PBH Due 11.19.13

Hello All,

Please do the following:

421 Only:

Lesson 7: Read your assigned section of the article "The Vietnam Wars" in the yellow workbook and complete the graphic organizer of the section you read. Don't forget to mark up the text as you read your section!

Tables 1-3: Read Section 2 "Everything Tends to Ruin" and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 2 in your workbook. 

Tables 4-6: Read Section 3 "Life, Liberty and Ho Chi Minh" and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 3 in your workbook

Tables 7-8: Read Section 4 "The Fall of the French" and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 4 in your workbook.

419 Only:

Go to the library and find a biography, a book written about someone's life, to read. Please remember that although I have postponed your introductory paragraph to a later date to be announced, you are still responsible for reading a biography about this person since website information is not reliable. I can tell if the information you use does not answer the question completely. The focus question remains the same: How did this person achieve success in life? Therefore, as you read look for evidence that supports this question. 

Both Classes:
Using 12 font, Times New Roman, double space, college block style heading and last name page numbering, complete the essay assignment questions below:

 

Write two complete paragraphs (5 complete sentences each!!) explaining why it is important to study history.  How can it affect our lives today?  Make a personal connection between the novel Inside Out and Back Again and the two articles we’ve read in class thus far (“Children of the Vietnam War” and “The Vietnam Wars”).  Discuss some of the things you have learned from these texts that help you to understand the significance of studying history and the connection of history to your personal lives. From the article, provide three pieces of evidence and an explanation of the evidence. The "Children of the Vietnam War" can be found online by clicking the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/Children-of-the-Dust.html. You will need your yellow workbook for the second article.

Class 421:  Complete Quick Write # 3. Due 11.19.13

Classes 419 & 421:

Due 11.22.13 - Write a reflection about your community service experience cleaning Flushing Meadow Park. It must be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced. You can hand write your reflection if your handwriting is not clear. It must be at least one page and you must answer the following questions: 1)  What did this experience teach you about leadership and team work?
2.) How does this community service experience prepare you for future real life work experiences? You must provide examples from the trip based on what you felt, observed and what you heard others say.

Reminders:

1. H.S. applications are due to Mrs. Cruz ASAP!
2. Community Service Trip on 11.15.13
3. 421 Only - Trip to Trade Fair Redemption Machine 11.14.13 - ELA periods only
4. Fardid, Daisy, Riki and Jamara return the slips that were handed to you on the bus. Due Monday, 11.18.13.
5. Reading/Writing Test 11.25.13
6. Final Vocabulary Game due on 11.25.13. We will try to play the games on Tuesday and Wednesday before we go on Thanksgiving break!
7. Continue to check the BlogSpot for updates.

If you have any questions, email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Mon-Fri no later than 7pm. Do not wait until the last minute or email me on weekends! Call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 for assistance in other subject areas.


Miss. N

PBH Due 11.12.13

Hello All,

Please do the following:

Both Classes:

Using the words on the word wall, create a fun vocabulary game using a familiar card game or physical activity that is fun and engaging. Do not use the games I have already told you about (Vocabulary Uno, Vocab Bingo, Vocab Jeopardy and Vocab Basketball). It would be fun to play vocabulary Wheel of Fortune, but someone or a group of people would have to create a small but not too large spinning wheel with different incentives and points to be picked up when the wheel stops. If you can create something like that which is strong and durable and can be used for years to come, I will most definitely give you extra credit.

Hint: Think of a game you already play, such as a card game, and find out how to transfer/remake the rules and directions of this game into a vocabulary game.

