBER TO COPY AND PASTE THE SCENE TO MS WORD AND THEN SHRINK THE IMAGE TO APPROXIMATELY 3 X 5 (this is about index card size). YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE FULL BONUS POINTS.
If you have any questions, email thereadingcafe@aol.com by 7pm M-F, or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7pm for other subject areas.
Miss. N
The following is due:
1. Movie Book Review (I took the liberty of reposting the previous blog info about the movie/book review to this blog)
Movie/Book Review - Due March 3, 2014 (Please note that the focus question was changed)
We are still exploring the refugee experience, and, although we have taken a little break from reading the novel, we have not taken a break analyzing the impact of war within a society. What you will explore and analyze is: what is the importance of family when war happens to divide it? First you must have a "working definition" of what a family and war is. This must be in the body paragraphs including evidence from both the text and the movie. The movies you can select from below are as follows:
1.) Life Is Beautiful (Highly Recommended) French movie with English subtitles. Mr. Sillman said that the full movie is on YouTube.
2.) The Pianist
3.) The Devil's Arithmetic
4.) The Hiding Place
Check your local library for these movies, YouTube or Netflix! Happy watching and reading!
Please follow the outline below:
Introduction Paragraph:
Hook (thought-provoking question, anecdote, quote, etc.)
Filler (3 sentences) Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.
Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3 (word for word from movie)
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1 (cite evidence from text with page number)Explanation of evidence 1Quote/Evidence 2 (cite evidence from text with page number)Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3 (cite evidence from text with page number)Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Conclusion Paragraph:
Restatement of Thesis/Focus Statement
Restatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
2. Word Wall (this must be an unfamiliar word that comes from either the movie you selected, your independent book or the novel)
That's all...for now! : )
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
Updates...
A. If you have not yet done the following, you still have an opportunity to submit the 2.3.14 Word Wall Word and post a reading blog and a response to one person by 7 pm Monday night. Don't miss this opportunity! I AM ONLY ACCEPTING THIS. ABSOLUTELY NO ESSAYS!
B. You still have one last time to submit a rubric for bonus points on Monday.
C. Here is another opportunity to earn bonus points. Go to google images and print one profound scene from the movie you watched that best illustrates the focus question above. Please REMEMBER TO COPY AND PASTE THE SCENE TO MS WORD AND THEN SHRINK THE IMAGE TO APPROXIMATELY 3 X 5 (this is about index card size). YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE FULL BONUS POINTS.
If you have any questions, email thereadingcafe@aol.com by 7pm M-F, or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7pm for other subject areas.
Miss. N
Friday, February 21, 2014
PBH 5+ BONUS POINTS!! :) MUST READ!
Hello All,
I hope you enjoyed your vacation thus far!
I wanted to share another opportunity to earn extra points towards your grade.
Please click on the link below or copy/paste into your web browser and print the compare and contrast essay rubric. Once it is printed at home, the library, STAPLES, OFFICE MAX, KINKOS, UPS or FedEx stores, write your full name, class and date on it and bring it along with your typed written essay to class.
http://www.sequim.k12.wa.us/cms/lib6/WA01000561/centricity/domain/193/cc_rubric.pdf
It must be printed and on top of your desk along with your essay on MONDAY the 24th, in order to receive the 5+ BONUS POINTS!
This will be used for the peer review evaluation in class Monday.
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com.
Take Care!
Miss. N
Monday, February 17, 2014
PBH Due 2.24.14 (and other dates too!)
Hello All,
Please do the following:
1. Compare and Contrast Essay
Those of you who were present on Friday, February 14th received the packet and those of you who were not present, please read below and click the link to read article stories about the refugee experience. Please note that there is a change to the Movie/Book Review date which is no longer the 28th of February but is now March 3rd.
Remember!! Your heading must be college block style, last name numbered pages, 12 font, Times New Roman, double space lines within the paragraphs as well as between paragraphs. DO NOT TRIPLE SPACE BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS!
Although this essay is due on Monday, February 24, 2014, the date you must type on this compare/contrast essay must be March 3, 2014.
