Objectives:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
1. activate prior knowledge.
2. analyze stereotypes about men and women.
3. adjust to a new class dynamic.
Agenda:
1. As our current unit from the PST is focused on the plight of women, students will experience a new seating arrangement - males on one side of the classroom, and females on the other side. Students will not be given any prior notice of this new arrangement and will thereby experience a disequilibrium as they enter the room and sit in their new seats.
2. Warm-up: How do you feel about this new seating arrangement? Why do you think that Ms. Kingsbury has organized the class in this fashion? Describe in detail the people you see sitting across the room from you now. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students and offer her explanation as to why males and females have been segregated from each other.
3. Brainstorm and Discussion: Complete these statements:
a. Men are always good at....
b. Women are always good at...
c. The best jobs and work for men are...
d. The best jobs and work for women are...
e. Men are the worst at....
f. Women are the worst at...
We will have a class discussion about these statements and see what stereotypes they generate among the students.
4. Brainstorm and Discussion: Students will complete the following statements:
a. Religious institutions are for/against women because....
b. Religious institutions are for/against men because....
5. Discussion: We will discuss how race factors into the gender issue., i.e., is it easier to be a black female versus a black male or harder?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their Senior Project - DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!!!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Should we change the school starting time?
Please read this article about teenage sleep patterns and the school starting time:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/opinion/14kalish.html?th&emc=th
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/opinion/14kalish.html?th&emc=th
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
Steroid use in hip hop?
Please read this article about alleged use of steroids by big-time hip hop entertainers like 50 Cent, Timbaland, and Mary J. Blige:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/arts/music/15hiph.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Do you believe it? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/arts/music/15hiph.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Do you believe it? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
Monday, January 21, 2008 - NO SCHOOL!
HAPPY M.L.K. DAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF! THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CHANGE THE WORLD...
Monday, January 21, 2008 - NO SCHOOL!
HAPPY M.L.K. DAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF! THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CHANGE THE WORLD...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize an opinion based on information from media and peers.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will write their answer to the following questions in their notebooks and should be prepared to share their answers: Think about the girl from WPHS who got jumped and slashed up because someone was 'jealous' of her. What do you think of this situation? Could this happen to you? How can these things be prevented? How can you be prepared for a situation like this? Would you ever do something like this to some one else?
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
2. Sound-Off Activity: School - what's irking you? What's going good? Write five sentences then be prepared to share your thoughts.
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
Homework: Students will continue to work on their senior projects. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize an opinion based on information from media and peers.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will write their answer to the following questions in their notebooks and should be prepared to share their answers: Think about the girl from WPHS who got jumped and slashed up because someone was 'jealous' of her. What do you think of this situation? Could this happen to you? How can these things be prevented? How can you be prepared for a situation like this? Would you ever do something like this to some one else?
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
2. Sound-Off Activity: School - what's irking you? What's going good? Write five sentences then be prepared to share your thoughts.
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
Homework: Students will continue to work on their senior projects. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Objectives:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
a. critically analyze media.
b. reflect on personal experiences.
c. analyze poetry.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: American Idol in Philly: Did you watch it last night? What did you think? If you didn't watch it, why?
2. Word of the Day: Hypothesis - making an educated guess about something and then testing to see if it's true
3. Today's Vocabulary: Statistic - a number with meaning, helpful in proving a hypothesis
4. Today's Classwork:
a. page 726: Quickwrite - 5 sentences
b. Write the definition of couplet in your notebook.
c. Write your own couplet about the senior project.
Example: This project rules my fate; without it, I can't graduate.
d. page 727: Read "To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. Housman
e. Question to answer: What does this poem mean to you? (3 sentences)
f. page 729: #8
Homework: Continue work on the senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this lesson, students will be able to:
a. critically analyze media.
b. reflect on personal experiences.
c. analyze poetry.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: American Idol in Philly: Did you watch it last night? What did you think? If you didn't watch it, why?