On loose leaf, please type out the purpose of the game and the rules by using this outline below:

• Your group's name (all names must be listed from your group of no less than 2 and no more than 4) If you're working solo (a.k.a. by yourself) it's ok. Just don't do more than you can handle.
• The name of your game
• Purpose of the game (clearly explain how effective this game will be in learning new and complex vocabulary words, synonyms, antonyms or a combination of all)
• Rules
• Materials needed for the game (ex: dice)
• Number of players (ex: 6-8 players, whole class, etc.)
• Directions (list clear and specific step-by-step directions)
• List any other important information needed for your game

Book Review # 3 - Due 11.18.13

Redo the introductory paragraph for the autobiography you read. Please make sure not to be dishonest by reading information online as opposed to reading an actual book. Do not copy and paste the information from online. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that you actually did what you were supposed to do based on the outline I provided. However, you must use the same book you read and the format I will teach you in class next week.

421 Only
Diary/Letter/Journal Entry - Due 11.12.13

• You MUST submit the final draft on Tuesday complete with a cover page. The cover page should not look like a book report cover you submitted when you were in 4th grade. The cover MUST look like the cover of a diary if you are writing a diary/journal entry. If you are writing a letter, make sure the letter is stained with torn or worn edges.
• You MUST write the journal in first person
• You MUST use dates during that time period.
• You MUST creatively think of an authentic name of your orphan and soldier.
• You MUST make it clear who the orphan and soldier is writing to.
• You MUST handwrite it. Neither orphans or soldiers had time or the resources to type anything.
• You MUST write two entries (one from the point of view of the Vietnam or Amerasian orphans and one from the point of view of the American soldiers who fought during Vietnam)
• Your entries MUST be no shorter than two paragraphs each.
• You MUST use three or more pieces of evidence from the articles provided to you as well as additional research you will do on your own.
• You MUST make it look creative by either staining the paper to make it look old as though it was found years later, by adding black and white photos, by adding paraphernalia such as soldier dog tags that you should tape onto your soldier journal entry or other Vietnam or American soldier like items that will make your work look authentic.

Reminders

Return parent signed permission slips for our trip to the NYC Parks Department to clean Flushing Meadow Park no later than Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Be ready to paint, pick up trash and rake leaves. Wear something you don't mind getting dirty.

Class 421 ONLY - Return parent signed permission slips to the redemption machine at Trade Fair no later than Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Return High School Applications to Mrs. Cruz ASAP!

There will be no blogging or word walls due on Tuesday!

421 ONLY - You must hand in your revised engaging introductory paragraph as was taught to you. DO NOT write on the template! I had corrected myself in class because I want to save paper and I need you to have that as your template to refer to throughout the year. Use it as a guide as well as the sample introduction on the back. Write your second draft on loose leaf. If your writing is not legible, type it using 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced.


If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 for help in other subject areas.

Miss. N

PBH Due 11.6.13

Hello,

Yes, you've read the due date correctly. For next week only, the homework will be due on Wednesday. Therefore, please do the following:

Both Classes (NOTE: Class 421 you can wait until we get to this lesson before you begin)

• Lesson 6: Reread section 1 "The Chinese Dragon" of the article "The Vietnam Wars" and complete Section 1 note-catcher. For your new assigned section, reread the few paragraphs you heard read aloud in class only. You may go beyond that but only focus on the rereading the one read aloud to you. DO NOT FORGET TO MARK UP THE TEXT WITH AN EXPLANATION AS YOU READ!
• Lesson 7: Read your assigned section of the article "The Vietnam Wars" in the yellow workbook and complete the graphic organizer of the section you read on the following pages.
• Tables 1-3: Read Section 2 "Everything Tends to Ruin" on pp. 17-18 and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 2 in your workbook. 
• Tables 4-6: Read Section 3 "Life, Liberty and Ho Chi Minh" on p. 18 and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 3 in your workbook
• Tables 7-8: Read Section 4 "The Fall of the French" on pp. 18-19 and complete the graphic organizer labeled section 4 in your workbook.
• DO NOT FORGET TO MARK UP THE TEXT OF YOUR ASSIGNED SECTIONS WITH AN EXPLANATION AS YOU READ!
• Bring in a pack of colorful index cards. In order for your table to play a vocabulary game using the words on the word wall...YOU WILL NEED A PACK OF COLORFUL INDEX CARDS.
• When you receive the community service trip permission slips, please return it signed by your parent/guardian as soon as possible.

