Hello All,
You can now post a blog response for the next book review which is based on the novel Inside Out and Back Again OR the biography A Child Called It. Choose a different question from the blog syllabus that was provided to you in class.
Please remember that your blog response should follow the quick write protocol we use in class and your response to another student should be no longer than 1 to 2 sentences. Although it is a short response to another student, it should be thoughtful and insightful. A response such as "Good job! Where did you get that book? Why did you like that book/character?" is not a thoughtful or insightful response to another student. A response that elicits deeper thought into the book a student has read or responding in a way that has involved some online research about the author or the issues/themes/topics presented in the book is considered highly thought provoking and intellectual.
Happy Blogging!
Ms. N :)
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Book Review Blog # 1 - Due by 7pm 10.1.14
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 :)
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 :)
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
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