2. Word of the Day: Hypothesis - making an educated guess about something and then testing to see if it's true
3. Today's Vocabulary: Statistic - a number with meaning, helpful in proving a hypothesis
4. Today's Classwork:
a. page 726: Quickwrite - 5 sentences
b. Write the definition of couplet in your notebook.
c. Write your own couplet about the senior project.
Example: This project rules my fate; without it, I can't graduate.
d. page 727: Read "To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. Housman
e. Question to answer: What does this poem mean to you? (3 sentences)
f. page 729: #8
Homework: Continue work on the senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the criteria for a proficient senior portfolio.
2. define new vocabulary.
3. learn and apply organizational skills.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following question in their notebooks: What did you think of the STD presentation and testing yesterday? If you were absent, why?
2. Word of the Day - Inquiry: asking questions and finding answers
(This word is applicable to the students' year-long work on their senior projects, as this is exactly the process in which they have been engaging.)
3. Senior Project Scoring Discussion:
a. Each part is scored 0-5 on the following criteria:
Content - what you actually wrote
Focus - staying on topic
Organization - logical order
Conventions - grammar, spelling, punctuation, format
b. Project is worth 300 points. You must get 210 to pass (70% or better).
c. You must have a cover - photos, drawings, collages, writing, any kind of personal expression.
d. You must include bonus materials - awards, report cards, pictures, writing, anything which you are proud of.
4. Review Table of Contents for the Senior Project. Students requiring this information should send an email request to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Homework: Continue working on your senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the criteria for a proficient senior portfolio.
2. define new vocabulary.
3. learn and apply organizational skills.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following question in their notebooks: What did you think of the STD presentation and testing yesterday? If you were absent, why?
2. Word of the Day - Inquiry: asking questions and finding answers
(This word is applicable to the students' year-long work on their senior projects, as this is exactly the process in which they have been engaging.)
3. Senior Project Scoring Discussion:
a. Each part is scored 0-5 on the following criteria:
Content - what you actually wrote
Focus - staying on topic
Organization - logical order
Conventions - grammar, spelling, punctuation, format
b. Project is worth 300 points. You must get 210 to pass (70% or better).
c. You must have a cover - photos, drawings, collages, writing, any kind of personal expression.
d. You must include bonus materials - awards, report cards, pictures, writing, anything which you are proud of.
4. Review Table of Contents for the Senior Project. Students requiring this information should send an email request to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Homework: Continue working on your senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Your thoughts on the Google Generation?
Please read this article about today's so-called Google Generation:
http://www.bl.uk/news/2008/pressrelease20080116.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.bl.uk/news/2008/pressrelease20080116.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
How you can be happier...
Please read this article on boosting your overall happiness levels:
http://articles.mercola.com:80/sites/articles/archive/2008/1/19/simple-secrets-of-how-to-be-happy.aspx
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic?
http://articles.mercola.com:80/sites/articles/archive/2008/1/19/simple-secrets-of-how-to-be-happy.aspx
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic?
How text messages can change a relationship
Please read this article about Islamic law and text messaging:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/18/AR2008011803628.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/18/AR2008011803628.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
The origin of STDs -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114213238.htm
Does this surprise you? 20 points for your well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
Does this surprise you? 20 points for your well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Students will participate in the STD presentation and testing from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008 - EARLY DISMISSAL!
Students will complete any EC work to be counted for this marking period and submit their make-up work.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ms. Kingsbury will be out for a doctor's appointment today. EC work will be left for the students to complete.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn and apply new vocabulary.
2. write and give a speech.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should write the following WORD OF THE DAY into their notebooks: Hedonist: a person who devotes their life to the pursuit of pleasure and fun above all else.
2. Question - Vocabulary Application - Name a person who you consider to be a hedonist, either someone you know personally or a celebrity. What kinds of things does this person do?
3. Students will finish writing their EC speeches and, if there is time, present them in front of the class.
Homework: SP! SP! SP!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn and apply new vocabulary.
