Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. analyze and interpret photos from the Library of Congress.
2. understand and apply the definition of visual literacy.
3. draw conclusions and make inferences.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Do you prefer to look at photographs or paintings? Why?
2. Today's Vocabulary: Visual Literacy: the skill of viewing, analyzing, interpreting, and making meaning of an image, like a photograph or painting
3. Today we will work to develop our visual literacy skills. Students will work in pairs and analyze photos from the Library of Congress public domain collection. This collection can be found at http://flickr.com/photos/pingnews/sets/72157594337708238/.
Each pair will have a photograph to review and analyze. They will complete the photograph analysis worksheets available from http://uw.kqed.org/edresources/plans/Reading%20Photos_jds.pdf?trackurl=true. Questions from this worksheet include:
Level I. Stating the Facts
a. Describe the colors, lines, shapes, textures and spaces you see in the image.
b. What do you notice first in this picture? Where is your eye led?
c. How many faces do you see?
d. What are the people wearing? How are they posed?
e. Where are their hands resting?
f. Are you looking up or down at the people in the image?
g. When was this picture made?
Level II. Beginning to Analyze and Interpret
In your opinion:
a. What are the people in the photograph looking at?
b. What are the expressions on their faces?
c. What are they thinking?
d. At what time of day was the photograph taken?
e. Where was the photograph taken?
f. What are the subjects of the photograph doing?
g. What does the image mean? Support your interpretation with factual evidence presented in the image.
Level III. Connecting the Image to Historical Context
a. Who are the people in the photograph?
b. What message do you think the photographer is trying to convey?
c. What is the situation of the people in the photograph? Point out some visual elements in the photograph that tell you about their situation.
d. Make a connection between meaning in the photograph and the historical events occurring during the time it was created.
e. Might a photograph of this nature be made today? Why or why not?
f. What alternative title would you give this photograph?
Note: Students who are absent today must go to the LOC website and analyze one photo of their choosing. They must submit their answers by email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net to receive full credit.
Today's photograph analysis is worth 50 points. If there is time, students will share their photos and answers with the rest of the class.
HOMEWORK: FINISH THE FIRST TYPED DRAFT OF YOUR RESEARCH PAPER BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007! EMAIL TO ms.kingsbury@verizon.net. 100 POINTS FOR YOUR WORK!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Remember, Kids -
...there is no such word as I'am. It's very curious how many of you use this word! Where did you learn it from?
The correct version is I am.
The correct version is I am.
Controversial Clubs at School -
Please read this article on the nation's first anti-abortion club:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/05/AR2007110502000.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/05/AR2007110502000.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences...
If you must procrastinate...
...here is how you can start your research paper on Tuesday night and turn it in on Wednesday 11/21/07:
http://studenthacks.org/2007/10/30/term-papers/
Highly unadvisable but practical nonetheless.
http://studenthacks.org/2007/10/30/term-papers/
Highly unadvisable but practical nonetheless.
Is life for blacks worse or better now?
Read this research from USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-13-pew-study_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-13-pew-study_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
How much fashion matters on college campuses - even for guys...
Thinking about going to Howard in the fall?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/16/AR2007111602178_2.html?wpisrc=newsletter
If you don't like to dress up, think again!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/16/AR2007111602178_2.html?wpisrc=newsletter
If you don't like to dress up, think again!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Child Witches in Africa?
Please read this article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/world/africa/15witches.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
For 20 points EC, please submit a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/world/africa/15witches.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
For 20 points EC, please submit a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define vocabulary related to writing.
2. write a compare and contrast essay.
3. organize work for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: TO BE TURNED IN - 50 POINTS - DUE AT THE END OF CLASS: Write a one page essay on the following topic: Is it better to be book smart or street smart? Discuss the benefits of being book smart, the benefits of being street smart, and which one is better an why.
2. Ms. Kingsbury will check for 12 handwritten pages of research paper - 100 points. Please bring your pages on Monday if you don't have them today. If you have written you entire paper, type it up and email it to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday 11/21/07.