Lastly, you must come prepared with your essay typed, printed and on top of your desk so that we can do written peer evaluation reviews on Monday the 24th. Check your printers early to make sure ink and paper are available. If not, with your parents permission, go to your local library, Kinkos, Staples, Office Max, UPS or FedEx stores to print your work. PLEASE TRY NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Your essay must follow the format below:
Filler (3 sentences)Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
Quote/Evidence 1
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Restatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
2. Movie/Book Review - Due March 3, 2014
We are still exploring the refugee experience, and, although we have taken a little break from reading the novel, we have not taken a break analyzing the impact of war within a society. What you will explore and analyze is: what is the importance of holding on to your family and community when war seeks to divide it? First you must have a "working definition" of what is a family and what is a community. This must be in the body paragraphs including evidence from both the text and the movie. The movies you can select from below are as follows:
1.) Life Is Beautiful (Highly Recommended) French movie with English subtitles
2.) The Pianist
3.) The Devil's Arithmetic
4.) The Hiding Place
Check your local library for these movies or Netflix! Happy watching and reading!
Please follow the outline below:
Introduction Paragraph:
Hook (thought-provoking question, anecdote, quote, etc.)
Filler (3 sentences) Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.
Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
Body Paragraph # 1 (Focus on the importance of family in both the movie and novel):
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Body Paragraph # 2 (Focus on the importance of community in both the movie and novel):
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Conclusion Paragraph:
Restatement of Thesis/Focus Statement
Restatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
3.) Pre-College Research Debate Articles - Due 2.25.14
Please note that although I did not specify certain topics in the search engine, you may still find information relating to your topic within the articles you select to read. However, what I did, was to put together key words/phrases that will filter out articles about supporters of the war. Please note that you are not limited to the key words/phrases I provided. Feel free to modify the keyword search to match your own needs.
Please copy and paste the following as a Google search: "counter argument articles about the Vietnam war" "necessity of the vietnam war" "journal articles about the importance of the vietnam war" "purpose of the vietnam war" "benefits of the vietnam war". Print the best three articles that could be used against you during the debate.
I will try to add more as time progresses, however, it most likely will remain the same. However, if you find something please share!
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F before 7 pm or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7 pm. Please note that this number is not available during holiday or vacation breaks.
Enjoy!
Miss. N
Please do the following:
1. Compare and Contrast Essay
Those of you who were present on Friday, February 14th received the packet and those of you who were not present, please read below and click the link to read article stories about the refugee experience. Please note that there is a change to the Movie/Book Review date which is no longer the 28th of February but is now March 3rd.
February
Break Essay Assignment: Compare/Contrast Essay
People have been refugees all
throughout history and even though each story is unique, they are all universal. We have been reading the fictional story of
Ha and her family during the Vietnam War in the novel Inside Out & Back Again as well as informational texts of other
refugees from various conflicts, such as the Bosnian War, from our curriculum
workbooks. Your task is to write a compare/contrast essay in which you discuss the
universal refugee experience using the texts provided. You must use the WWII article in this
essay (provided). If you do not want to
use the second provided article by Bashir, go to the link below and choose any
of the other refugee stories there: http://www.amnesty.org.au/refugees/archive/C12/. Be sure to annotate your texts and use
strong relevant evidence that will support your thesis and analysis!! This
is due on Monday, 24 February 2014. Your
March Movie/Book Review is due on Monday, March 3 2014. Remember!! Your heading must be college block style, last name numbered pages, 12 font, Times New Roman, double space lines within the paragraphs as well as between paragraphs. DO NOT TRIPLE SPACE BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS!
Although this essay is due on Monday, February 24, 2014, the date you must type on this compare/contrast essay must be March 3, 2014.
Lastly, you must come prepared with your essay typed, printed and on top of your desk so that we can do written peer evaluation reviews on Monday the 24th. Check your printers early to make sure ink and paper are available. If not, with your parents permission, go to your local library, Kinkos, Staples, Office Max, UPS or FedEx stores to print your work. PLEASE TRY NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Your essay must follow the format below:
Introduction
Paragraph:
Hook
(thought-provoking question, anecdote, quote, etc.)Filler (3 sentences)Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
3-4
Body Paragraphs:
Topic
SentenceQuote/Evidence 1
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Conclusion
Paragraph:
Restatement
of Thesis/Focus StatementRestatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
2. Movie/Book Review - Due March 3, 2014
We are still exploring the refugee experience, and, although we have taken a little break from reading the novel, we have not taken a break analyzing the impact of war within a society. What you will explore and analyze is: what is the importance of holding on to your family and community when war seeks to divide it? First you must have a "working definition" of what is a family and what is a community. This must be in the body paragraphs including evidence from both the text and the movie. The movies you can select from below are as follows:
1.) Life Is Beautiful (Highly Recommended) French movie with English subtitles
2.) The Pianist
3.) The Devil's Arithmetic
4.) The Hiding Place
Check your local library for these movies or Netflix! Happy watching and reading!
Please follow the outline below:
Introduction Paragraph:
Hook (thought-provoking question, anecdote, quote, etc.)