2. write and give a speech.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should write the following WORD OF THE DAY into their notebooks: Hedonist: a person who devotes their life to the pursuit of pleasure and fun above all else.
2. Question - Vocabulary Application - Name a person who you consider to be a hedonist, either someone you know personally or a celebrity. What kinds of things does this person do?
3. Students will finish writing their EC speeches and, if there is time, present them in front of the class.
Homework: SP! SP! SP!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. determine a work schedule for the upcoming week.
2. reflect on their past academic experiences.
3. craft a speech.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: Which extra credit opportunities have you taken advantage this marking period? If you haven't done any, why?
2. Extra Credit Blitz: Students should write and perform a STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH.
a. 100 points for writing the speech.
b. 100 points for freestyling the speech.
c. 200 points for writing and reading the speech.
3. Students will receive their make-up work slips. Work is due to Ms. Kingsbury by Friday, 1/11/08 , at noon! Nothing accepted after that point!
4. Students will have a semester test on Wednesday 1/9/08. As an assembly is scheduled for that day and might possibly run into our class time, we may take this test on Friday instead.
Homework: Senior Project, as usual!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. determine a work schedule for the upcoming week.
2. reflect on their past academic experiences.
3. craft a speech.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: Which extra credit opportunities have you taken advantage this marking period? If you haven't done any, why?
2. Extra Credit Blitz: Students should write and perform a STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH.
a. 100 points for writing the speech.
b. 100 points for freestyling the speech.
c. 200 points for writing and reading the speech.
3. Students will receive their make-up work slips. Work is due to Ms. Kingsbury by Friday, 1/11/08 , at noon! Nothing accepted after that point!
4. Students will have a semester test on Wednesday 1/9/08. As an assembly is scheduled for that day and might possibly run into our class time, we may take this test on Friday instead.
Homework: Senior Project, as usual!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Does this surprise you?
Read this article about seat belt use and obesity:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080102222805.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080102222805.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
A Law Against Kissing In South Africa?
Read this article about the new law in South Africa which bans teenage kissing:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/05/AR2008010501678.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/05/AR2008010501678.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic....
Friday, January 4, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. see two sides of an issue.
2. reflect on personal skill and achievements.
3. write an essay introducing their senior project portfolios.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: What are three things that are really bothering you right now? What three things in your life are you loving right now?
2. Question to answer and discuss: With the marking period coming to a close, what grade do you think you deserve in English class? Why?
3. Questions to answer and discuss: How do you feel about speaking in front of the class? Why do you feel this way?
4. Model for the Portfolio Introduction: Students should write this in their notebooks:
My name is _____, and this is the introduction to my senior project. I began working on my senior project in September 2007. Initially, I felt ___ about the
senior project, because _____. Now I feel _____ about it, because _____. During the process of completing my senior project, I _____ (3 sentences). I received support from _____ to do my work. It was easy/difficult to do this project, because _____ (2 sentences). The part of the senior project that I am most proud of is _____, because _____ (2 sentences). On my cover, you see _____. Overall, when I think about the senior project, _____ 2 sentences). To next year's seniors, I would advise them to ____ with respect to the senior project.
This essay is due typed and emailed by 1/25/08.
Homework: Senior Project, people!!!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. see two sides of an issue.
2. reflect on personal skill and achievements.
3. write an essay introducing their senior project portfolios.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: What are three things that are really bothering you right now? What three things in your life are you loving right now?
2. Question to answer and discuss: With the marking period coming to a close, what grade do you think you deserve in English class? Why?
3. Questions to answer and discuss: How do you feel about speaking in front of the class? Why do you feel this way?
4. Model for the Portfolio Introduction: Students should write this in their notebooks:
My name is _____, and this is the introduction to my senior project. I began working on my senior project in September 2007. Initially, I felt ___ about the
senior project, because _____. Now I feel _____ about it, because _____. During the process of completing my senior project, I _____ (3 sentences). I received support from _____ to do my work. It was easy/difficult to do this project, because _____ (2 sentences). The part of the senior project that I am most proud of is _____, because _____ (2 sentences). On my cover, you see _____. Overall, when I think about the senior project, _____ 2 sentences). To next year's seniors, I would advise them to ____ with respect to the senior project.