3. Today's Vocabulary: Parallelism: the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences that have a similar grammatical structure
4. Extra Credit: Quickwrite on page 324 - 40 points.
Homework: Continue to work on your Senior Project!!! Make-up any work that you have missed so far.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define vocabulary related to writing.
2. write a compare and contrast essay.
3. organize work for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: TO BE TURNED IN - 50 POINTS - DUE AT THE END OF CLASS: Write a one page essay on the following topic: Is it better to be book smart or street smart? Discuss the benefits of being book smart, the benefits of being street smart, and which one is better an why.
2. Ms. Kingsbury will check for 12 handwritten pages of research paper - 100 points. Please bring your pages on Monday if you don't have them today. If you have written you entire paper, type it up and email it to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday 11/21/07.
3. Today's Vocabulary: Parallelism: the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences that have a similar grammatical structure
4. Extra Credit: Quickwrite on page 324 - 40 points.
Homework: Continue to work on your Senior Project!!! Make-up any work that you have missed so far.
How to study less by learning things once:
Studying shouldn't take a lot of time - here is how to use your time more efficiently:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-study-less-by-learning-things-once.html
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-study-less-by-learning-things-once.html
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Do you initials determine whether you succeed or fail in life?
Please read this article:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-11-14-name-study_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
20 points extra credit for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-11-14-name-study_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
20 points extra credit for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define unity and coherence in relation to research.
2. differentiate between informal and formal writing.
3. manage their time to meet senior project deadlines.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Will you be ready to show your 12 handwritten pages of research paper to Ms. K tomorrow? If not, why not?
2. Reminders! Write these down!
tomorrow: 12 handwritten pages of research paper in your notebook - 100 points
Due Wednesday 11/21/07: research paper typed and emailed to Ms. K - 200 points
3. Notes: Write these down!
Your research paper should have:
Unity - All sentences relate to the thesis of the paper, either directly or implied.
Coherence - Ideas are arranged in an order that makes sense & flows from one point to another with ease.
4. Notes: Write these down!Your research paper should be formal and contain no slang.
INFORMAL: Some people shouldn’t own pets. Period.
FORMAL: Certain people should not own pets under any circumstances.
5. Practice: Informal to Formal:
Students should change these informal sentences to formal writing.
a. INFORMAL: Why is it that models are starving theirself to death?
b. INFORMAL: Some kids are so dumb that you just can’t understand it.
c. INFORMAL: Your hair will fall out when you get chemo, can you believe it?
d. INFORMAL: College costs so much now it’s crazy.
e. INFORMAL: Violence in Philadelphia is so out of control. It’s messing up everything.
f. INFORMAL: Babies having babies is not right.
Homework: Get your 12 pages together!! 100 points tomorrow for your research paper handwritten draft.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define unity and coherence in relation to research.
2. differentiate between informal and formal writing.
3. manage their time to meet senior project deadlines.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Will you be ready to show your 12 handwritten pages of research paper to Ms. K tomorrow? If not, why not?
2. Reminders! Write these down!
tomorrow: 12 handwritten pages of research paper in your notebook - 100 points
Due Wednesday 11/21/07: research paper typed and emailed to Ms. K - 200 points
3. Notes: Write these down!
Your research paper should have:
Unity - All sentences relate to the thesis of the paper, either directly or implied.
Coherence - Ideas are arranged in an order that makes sense & flows from one point to another with ease.
4. Notes: Write these down!Your research paper should be formal and contain no slang.
INFORMAL: Some people shouldn’t own pets. Period.
FORMAL: Certain people should not own pets under any circumstances.
5. Practice: Informal to Formal:
Students should change these informal sentences to formal writing.
a. INFORMAL: Why is it that models are starving theirself to death?
b. INFORMAL: Some kids are so dumb that you just can’t understand it.
c. INFORMAL: Your hair will fall out when you get chemo, can you believe it?
d. INFORMAL: College costs so much now it’s crazy.
e. INFORMAL: Violence in Philadelphia is so out of control. It’s messing up everything.
f. INFORMAL: Babies having babies is not right.
Homework: Get your 12 pages together!! 100 points tomorrow for your research paper handwritten draft.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Students were given the opportunity to work in the computer lab on their Senior Projects today.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Where did the money go?