421 Only

• GET READY FOR YOUR BOARD MEETING! PLHH must create their advertisements, commercials, costumes, posters and any other public relations item that will be needed to get the message across. So, far third grade is the only grade supporting us. YOU HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. A special thanks to the dedicated students who have diligently and sacrificially come during lunch to work on the PLHH project. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Please remember that without you we cannot help the children and families at the SCO. So SANTRA TRASH DO YOUR THING! :)
• Complete "Children of the Vietnam War" article by marking up the text and providing explanations or comments next to your annotation marks.
• Bring in a pack of colorful index cards.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher for help in other subject areas 212.77.3380.


Miss. N

PBH Due 10.28.13

Hello All,

Please do the following:

Expeditionary Learning - Learning about the Character Ha - Lesson 4 - Due 10.23.13

• Read pages 10–21, from “TiTi Waves Goodbye” through “Two More Papayas,”
• Complete Quick Write 2

Book Review # 2

• You are only responsible for doing only one portion of the essay: the introduction.
• It must include: a hook, three sentences that explain the hook and a clear and concise thesis statement
• Do not do the body paragraphs or a conclusion, you will do those later.
• Until I make the necessary changes, for now, follow the Book Review Calendar I gave you. As stated on the calendar, you must read a biography and it must be a nonfiction book. So choose a favorite or famous person you would like to learn more about. 

The reason I want you to do this is because most of what I have noticed is that the introductions that I have read from the previous book review were not fully developed. In order for you to write college level essays for me later in the year, you must be able to write essays that have a powerful introduction and powerful thesis statement.

This week I will hopefully get through a writing lesson with you on how to write an appropriate and  powerful introduction and thesis statement.

I see that with this year's class, we will have to take it one step at a time. Trust me...YOU CAN DO IT!

Online Blogging

Please follow the same format I showed you and reread the reference sheet on how to blog. This time I would like you to respond only to one person instead of two. Make sure your comments are not about the mistakes in writing, that is not considered a comment but a writing critique. Instead, comment on the character's actions in the book, the author (if you are familiar with the author's books/writing) or your interest in wanting to know more about the book. These suggestions would be considered thoughtful comments. Please post your blogs on this homework assignment post.

Thought Question for blogging: 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.

Word Wall

Please select an unfamiliar and difficult word that comes from the biography you are reading. Currently we have 30 words on the word wall and we should have much more than that. I am looking forward to having fun with those words via Jeopardy, card and bingo games. Therefore, ALL of you need to post a word on the word wall. Please remember that our first game is coming from the SAT words I provided. Make sure you STUDY HARD AND GOOD! During the basketball game, you will have to recite the definition out loud and proud! :)

Reminders

Vocabulary Basketball Game this Friday

SAT Quiz - Friday after game on the following words: ecstatic, infanticide, plethora, affable, dapper, affidavit, glutinous, pilfer and incandescent. Study only the definitions for now. The words will be in a word bank box and there will be fill in the blank sentences for the vocabulary words to be used in context.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher at  212.777.3380 for assistance in other subject areas.

Miss. N

PBH Due 10.21.13

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

PBH Due 10.15.13

Hello All,

Please do the following:

1. Book Review # 2 due 10.28.13. Please make the necessary changes on your At-A-Glance calendar I provided for you.
2. Word Wall # 2 due 10.28.13.  Please make the necessary changes on your At-A-Glance calendar I provided for you.
3. Reading Blog # 2 due 10.28.13.  Please make the necessary changes on your At-A-Glance calendar I provided for you.
4. Study for Vocab Quiz. Quiz will be 10.18.13. Study the words, synonyms and antonyms in the vocab section of your binder.
5. Write on an index card who your homework buddy is for your homeroom.
6. Please note that homework will change to some extent since we have started a new curriculum from the NYC Department of Education. Most likely you will have homework more than once a week.
7. Read pp. 4-9 of Inside Out and Back Again. Do not lose your books, you are mature and responsible to bring it to school and class everyday.