This essay is due typed and emailed by 1/25/08.
Homework: Senior Project, people!!!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn new vocabulary words.
2. consider issues of social and moral importance.
3. write an essay reflecting on personal skill and quality.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Consider the following statement: People in positions of power and importance should be held to a higher standard of character and integrity that the average person. Do you agree? Write 1/2 page - students will be given an opportunity to share their answers for 30 points extra credit.
2. Today's vocabulary: From page 731 in the textbook, students should write down the following words and their definitions: genial, divinity, dispassionately, delusional, distraught.
3. Vocabulary Exercise: Students should consider the following people:
a. Ms. Kingsbury
b. Ms. Young
c. Oprah
d. George Bush
e. a drug addict
f. Paris Hilton
Match each person above with one of today's vocabulary words. Write one sentence explaining why you chose this word. Example: Ms. Kingsbury is distraught, because she has so many essays to grade.
4. Model for the Research Paper Self-Assessment (this is called the senior project self-assessment in your packet):
The topic of my research paper is _____. I chose this topic, because _____. The five things that I did in order to write my research paper are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
It was easy/hard for me to write my research paper, because _____. I feel that I deserve ____ on my research paper, because _____. The strengths in my paper are _____. The weaknesses in my paper are _____.
This essay is due typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by 1/17/08.
Homework: THE USUAL! WORK ON THAT SENIOR PROJECT!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn new vocabulary words.
2. consider issues of social and moral importance.
3. write an essay reflecting on personal skill and quality.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Consider the following statement: People in positions of power and importance should be held to a higher standard of character and integrity that the average person. Do you agree? Write 1/2 page - students will be given an opportunity to share their answers for 30 points extra credit.
2. Today's vocabulary: From page 731 in the textbook, students should write down the following words and their definitions: genial, divinity, dispassionately, delusional, distraught.
3. Vocabulary Exercise: Students should consider the following people:
a. Ms. Kingsbury
b. Ms. Young
c. Oprah
d. George Bush
e. a drug addict
f. Paris Hilton
Match each person above with one of today's vocabulary words. Write one sentence explaining why you chose this word. Example: Ms. Kingsbury is distraught, because she has so many essays to grade.
4. Model for the Research Paper Self-Assessment (this is called the senior project self-assessment in your packet):
The topic of my research paper is _____. I chose this topic, because _____. The five things that I did in order to write my research paper are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
It was easy/hard for me to write my research paper, because _____. I feel that I deserve ____ on my research paper, because _____. The strengths in my paper are _____. The weaknesses in my paper are _____.
This essay is due typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by 1/17/08.
Homework: THE USUAL! WORK ON THAT SENIOR PROJECT!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. discuss issues of social relevance.
3. discuss issues of personal relevance.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Welcome back!! Make a list of five things that you did or that happened to you over the Winter Break.
2. Very Important Dates: Write these down!!
a. Semester test on Wednesday 01/09/08.
b. Make-up work due Friday 01/11/08. Grades go in that weekend. You will be given a make-up work sheet on Monday.
c. THE NEW DUE DATE FOR THE SENIOR PROJECT IS FRIDAY 02/01/08!!!
d. Report cards distributed to your parents in the evening on 02/05/08.
3. Brainstorm: Write 1/2 page - Guns on New Year's Eve... is this really a problem? What do you know about this issue? How can erratic firing be controlled? Students will reflect on how this issues affects their neighborhood and what can be done to correct it, if anything.
4. Brainstorm: Write two sentences for each: What can you do to make this year better for... a. yourself? b. your parents? c. your friends? d. your teachers?