Please read this article from the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/12/AR2007111201711.html?referrer=emailarticlepg
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/12/AR2007111201711.html?referrer=emailarticlepg
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences of gratitude.
2. learn and apply new vocabulary.
3. write a thank you letter after a job interview.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Take out a green textbook. Turn to page 324. Write down the vocabulary and definitions in your notebook. Then write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
2. Brainstorm: Make a list of ten things that you are thankful for.
3. Brainstorm: Is it possible to be thankful after dealing with a bad situation? Think of something bad that happened to you that you were thankful for after it was over.
4. Task: Draft your thank you letter. Please use this model:
Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19086
(610) 484-2987
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
December 1, 2010
Company Name
Company Address
City State Zip Code
Dear Ms. Jones:
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on December 1, 2010, to discuss the _______ position available at your company. I was very excited to learn more about your organization. I believe that I will bring ___________ to the job. I am certain that I am the best candidate for this position. I look forward to hearing from you very soon.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
Homework: Type and email your job materials (resume, cover letter, and thank you letter) to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - worth 50 points each. Don't forget that 12 handwritten pages of your research paper are due on Friday - 100 points.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences of gratitude.
2. learn and apply new vocabulary.
3. write a thank you letter after a job interview.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Take out a green textbook. Turn to page 324. Write down the vocabulary and definitions in your notebook. Then write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
2. Brainstorm: Make a list of ten things that you are thankful for.
3. Brainstorm: Is it possible to be thankful after dealing with a bad situation? Think of something bad that happened to you that you were thankful for after it was over.
4. Task: Draft your thank you letter. Please use this model:
Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19086
(610) 484-2987
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
December 1, 2010
Company Name
Company Address
City State Zip Code
Dear Ms. Jones:
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on December 1, 2010, to discuss the _______ position available at your company. I was very excited to learn more about your organization. I believe that I will bring ___________ to the job. I am certain that I am the best candidate for this position. I look forward to hearing from you very soon.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
Homework: Type and email your job materials (resume, cover letter, and thank you letter) to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - worth 50 points each. Don't forget that 12 handwritten pages of your research paper are due on Friday - 100 points.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Announcement: Recommendation Letters for your Senior Project
If you have asked me for a recommendation letter, I will have these to you this week. If you have not asked me and would like one, please write me a letter with your name, three words you would use to describe yourself, what you want to be when you grow up, and why Ms. K is the best teacher to write you a letter.
If you need a recommendation letter from another teacher, I have a form I can email to you to print out and give to that teacher to complete. Please send me a message at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net if you would like me to email that form to you.
If you need a recommendation letter from another teacher, I have a form I can email to you to print out and give to that teacher to complete. Please send me a message at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net if you would like me to email that form to you.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. differentiate between a cover letter and thank you letter.
3. write their own cover letter for a job.
4. locate job search engines on the web.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: What did you think of last night’s Senior Dedication ceremony? If you didn’t go, why? Write 3 sentences.
2. Today’s Vocabulary:
a. Cover Letter: when you apply for a job, this is a letter of introduction that accompanies your resume. It describes your intention to apply for a position and provides an employer with reasons to interview & hire you.
b. Thank You Letter: After you have an interview, you send a follow-up letter to the person you met with. In this letter, you thank them for meeting with you and restate why you are the best person for the job.
3. Notes: The best websites to find a job are:
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.upenn.edu
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/jobs/
4. Task: In your notebook, write a rough draft of a cover letter. Students should project themselves several years into the future and set high standards for themselves. Here is the model you should use; fill in the blanks with your own information:
Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19073
(610) 468-2298
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
November 10, 2010
Company Name
Address
City State Zip
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in response to your advertisement in Careerbuilder for a ______. I am very interested in this position, and I believe I am the best candidate for this job.
I graduated from Overbrook High School in June 2008. I am currently attending ______, and I am majoring in _________ . In my classes, I have learned about ________. My current GPA is _________.
In my previous jobs, I have _________. My job skills include _____________. I am the best candidate for this job because ________________.