Filler (3 sentences) Explain the quote you used without giving away too much information. Please do not start off your explanation with, "this quote means..." or "I think this quote is trying to say..." or any other cheesy and unprofessional sentence starters. Just say what you have to say without having to introduce that you are going to say it.
Thesis/Focus Statement (what you are proving and three supporting examples à one sentence)
Body Paragraph # 1 (Focus on the importance of family in both the movie and novel):
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1
Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Topic Sentence
Quote/Evidence 1 Explanation of evidence 1
Quote/Evidence 2
Explanation of evidence 2
Quote/Evidence 3
Explanation of evidence 3
Conclusion/Wrap-Up
Conclusion Paragraph:
Restatement of Thesis/Focus Statement
Restatement of Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Thoughtful statement to leave the reader thinking (Clincher)
3.) Pre-College Research Debate Articles - Due 2.25.14
Please note that although I did not specify certain topics in the search engine, you may still find information relating to your topic within the articles you select to read. However, what I did, was to put together key words/phrases that will filter out articles about supporters of the war. Please note that you are not limited to the key words/phrases I provided. Feel free to modify the keyword search to match your own needs.
Please copy and paste the following as a Google search: "counter argument articles about the Vietnam war" "necessity of the vietnam war" "journal articles about the importance of the vietnam war" "purpose of the vietnam war" "benefits of the vietnam war". Print the best three articles that could be used against you during the debate.
I will try to add more as time progresses, however, it most likely will remain the same. However, if you find something please share!
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F before 7 pm or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7 pm. Please note that this number is not available during holiday or vacation breaks.
Enjoy!
Miss. N
Monday, February 3, 2014
PBH Due 2.10.14 (other dates too!)
Hello,
Please do the following:
I. Pre-College Research Article Debate - The Impact of the Vietnam War
Research THREE articles that counterclaim (go against) your thesis statement. Basically, if you decided that the war was justifiable (there were good reasons to go to war) then you need to find articles that discuss in depth and detail about how it was not good to go to war. If you choose that the war was not justifiable (there were NO good reasons to go to war) then you need to research articles that discuss in depth and detail about how it was good to go to war.
The point of finding articles that are the opposite of the claim you stated in your thesis statement, is so that you will be ready to argue and prove, intellectually, why the claim your opponent (enemy) states is wrong or in error. Basically, your mind must think like your enemy. You must ask yourself the question, "what would my enemy say against me, to prove me wrong, based on the evidence I have?"
Be prepared! Be 10 steps ahead of your enemy but don't let them know that you know. You know :).
Please note that you may not be able research the articles until I teach you how to craft a thesis statement. That will happen this week prior to the review and the test. Also, please understand that it is ok to change your position (claim), later on, if you find other compelling evidence that has persuaded you to think differently. However, your evidence must be strong, accurate, well-thought out and compelling.
Resources
For additional historical information, please use Smith, Rodler, online video sources, etc.
II. Community Service Points Opportunity
If you missed out on bringing in soup cans last Friday, please bring in Box Tops to help raise money for the school by Friday, February 14, 2014.
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F by 7pm or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7 pm.
Take Care!
Miss. N
Please do the following:
I. Pre-College Research Article Debate - The Impact of the Vietnam War
Research THREE articles that counterclaim (go against) your thesis statement. Basically, if you decided that the war was justifiable (there were good reasons to go to war) then you need to find articles that discuss in depth and detail about how it was not good to go to war. If you choose that the war was not justifiable (there were NO good reasons to go to war) then you need to research articles that discuss in depth and detail about how it was good to go to war.
The point of finding articles that are the opposite of the claim you stated in your thesis statement, is so that you will be ready to argue and prove, intellectually, why the claim your opponent (enemy) states is wrong or in error. Basically, your mind must think like your enemy. You must ask yourself the question, "what would my enemy say against me, to prove me wrong, based on the evidence I have?"
Be prepared! Be 10 steps ahead of your enemy but don't let them know that you know. You know :).
Please note that you may not be able research the articles until I teach you how to craft a thesis statement. That will happen this week prior to the review and the test. Also, please understand that it is ok to change your position (claim), later on, if you find other compelling evidence that has persuaded you to think differently. However, your evidence must be strong, accurate, well-thought out and compelling.
Resources
For additional historical information, please use Smith, Rodler, online video sources, etc.
II. Community Service Points Opportunity
If you missed out on bringing in soup cans last Friday, please bring in Box Tops to help raise money for the school by Friday, February 14, 2014.
Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates!
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F by 7pm or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7 pm.
Take Care!
Miss. N
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