Hello All,
Welcome to your first online blog! You will post your response to a question you selected from the syllabus and respond to another classmate from either class 8-408 or 8-421.
Please follow the directions provided to you in class and do not wait until the last minute to post. If you have any questions, problems or issues with the assignment, please email before 7pm prior to the due date of the online reading blog.
I look forward to reading your insightful thoughts on the classroom's blog spot.
Until then...see you soon!
Ms. N :)
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Poetry Portfolio/Vocabulary Review Game/Mini-Video Blueprint Submission - LAST CHANCE!!!!! TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION - Due Friday, June 6, 2014
Hello All,
If you completed your poetry portfolio, vocabulary review game/mini-video blueprint and you were turned down from submitting it (because you were late), please submit it. This offer is being extended to you in a TIME SENSITIVE matter. It must be submitted on Friday, June 6, 2014 during ELA class. If you checked learnboost and you see that your grade could use some H-E-L-P, please turn it in on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014!
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 4-7pm for assistance in other subject areas.
Here to help,
Miss. N
If you completed your poetry portfolio, vocabulary review game/mini-video blueprint and you were turned down from submitting it (because you were late), please submit it. This offer is being extended to you in a TIME SENSITIVE matter. It must be submitted on Friday, June 6, 2014 during ELA class. If you checked learnboost and you see that your grade could use some H-E-L-P, please turn it in on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014!
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 4-7pm for assistance in other subject areas.
Here to help,
Miss. N
Monday, June 2, 2014
Stereotype Mini-Video Research Project - Class 8-421 ONLY! - Due 6.4.14
Hello 8-421,
Video Q & A summary draft due on 6.4.14.
Final Video due June 6, 2014.
Please do the following:
What is the question or topic about stereotypes you want to defend?
Why is this issue so important to you?
In which format will you defend it? (i.e. documentary, play, etc.)
Why was this format more effective over other format choices?
How will you incorporate the isolation and discrimination experiences of the character Ha in your video?
How many people are in your group? What are their names?
What role does each person have in the group? Explain using valid details (3-5 complete sentences)
What are the highlights of your video? (i.e. scenes, breakthroughs, "aha" light-bulb moments for the individuals in your video) Basically, which segments of your video tells the story, exploits the truth candidly, genuinely and honestly.
Which sources did you use to help you develop your project? (staple the source list provided to you last week to this draft. All students received one therefore each person's source list should be attached to the draft.)
Which sources were the most helpful? Why?
Reminder: You must have a Q & A session either after or in between your video segments. Have at least 2- 3 thought provoking questions for class discussion about the concept of discrimination, isolation, racism that Ha experienced and the evidence provided in your video. Students must be able to draw conclusions and make connections from your video and from the text during discussion. Therefore, prepare yourselves for this analytical Q & A session.
Include any other information that you find important or necessary for me to know.
Please note that the question asked, "How will I grade your video if the marking period ends on the 4th?" It will not be due on the 10th but on June 6th as I had debated with you last week. I apologize for confusing it with the date to implement the start of your resume (volunteer work). As mentioned, last week, we will be extremely BUSY this month and I will have to incorporate as much as possible within the next couple of weeks. Therefore, stretching the due date into next week would not be wise. However, if you do have any concerns about this date, I hope you don't, but if you do, please email me.
We will still have work to do but it should not be as intense or inundated prior to this month work we have done. Please note however, it will be graded and can be used for any promotional reasons for high school.
By the way, you may have thought the room was warm today, but this was mild compared to how it feels with high humidity and when it is in the high 80's and 90's. Therefore, bring at least two bottles of frozen water with you to class, especially on the days you have gym.
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F before 7pm or call Dial-A-Teacher for assistance in other subject areas M-F between 4-7pm @ 212.777.3380.
Miss. N
Video Q & A summary draft due on 6.4.14.
Final Video due June 6, 2014.
Please do the following:
What is the question or topic about stereotypes you want to defend?
Why is this issue so important to you?
In which format will you defend it? (i.e. documentary, play, etc.)
Why was this format more effective over other format choices?
How will you incorporate the isolation and discrimination experiences of the character Ha in your video?