My salary requirement for this position is _______. I can be reached at _________ for an interview. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
Homework: Students should type and email their resumes and cover letters to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Students should keep working on the handwritten rough drafts of their research papers. 12 pages of writing is due on Friday, November 16, 2007.
NOTE: PERIOD 4/5 DID NOT COMPLETE THIS CLASSWORK DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY. THIS WORK WILL BE DONE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. differentiate between a cover letter and thank you letter.
3. write their own cover letter for a job.
4. locate job search engines on the web.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: What did you think of last night’s Senior Dedication ceremony? If you didn’t go, why? Write 3 sentences.
2. Today’s Vocabulary:
a. Cover Letter: when you apply for a job, this is a letter of introduction that accompanies your resume. It describes your intention to apply for a position and provides an employer with reasons to interview & hire you.
b. Thank You Letter: After you have an interview, you send a follow-up letter to the person you met with. In this letter, you thank them for meeting with you and restate why you are the best person for the job.
3. Notes: The best websites to find a job are:
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.upenn.edu
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/jobs/
4. Task: In your notebook, write a rough draft of a cover letter. Students should project themselves several years into the future and set high standards for themselves. Here is the model you should use; fill in the blanks with your own information:
Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19073
(610) 468-2298
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
November 10, 2010
Company Name
Address
City State Zip
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in response to your advertisement in Careerbuilder for a ______. I am very interested in this position, and I believe I am the best candidate for this job.
I graduated from Overbrook High School in June 2008. I am currently attending ______, and I am majoring in _________ . In my classes, I have learned about ________. My current GPA is _________.
In my previous jobs, I have _________. My job skills include _____________. I am the best candidate for this job because ________________.
My salary requirement for this position is _______. I can be reached at _________ for an interview. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
Homework: Students should type and email their resumes and cover letters to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Students should keep working on the handwritten rough drafts of their research papers. 12 pages of writing is due on Friday, November 16, 2007.
NOTE: PERIOD 4/5 DID NOT COMPLETE THIS CLASSWORK DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY. THIS WORK WILL BE DONE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Racism as Entertainment?
Read this article about racism as a form of entertainment:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/09/AR2007110900612.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? Does the media keep racism alive to keep audiences entertained, or is it something else? Please respond with a well thought-out opinion of five sentences for 20 points EC.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/09/AR2007110900612.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? Does the media keep racism alive to keep audiences entertained, or is it something else? Please respond with a well thought-out opinion of five sentences for 20 points EC.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Major Scholarship Opportunity
From AXA Achievement:
https://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html
Up to $25k for college going to kids who contribute to their communities. Check it out!
https://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html
Up to $25k for college going to kids who contribute to their communities. Check it out!
Headscarfs at the Hair Salon - Yes or No?
Please read this article about a woman who was refused a job at a hair salon because of her headscarf:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2007/11/08/noindex/nhair108.xml
What do you think? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2007/11/08/noindex/nhair108.xml
What do you think? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the writing process.
2. explain the structure and length of a research paper.
3. begin writing the rough draft of their research paper.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up Part 1: Now that you have seen your first marking period grade, what do you think? What will you do to earn a better grade next marking period?
2. Warm-Up Part 2: What work will you do on the Senior Project research paper now that the deadline for your first rough draft is less than two weeks away?
3. Reminder: Type and email your resume to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007!!! We will work on our cover letter and thank you letter tomorrow. Be here!
4. Notes: Write these down! The actual writing of your research paper should be underway. The WRITING PROCESS includes the following steps:
a. Draft an introduction which seizes your reader’s attention and provides necessary background information. We did this in class on Friday, November 2.
b. State your thesis clearly and assertively. The thesis is the last sentence in your introduction.
c. Develop body paragraphs that elaborate on key ideas. Each research question you wrote should become a chapter in your paper. You will have a minimum total of 12 chapters.
d. Follow an organizational plan. Your chapters should be in a logical order.
e. Draft a conclusion which restates your thesis and leaves the reader with something to think about. Make Ms. K say WOW!
NEXT DEADLINE: YOU SHOULD HAVE 12 HANDWRITTEN PAGES TOWARDS YOUR RESEARCH PAPER DONE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007. WORTH 100 POINTS!!! YOU SHOULD SEE ME ASAP IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN FINDING INFORMATION ON YOUR TOPIC.