Class 421 - Please bring in cardboard boxes for recycling. Try to collaborate with each other to bring in boxes that are the same size so we will not have any trouble fitting them together. Continue to plan who will create the posters which must be posted in the school halls no later than next week Wednesday. Commercials and mascots must be planned as well if you are using that to promote this fundraising event.

Class 421 - YouTube Videos

Practice Court Room Mock Trial - Opening Statement

Click to view and take note of the way it is presented
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLGRBKW-f-c

Defense Closing Statement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf0ABRnvXg0

If you find any other videos or do your own search that helps to prepare and support your case, please do so.

Please return to the BlogSpot for updates this week.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher at 212.777.3380.

Miss. N

FYI Reminder for PBH Due 10.7.13

FYI Reminder for PBH Due 10.7.13

A.    Book Review
Please follow the template I provided for you in class.

B.     The Reading Café Response Blogging

Select a quote OR question to respond to for the book you read for the book review. Do not use another book.

1.      Top 10 Famous quotes contributor: Brandoth Lopez, 8-419

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey

2.      Top 10 famous quotes contributor: Fardid Chowdhury, 8-421

“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.” – Douglas Pagels

3.      Top 10 famous quotes contributor: Camilo Pareja, 8-421

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

OR

1.      What life lessons does the main character learn as a result of the events he/she experienced? Provide three examples from the text.

2.      How does the main character develop or grow as a result of the incidents (events) in the story? Provide three examples from the text.

3.      What themes are prevalent throughout the text? Provide three examples from the text.

In your blog reading response make sure to write the quote or question you are responding to. For example,

Question/Quote: What themes are prevalent throughout the text? Provide three examples from the text.

Reading Response:    In Chazz Palminteri's movie, A Bronx Tale, there are many themes that arise from this one hundred and twenty two minute film. One of the main themes I believe is prevalent is that of trust. Sonny, the protagonist in the movie, develops a trust relationship like none other with Calogero (a.k.a "C") that he does not exhibit with any of this gangsta associates. In the eyes of Sonny, it is either his way or the highway, or at times you are placed "in the bathroom". If you do not meet up with his standards, trust and loyalty, you cannot be a part of his circle. However, "C' wins Sonny over when he does not rat him out during a police line up for the murder of a "bat raged man" in the beginning stages of the plot of the movie.  It was at that moment, that one little nine year old boy, who according to his father, "did a good thing for a very bad man", won the trust of a man of crime. It is also interesting to see how trust plays out in this movie. Calogero falls in love with an African American girl, and Sonny allows "C" to use his car for a date to make a "good impression". As "C" says, "Sonny, you don't let anyone use your car." Although Sonny was not "C's" biological father, he did what any caring father would do for a son after his own heart who is at the age of raging hormones and a love sick heart.

One of the highlights of the movie, "C" asks Sonny in the car, "Don't you trust anyone?" Sonny, bluntly says no. It was at that pivotal moment that "C's" influence affected Sonny.  He realized that it was not all about him. Sonny thought that he lost his trust in "C" and that he turned on him and wanted him killed when he found a bomb under the hood of his car. Through the sobbing and pleas of Calogero, he realized what he was doing. It was at that moment he turned his thinking from selfish to self-less.

By: Miss. Nicholson, 8-421

C. Class 8-421:
If you would like to read "Kitty and Mack: A Love Story" online, please click the following link: http://www.is5nyc.org/res_view_folder.aspx?id=e15efe60-a82f-4ab4-82fd-39bef8409780&userGroupId=546ad056-ebff-4bd1-b468-fa4b30f1002e&userGroupType=C

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Monday -Friday no later than 7pm. Call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 for assistance in other subject areas.