How many people are in your group? What are their names?
What role does each person have in the group? Explain using valid details (3-5 complete sentences)
What are the highlights of your video? (i.e. scenes, breakthroughs, "aha" light-bulb moments for the individuals in your video) Basically, which segments of your video tells the story, exploits the truth candidly, genuinely and honestly.
Which sources did you use to help you develop your project? (staple the source list provided to you last week to this draft. All students received one therefore each person's source list should be attached to the draft.)
Which sources were the most helpful? Why?
Reminder: You must have a Q & A session either after or in between your video segments. Have at least 2- 3 thought provoking questions for class discussion about the concept of discrimination, isolation, racism that Ha experienced and the evidence provided in your video. Students must be able to draw conclusions and make connections from your video and from the text during discussion. Therefore, prepare yourselves for this analytical Q & A session.
Include any other information that you find important or necessary for me to know.
Please note that the question asked, "How will I grade your video if the marking period ends on the 4th?" It will not be due on the 10th but on June 6th as I had debated with you last week. I apologize for confusing it with the date to implement the start of your resume (volunteer work). As mentioned, last week, we will be extremely BUSY this month and I will have to incorporate as much as possible within the next couple of weeks. Therefore, stretching the due date into next week would not be wise. However, if you do have any concerns about this date, I hope you don't, but if you do, please email me.
We will still have work to do but it should not be as intense or inundated prior to this month work we have done. Please note however, it will be graded and can be used for any promotional reasons for high school.
By the way, you may have thought the room was warm today, but this was mild compared to how it feels with high humidity and when it is in the high 80's and 90's. Therefore, bring at least two bottles of frozen water with you to class, especially on the days you have gym.
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F before 7pm or call Dial-A-Teacher for assistance in other subject areas M-F between 4-7pm @ 212.777.3380.
Miss. N
Vocabulary Created/Invented Game & Printing of Song Lyrics For one of Ha's Poems - Class 419 ONLY! - Due 6.3.14
Hello 8-419,
Please print the lyrics for the song you choose to compare to one of Ha's poems. Bring it to class Wednesday, June 4, 2014. You will write your essay in class. Also make sure you have the novel with you too!
Your final project will be due on 6.10.14.
Please do the following:
For your vocabulary project draft you will answer the following questions:
What is the name of your game?
What type of card or board game (only these two choices) will this vocabulary game be? (Note: You cannot create games that cannot be stored. Basically, although it would be nice, I do not want to see another "Wheel of Words" game.)
1. How many people are in your group? What are their names?
Word Source List
Online Sources for Inside Out & Back Again
http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/418691#view=notes
Online Sources for To Kill A Mockingbird
http://homepage.smc.edu/reading_lab/vocabulary_words_from_harper_lee.htm
Classroom
Visit the Word Wall
By the way, you may have thought that it was warm today, but this was mild compared to how it feels sitting inside a classroom with high humidity and in the high 80's and 90's. Therefore, bring at least two bottles of frozen water with you to class, especially on the days you have gym.
If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com M-F before 7pm or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 M-F between 4-7 pm.
Miss. N
Please print the lyrics for the song you choose to compare to one of Ha's poems. Bring it to class Wednesday, June 4, 2014. You will write your essay in class. Also make sure you have the novel with you too!
2. How many people can play your game?
3. What are the rules of your game?
4. What are the instructions of your game?
5. Which list of or combination of words will you use?
6. What is the purpose of your game? (i.e. to learn antonyms, synonyms, definitions or a combination of all three)
7. How many words will the participant acquire (learn) by the end of the game?
Any other information about your game that needs to be stated in the draft?
Please note that you will not have a chance to work on this in class except, maybe, last period on Friday.
Please note that you will not have a chance to work on this in class except, maybe, last period on Friday.
Online Sources for Inside Out & Back Again
http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/418691#view=notes
http://homepage.smc.edu/reading_lab/vocabulary_words_from_harper_lee.htm
Visit the Word Wall
By the way, you may have thought that it was warm today, but this was mild compared to how it feels sitting inside a classroom with high humidity and in the high 80's and 90's. Therefore, bring at least two bottles of frozen water with you to class, especially on the days you have gym.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Poetry Night Cafe
Hello All,
I hope you are all preparing for the event. Please read the following below.