5. NOTES: Write these down! Each chapter should start with a topic sentence. State the main point of the chapter. Then provide supporting sentences, about 12 - 15 of these, which offer details and evidence. You can include: facts, examples, anecdotes, or analogies. Finish the paragraph with a clincher sentence. (15-20 sentences total)
6. Notes: Write these down! Some transitional words you can include to move from chapter to chapter are: also, similarly, although, however, on the other hand, as a result, consequently, eventually, first, last, more important, next, therefore.
Homework: Students should continue to write their research paper rough drafts in their notebooks. Students should type and email their resumes to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the writing process.
2. explain the structure and length of a research paper.
3. begin writing the rough draft of their research paper.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up Part 1: Now that you have seen your first marking period grade, what do you think? What will you do to earn a better grade next marking period?
2. Warm-Up Part 2: What work will you do on the Senior Project research paper now that the deadline for your first rough draft is less than two weeks away?
3. Reminder: Type and email your resume to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 14, 2007!!! We will work on our cover letter and thank you letter tomorrow. Be here!
4. Notes: Write these down! The actual writing of your research paper should be underway. The WRITING PROCESS includes the following steps:
a. Draft an introduction which seizes your reader’s attention and provides necessary background information. We did this in class on Friday, November 2.
b. State your thesis clearly and assertively. The thesis is the last sentence in your introduction.
c. Develop body paragraphs that elaborate on key ideas. Each research question you wrote should become a chapter in your paper. You will have a minimum total of 12 chapters.
d. Follow an organizational plan. Your chapters should be in a logical order.
e. Draft a conclusion which restates your thesis and leaves the reader with something to think about. Make Ms. K say WOW!
NEXT DEADLINE: YOU SHOULD HAVE 12 HANDWRITTEN PAGES TOWARDS YOUR RESEARCH PAPER DONE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007. WORTH 100 POINTS!!! YOU SHOULD SEE ME ASAP IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN FINDING INFORMATION ON YOUR TOPIC.
5. NOTES: Write these down! Each chapter should start with a topic sentence. State the main point of the chapter. Then provide supporting sentences, about 12 - 15 of these, which offer details and evidence. You can include: facts, examples, anecdotes, or analogies. Finish the paragraph with a clincher sentence. (15-20 sentences total)
6. Notes: Write these down! Some transitional words you can include to move from chapter to chapter are: also, similarly, although, however, on the other hand, as a result, consequently, eventually, first, last, more important, next, therefore.
Homework: Students should continue to write their research paper rough drafts in their notebooks. Students should type and email their resumes to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. consider answers for job interview questions.
2. describe their progress in the first marking period of school.
3. organize information for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: Describe your job. What do you do? Do you like it? If you do not have a job, why?
2. Announcements:
- outline and resources worksheet due today (50 points and 100 points, respectively)
- rough draft research paper due typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net on 11/21/07 (200 points)
- resume typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net on 11/14/07
- progress reports which were distributed in class today are due signed and returned tomorrow (75 points)
3. Interview Questions: Pretend that you are on an interview for your dream job. Answer the following questions in your notebook - 5 sentences each, write the question and your answer:
a. What is your dream job and why?
b. What is your previous job experience?
c. What would your co-workers say about you?
d. What kind of salary do you require? Why should I pay you that?
e. What is your philosophy towards work?
f. Are you a team player?
g. What is your greatest stregth?
h. Why should we hire you?
While students are doing their classwork, Ms. Kingsbury will check for outlines, resources worksheets, and 8 pages of notes.
Homework: Students should continue doing research on their topics. Progress reports should be signed and returned tomorrow.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. consider answers for job interview questions.
2. describe their progress in the first marking period of school.
3. organize information for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: Describe your job. What do you do? Do you like it? If you do not have a job, why?