Homework: Students should continue to work on their senior project assignments.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. discuss issues of social relevance.
3. discuss issues of personal relevance.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Welcome back!! Make a list of five things that you did or that happened to you over the Winter Break.
2. Very Important Dates: Write these down!!
a. Semester test on Wednesday 01/09/08.
b. Make-up work due Friday 01/11/08. Grades go in that weekend. You will be given a make-up work sheet on Monday.
c. THE NEW DUE DATE FOR THE SENIOR PROJECT IS FRIDAY 02/01/08!!!
d. Report cards distributed to your parents in the evening on 02/05/08.
3. Brainstorm: Write 1/2 page - Guns on New Year's Eve... is this really a problem? What do you know about this issue? How can erratic firing be controlled? Students will reflect on how this issues affects their neighborhood and what can be done to correct it, if anything.
4. Brainstorm: Write two sentences for each: What can you do to make this year better for... a. yourself? b. your parents? c. your friends? d. your teachers?
Homework: Students should continue to work on their senior project assignments.
Good Riddance Day - Would you take part?
Read this article from the CS Monitor about Good Riddance Day:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1231/p01s03-usgn.html
Would you have taken part? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1231/p01s03-usgn.html
Would you have taken part? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
OMG - is it a profanity?
Read this article from the Washington Post about the prevalent use of the phrase "Oh my God!" -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/24/AR2007122401992.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/24/AR2007122401992.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Is your bad behavior making you sick?
Read this article from Science Daily about how getting sick is a
"payback" for bad behavior:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/08/990831075627.htm
Do you agree? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
"payback" for bad behavior:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/08/990831075627.htm
Do you agree? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Is it better to let kids be unsupervised?
Please read this article from Science Daily about how unsupervised kids are
healthier than other kids:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071218192030.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
healthier than other kids:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071218192030.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Do your parents know what kinds of risks you take?
Read this article from Science Daily about children's risk-taking:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071216140050.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071216140050.htm
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Can Teachers Keep You Healthy?
Please read this article from Science Daily:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071217141431.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071217141431.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences....
Monday, December 24, 2007
Thoughtful message or menace to society?
Read this article from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/24/us/24shopdrop.html
What do you think about reverse shoplifting? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion on this topic....
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20 - Friday, December 21, 2007
Students will have their December notebook check (worth 200 points) and complete any make-up work for this year, i.e., 2007 Accomplishments essay, self-assessments for the Senior Project, etc.
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize personal experiences into a reflection essay.
2. examine personal essays.
3. write a self-assessment about their own writing.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: To be turned in at the end of class: 50 points - Write a 1 page (5 paragraph) essay about your 5 biggest/greatest accomplishments in 2007.
2. Write down the model for your Mission Statement Self-Assessment; due typed and emailed by December 31, 2007:
In my mission statement, I discuss the three personal qualities which describe the kind of person that I am. The three words that I use to describe myself are _____, _____, and _____. I believe that I deserve a _____ on my essay. The strengths in my essay are _____ and _____. The weaknesses in my essay are _____ and _____.
3. Write down the model for your Career Goals Self-Assessment; due typed and emailed by December 31, 2007:
In my career goals essay, I discuss my plans for my future - my college choice, my career choice, and how I will achieve my aspirations. I believe that I deserve a _____ on my essay. The strengths in my essay are _____ and _____. The weaknesses in my essay are _____ and _____.
Homework: Students should prepare for tomorrow's notebook check for December's classwork - worth 150 points.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize personal experiences into a reflection essay.
2. examine personal essays.
3. write a self-assessment about their own writing.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: To be turned in at the end of class: 50 points - Write a 1 page (5 paragraph) essay about your 5 biggest/greatest accomplishments in 2007.
2. Write down the model for your Mission Statement Self-Assessment; due typed and emailed by December 31, 2007:
In my mission statement, I discuss the three personal qualities which describe the kind of person that I am. The three words that I use to describe myself are _____, _____, and _____. I believe that I deserve a _____ on my essay. The strengths in my essay are _____ and _____. The weaknesses in my essay are _____ and _____.