Dress Attire: It's a black and white event :)
Mr. Calderon said that it is ok to come dressed ELEGANTLY only! No Jeans or Sneakers are allowed into the café. If you have gym, bring a change of clothing. If you can't do that, then only wear your uniform. Classes 419, 420 & 421.
421 Juice Bartenders: Wear a bow tie or regular tie with your uniform or elegant clothing.
Food:
Bring what you said you will contribute. What is on the menu should be in your hands when you come to school.
Bring a large spoon, spatula or tongs for serving the food. Please do not expect me to have that provided for you!
Waiters/Waitresses: Wear your hair off of your shoulders!
Poetry Reading:
Everyone is reading their poem and each person will introduce the next poet starting in alphabetical order. Therefore, you must have a poem prepared. Case closed!
Special Guests:
Please remember that if there are people (i.e. Mrs. Capous, Ms. Karipas, etc.) that did not receive an invitation, please know that they will be on the VIP list. VIP's don't need invitations.
If you have any questions, please email me.
Miss. N :)
I hope you are all preparing for the event. Please read the following below.
Dress Attire: It's a black and white event :)
Mr. Calderon said that it is ok to come dressed ELEGANTLY only! No Jeans or Sneakers are allowed into the café. If you have gym, bring a change of clothing. If you can't do that, then only wear your uniform. Classes 419, 420 & 421.
421 Juice Bartenders: Wear a bow tie or regular tie with your uniform or elegant clothing.
Food:
Bring what you said you will contribute. What is on the menu should be in your hands when you come to school.
Bring a large spoon, spatula or tongs for serving the food. Please do not expect me to have that provided for you!
Waiters/Waitresses: Wear your hair off of your shoulders!
Poetry Reading:
Everyone is reading their poem and each person will introduce the next poet starting in alphabetical order. Therefore, you must have a poem prepared. Case closed!
Special Guests:
Please remember that if there are people (i.e. Mrs. Capous, Ms. Karipas, etc.) that did not receive an invitation, please know that they will be on the VIP list. VIP's don't need invitations.
If you have any questions, please email me.
Miss. N :)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
PBH due 5.27.14 (and other dates too)
Hello All,
Please do the following:
1. Go to LearnBoost and print out your MP4 assignments. Highlight the assignments you received a 0 on in one color and the ones that there is no grade highlight in another color. When you come to class, I will give you the opportunity to look through your academic portfolio to match it with what you recorded. This will be the time to look for any discrepancies or any other issues. Due 5.27.14.
2. Go to the previous blog posting for other assignments due dates posted for over the next few weeks. The only change is the following: Class 8-419 your vocabulary game is due 6.9.14.
3. Assessments: the To Kill A Mockingbird writing assignment is due on 5.23.14 (both classes). For class 8-419, your poetry essay assignment will be due on 5.30.14. You will do this on your own, I will go over the pre-written essay with you and provide you with a template to write your essay draft.
Class 8-421 your mini-video is due June 3, 2014.
4. Both classes will have a final reading assessment on 5.27.14 consisting of MC questions and one long essay question.
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 btween 4-7pm.
Miss. N
Please do the following:
1. Go to LearnBoost and print out your MP4 assignments. Highlight the assignments you received a 0 on in one color and the ones that there is no grade highlight in another color. When you come to class, I will give you the opportunity to look through your academic portfolio to match it with what you recorded. This will be the time to look for any discrepancies or any other issues. Due 5.27.14.
2. Go to the previous blog posting for other assignments due dates posted for over the next few weeks. The only change is the following: Class 8-419 your vocabulary game is due 6.9.14.
3. Assessments: the To Kill A Mockingbird writing assignment is due on 5.23.14 (both classes). For class 8-419, your poetry essay assignment will be due on 5.30.14. You will do this on your own, I will go over the pre-written essay with you and provide you with a template to write your essay draft.
Class 8-421 your mini-video is due June 3, 2014.
4. Both classes will have a final reading assessment on 5.27.14 consisting of MC questions and one long essay question.
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 btween 4-7pm.