2. Announcements:
- outline and resources worksheet due today (50 points and 100 points, respectively)
- rough draft research paper due typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net on 11/21/07 (200 points)
- resume typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net on 11/14/07
- progress reports which were distributed in class today are due signed and returned tomorrow (75 points)
3. Interview Questions: Pretend that you are on an interview for your dream job. Answer the following questions in your notebook - 5 sentences each, write the question and your answer:
a. What is your dream job and why?
b. What is your previous job experience?
c. What would your co-workers say about you?
d. What kind of salary do you require? Why should I pay you that?
e. What is your philosophy towards work?
f. Are you a team player?
g. What is your greatest stregth?
h. Why should we hire you?
While students are doing their classwork, Ms. Kingsbury will check for outlines, resources worksheets, and 8 pages of notes.
Homework: Students should continue doing research on their topics. Progress reports should be signed and returned tomorrow.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Are you right brained or left brained?
Take the test and find out!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/11/03/are-you-a-right-brainer-or-a-left-brainer-take-this-quick-test-to-find-out.aspx
Tell you results and how you know it's true - 20 points EC - five sentences.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/11/03/are-you-a-right-brainer-or-a-left-brainer-take-this-quick-test-to-find-out.aspx
Tell you results and how you know it's true - 20 points EC - five sentences.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Should your parents be able to monitor your driving?
Read this article on teens borrowing their parents' cars:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/03/business/yourmoney/03money.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/03/business/yourmoney/03money.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
Your writing might be good, but here is how to make it even better!
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/improve-your-writing-with-these-editing-tips.html
It's in the editing and revising. The first draft is never the final draft. Click on the above article to get some great tips on fine-tuning your work.
It's in the editing and revising. The first draft is never the final draft. Click on the above article to get some great tips on fine-tuning your work.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Michael Jackson would be sad...
The sign language monkey has passed away.
Just thougt you'd want to know!
Is your college education in the WEEDS?
Please read this article on how offenses committed in high school can effect your chances of going to college:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/02/opinion/02fri4.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
What do you think? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/02/opinion/02fri4.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
What do you think? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
The most frequently used weapon in campus crime...
Read the article from the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/01/AR2007110102260.html?referrer=emailarticlepg
Are you surprised with this study? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/01/AR2007110102260.html?referrer=emailarticlepg
Are you surprised with this study? 20 points EC for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
EC Opportunity: High tech security cameras in school?
Please read the following article on new face-recognition software to be used in school security cameras:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-01-school-cameras_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
For 20 points EC, please write a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-01-school-cameras_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
For 20 points EC, please write a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
EC Opportunity: Should Hollywood writers be allowed to strike?
Read this article from USA Today on the impending strike by Hollywood writers:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/2007-11-01-writers-strike_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
For 20 points EC, provide a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/2007-11-01-writers-strike_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
For 20 points EC, provide a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
No school - enjoy your day off! Don't forget - your resources worksheet is due tomorrow!Tuesy
Friday, November 2, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain how to create an introduction for a research paper.
2. write their own introduction.
3. explain how to create a Senior Project research paper outline.
4. create their own outline.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question in their notebook: What are your plans this weekend in relation to the Senior Project?
2. Notes on research paper introductions:
a. It is 5 sentences long (4 + thesis).
b. The first sentence is an attention-getter, something outrageous that engages your reader, leading them from the outside world into your paper.
c. It can include: background information, a short narrative or story, a surprising statistic, a definition, or a quotation.
d. It starts with a general statement and then gets specific about your topic. The introduction ends with your thesis statement.
3. Create your research paper outline. Start filling it in based on the notes you have taken on your topic.
4. Outline Instructions:
a. Take out your notebook - you will need 12 pages for this task.
b. On the first page at the top, write Chapter 1: Introduction.
c. On each subsequent page at the top, write Chapter 2, Chapter 3.... all the way to Chapter 11.
d. On the last page, write Chapter 12: Conclusion.
e. To create your outline, write your questions in a logical order. For example, you need to define breast cancer before you describe who to treat it.
Homework: Continue to collect notes and fill in your research paper outline.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain how to create an introduction for a research paper.
2. write their own introduction.
3. explain how to create a Senior Project research paper outline.
4. create their own outline.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question in their notebook: What are your plans this weekend in relation to the Senior Project?
2. Notes on research paper introductions:
a. It is 5 sentences long (4 + thesis).
b. The first sentence is an attention-getter, something outrageous that engages your reader, leading them from the outside world into your paper.
c. It can include: background information, a short narrative or story, a surprising statistic, a definition, or a quotation.
d. It starts with a general statement and then gets specific about your topic. The introduction ends with your thesis statement.
3. Create your research paper outline. Start filling it in based on the notes you have taken on your topic.
4. Outline Instructions:
a. Take out your notebook - you will need 12 pages for this task.
b. On the first page at the top, write Chapter 1: Introduction.
c. On each subsequent page at the top, write Chapter 2, Chapter 3.... all the way to Chapter 11.
d. On the last page, write Chapter 12: Conclusion.
e. To create your outline, write your questions in a logical order. For example, you need to define breast cancer before you describe who to treat it.
Homework: Continue to collect notes and fill in your research paper outline.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain what a thesis statement is.
2. write their own thesis statement.
3. organize research notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Write this down!!! Your homework for tonight is to bring in your research proposal tomorrow - typed or written in your notebook is fine. Tomorrow we are going to do our outlines in class. (You should assume at this point that your topic is approved unless I tell you otherwise.)
2. Announcements: Write these down!
a. 8 pages of notes due today (100 pts)
b. Final grades available on Monday
c. Resources worksheet due on Wednesday 11/7/07 (100 pts)
d. Research paper first rough draft due on Wednesday 11/21/07 (100 pts)
3. Task for today: Write a thesis and introduction for your research paper.
a. Distribute intro handouts.
b. Copy the intro you receive into your notebook.
c. Underline the last sentence of the paragraph - this is the thesis.
d. While you are writing, I will check your 8 pages of notes.
4. Notes: What is a thesis statement?
a. It is the main point and controlling idea of your paper.
b. It is the final sentence in your introduction paragraph.
c. It is NOT a statement of fact.
d. It is an assertion and opinion you have about your topic. It should make your reader say, “What? Really?!”
Examples of a thesis statement:
a. The violence rate in Philadelphia is increasing, because the government is not doing its job.
b. Football players deserve all the money they make, because they have special skills and provide a service to the public.
c. Although HIV is a terrible disease, patients can still live healthy and productive lives.
TASK: WRITE YOUR OWN THESIS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES YOUR OPINION AND IS CONTROVERSIAL. REMEMBER: A THESIS IS ONLY ONE SENTENCE!!
Homework: Continue collecting notes for your research paper. Bring in your research proposal tomorrow!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain what a thesis statement is.
2. write their own thesis statement.
3. organize research notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Write this down!!! Your homework for tonight is to bring in your research proposal tomorrow - typed or written in your notebook is fine. Tomorrow we are going to do our outlines in class. (You should assume at this point that your topic is approved unless I tell you otherwise.)
2. Announcements: Write these down!
a. 8 pages of notes due today (100 pts)
b. Final grades available on Monday
c. Resources worksheet due on Wednesday 11/7/07 (100 pts)
d. Research paper first rough draft due on Wednesday 11/21/07 (100 pts)
3. Task for today: Write a thesis and introduction for your research paper.
a. Distribute intro handouts.
b. Copy the intro you receive into your notebook.
c. Underline the last sentence of the paragraph - this is the thesis.
d. While you are writing, I will check your 8 pages of notes.
4. Notes: What is a thesis statement?
a. It is the main point and controlling idea of your paper.
b. It is the final sentence in your introduction paragraph.
c. It is NOT a statement of fact.
d. It is an assertion and opinion you have about your topic. It should make your reader say, “What? Really?!”
Examples of a thesis statement:
a. The violence rate in Philadelphia is increasing, because the government is not doing its job.
b. Football players deserve all the money they make, because they have special skills and provide a service to the public.
c. Although HIV is a terrible disease, patients can still live healthy and productive lives.
TASK: WRITE YOUR OWN THESIS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES YOUR OPINION AND IS CONTROVERSIAL. REMEMBER: A THESIS IS ONLY ONE SENTENCE!!
Homework: Continue collecting notes for your research paper. Bring in your research proposal tomorrow!
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