Miss. N
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
PBH due 5.14.14 (and other dates too!)
Hello All,
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST FROM BEGINNING TO END!
Marking Period 4 Reminder
As noted earlier in the marking period, I told all of you that I am not accepting late work by any means! You must hand in your work by the due date! Absolutely no exceptions! If you receive a 1 or a 2 on your assignment, you are more than welcome to redo the work for a higher grade, ONLY if you handed it in on the due date. I told all of you this in the beginning of MP4. Therefore, there is no need to have your parents write a letter stating that you were not "feeling well". Although I did say that I can only accept absentee work with a doctor's note stating why you were absent. That does not mean that this circumstance should be taken advantage of. It is only for an emergency. I would rather honesty and hand in whatever you have been able to complete in class than choose to take an extra "day off" to complete your work. This is not fair to other students who have worked diligently and ardently in class and at home and turned in their work on the due date. If I accept work from students after the due date, then what good is my word or my rules. Hence, this is the reason why I allowed you to work on it in class without interruption, with my guidance and support and those of your peers too.
I can honestly say that if you were in class during the poetry draft writing days, then I can account that you actually have been working on it. However, if you do not hand it in, I cannot give you a grade for something I do not have. Please remember that YOU asked to have the assignment due an entire week later, knowing full well that it was supposed to be due 1 week to 1 1/2 week earlier. Therefore, I am holding you accountable for the decision YOU made.
Please note that you will have other assignments that will be due in the next few weeks and you must hand it in by the due date. Do not wait until the last minute! It is not a comfortable feeling at all!
Class 421 Only
Poetry Portfolio Essay Analysis Entry
For the students who handed in their portfolio's, please print an extra copy of your essay's. Place it inside the mailbox on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Stereotype Mini-Research Video Assignment - Due June 3, 2014
To continue with the theme question from the essay analysis of your poetry portfolio, please think about how you will creatively answer the following question in video format:
Supporting Questions
What is the relationship between identity, stereotypes and prejudice?
How does stereotyping create conflicts in society?
Acknowledging that stereotyping can affect a person's self-worth, how was Ha's self-worth affected before and after living in Saigon?
Big Focus Question for Video
How does stereotyping influence and/or affect a person's self-worth?
You must answer this question through inferential reasoning. That is to say that you do not state it directly in your video, it must be inferred through people (i.e. family, friends, teachers, and other adults) you have chosen to interview, books/articles you chose to research, images you strategically used and placed in specific areas of your video, etc.
Length of Video: 15-20 minutes long (anything longer must be discussed for approval)
Number of People: No less than 2 and no more than 4
Must have APA citation as part of your credits at the end of your video (i.e. people resources, online articles, books, etc.) Please note that this portion is not part of the length of the video. For example, you should not have a 10 minute long video and your APA citation credits takes up the last 5 minutes. That is ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!
More details and other questions for the video assignment will be provided next week.
Before you complete this assignment, you will watch a movie that I will show in class. Please note that the library video was incorrect, therefore I will substitute it with something else. Q&A worksheets will be provided in class too. . However, I will let you know the details later. - Due when given in class!
Classwork
We will continue to work in the workbook which will be considered a class grade. Please note that whatever we do not finish in class will be homework. In addition, packets will be given out and will be worth a test grade. Please do not pass this up!
Exams/Projects
Class 419 Only - The poetry/music essay analysis will be on Friday May 16 and Tuesday, May 20.
The APA Citation exam will be Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Both Classes - Vocabulary Game Invention due Friday, May 30, 2014. Make sure you have clearly written rules and instructions. This time around a game board or card games would be preferred over an active whole class game. The more we are able to keep the groups small the more manageable and efficient we will be in class. If there is another way you would like to create this game (i.e. video game) for a small group, please let me know and we will see what can be worked out. The word list will be given to you next week.
Class Events
The Poetry Night Café will be held this month (May). Due to NYSESLAT and Science testing, I cannot give you an exact date and I want you to have enough time to prepare as well. I will let you know once I clear dates with some key people. However, we will discuss and plan in class hopefully by the end of the week.
PLHH Board Meeting (8-421) on May 12th. Please come prepared with any last ideas of what you would like to see done with the remaining funds.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST FROM BEGINNING TO END!
Marking Period 4 Reminder
As noted earlier in the marking period, I told all of you that I am not accepting late work by any means! You must hand in your work by the due date! Absolutely no exceptions! If you receive a 1 or a 2 on your assignment, you are more than welcome to redo the work for a higher grade, ONLY if you handed it in on the due date. I told all of you this in the beginning of MP4. Therefore, there is no need to have your parents write a letter stating that you were not "feeling well". Although I did say that I can only accept absentee work with a doctor's note stating why you were absent. That does not mean that this circumstance should be taken advantage of. It is only for an emergency. I would rather honesty and hand in whatever you have been able to complete in class than choose to take an extra "day off" to complete your work. This is not fair to other students who have worked diligently and ardently in class and at home and turned in their work on the due date. If I accept work from students after the due date, then what good is my word or my rules. Hence, this is the reason why I allowed you to work on it in class without interruption, with my guidance and support and those of your peers too.
I can honestly say that if you were in class during the poetry draft writing days, then I can account that you actually have been working on it. However, if you do not hand it in, I cannot give you a grade for something I do not have. Please remember that YOU asked to have the assignment due an entire week later, knowing full well that it was supposed to be due 1 week to 1 1/2 week earlier. Therefore, I am holding you accountable for the decision YOU made.
Please note that you will have other assignments that will be due in the next few weeks and you must hand it in by the due date. Do not wait until the last minute! It is not a comfortable feeling at all!
Class 421 Only
Poetry Portfolio Essay Analysis Entry
For the students who handed in their portfolio's, please print an extra copy of your essay's. Place it inside the mailbox on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Stereotype Mini-Research Video Assignment - Due June 3, 2014
To continue with the theme question from the essay analysis of your poetry portfolio, please think about how you will creatively answer the following question in video format:
Supporting Questions
What is the relationship between identity, stereotypes and prejudice?
How does stereotyping create conflicts in society?
Acknowledging that stereotyping can affect a person's self-worth, how was Ha's self-worth affected before and after living in Saigon?
Big Focus Question for Video
How does stereotyping influence and/or affect a person's self-worth?
You must answer this question through inferential reasoning. That is to say that you do not state it directly in your video, it must be inferred through people (i.e. family, friends, teachers, and other adults) you have chosen to interview, books/articles you chose to research, images you strategically used and placed in specific areas of your video, etc.
Length of Video: 15-20 minutes long (anything longer must be discussed for approval)
Number of People: No less than 2 and no more than 4
Must have APA citation as part of your credits at the end of your video (i.e. people resources, online articles, books, etc.) Please note that this portion is not part of the length of the video. For example, you should not have a 10 minute long video and your APA citation credits takes up the last 5 minutes. That is ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!
More details and other questions for the video assignment will be provided next week.
Before you complete this assignment, you will watch a movie that I will show in class. Please note that the library video was incorrect, therefore I will substitute it with something else. Q&A worksheets will be provided in class too. . However, I will let you know the details later. - Due when given in class!
Classwork
We will continue to work in the workbook which will be considered a class grade. Please note that whatever we do not finish in class will be homework. In addition, packets will be given out and will be worth a test grade. Please do not pass this up!
Exams/Projects
Class 419 Only - The poetry/music essay analysis will be on Friday May 16 and Tuesday, May 20.
The APA Citation exam will be Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Both Classes - Vocabulary Game Invention due Friday, May 30, 2014. Make sure you have clearly written rules and instructions. This time around a game board or card games would be preferred over an active whole class game. The more we are able to keep the groups small the more manageable and efficient we will be in class. If there is another way you would like to create this game (i.e. video game) for a small group, please let me know and we will see what can be worked out. The word list will be given to you next week.
Class Events
The Poetry Night Café will be held this month (May). Due to NYSESLAT and Science testing, I cannot give you an exact date and I want you to have enough time to prepare as well. I will let you know once I clear dates with some key people. However, we will discuss and plan in class hopefully by the end of the week.
PLHH Board Meeting (8-421) on May 12th. Please come prepared with any last ideas of what you would like to see done with the remaining funds.
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