3. Write down the model for your Career Goals Self-Assessment; due typed and emailed by December 31, 2007:
In my career goals essay, I discuss my plans for my future - my college choice, my career choice, and how I will achieve my aspirations. I believe that I deserve a _____ on my essay. The strengths in my essay are _____ and _____. The weaknesses in my essay are _____ and _____.
Homework: Students should prepare for tomorrow's notebook check for December's classwork - worth 150 points.
Monday, December 17 - Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sorry, kids! Ms. Kingsbury was home sick! I know you were well behaved while I was out!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Could you live without a computer?
Read this article from USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2007-12-16-computer-free-students_N.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2007-12-16-computer-free-students_N.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Getting along with peers = better grades?
Please read this article from Science Daily about the relationship between getting along with peers and student achievement:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/09/980908073710.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/09/980908073710.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Do your teachers know what they are doing?
Please read this article from Science Daily about poorly performing math teachers:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071211233424.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071211233424.htm
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Abstinence Education - Good or Bad Idea?
Please read this article from the Washington Post about abstinence and sex education:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/15/AR2007121500773.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences about this topic....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/15/AR2007121500773.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences about this topic....
Appropriate for College Course Work?
Please read this article about college students at Dusquene University in Pittsburgh who corresponded with a serial killer as part of a college class:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07350/841430-298.stm?cmpid=HBEHTML#
What do you think about this? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic...
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07350/841430-298.stm?cmpid=HBEHTML#
What do you think about this? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic...
Friday, December 14, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Period 4/5 will do yesterday's work due a financial aid assembly which precluded such. Period 8 will not meet today due to today's early dismissal.
Have a nice weekend!
Have a nice weekend!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define words related to the Senior Project.
2. analyze personal documents.
3. synthesize information and write a formal essay.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: If you could give a gift to anyone in the whole entire world, and you have unlimited money to spend, what would you give, who would you give it to, and why? 4-5 sentences
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Job Materials Self-Assessment: When you analyze your resume, cover letter, thank you letter, and recommendations, and draw conclusions about these documents
b. Hireability: Based on your school work, job experience, and personal qualities, how easy or difficult it will be for you to get a job
3. Task: Write the rough draft of your job materials self-assessment using the following model: The components of the Job Materials section are my resume, cover and thank you letters, and my two recommendations. It was easy/hard for me to write my resume, because _______. In my resume, I talk about _____. It was easy/hard to write my cover and thank you letters, because _____. My recommendations were easy/hard to obtain, because _____. My recommendations are written by _____ and _____, and they say _____. After I graduate from high school and/or college, it will be easy/hard for me to be hired for a job, because ____. I have/have not held a job during high school, because _______. This has impacted me _________.
Homework: Finish typing transcript assessment and email it to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define words related to the Senior Project.
2. analyze personal documents.
3. synthesize information and write a formal essay.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: If you could give a gift to anyone in the whole entire world, and you have unlimited money to spend, what would you give, who would you give it to, and why? 4-5 sentences
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Job Materials Self-Assessment: When you analyze your resume, cover letter, thank you letter, and recommendations, and draw conclusions about these documents
b. Hireability: Based on your school work, job experience, and personal qualities, how easy or difficult it will be for you to get a job
3. Task: Write the rough draft of your job materials self-assessment using the following model: The components of the Job Materials section are my resume, cover and thank you letters, and my two recommendations. It was easy/hard for me to write my resume, because _______. In my resume, I talk about _____. It was easy/hard to write my cover and thank you letters, because _____. My recommendations were easy/hard to obtain, because _____. My recommendations are written by _____ and _____, and they say _____. After I graduate from high school and/or college, it will be easy/hard for me to be hired for a job, because ____. I have/have not held a job during high school, because _______. This has impacted me _________.
Homework: Finish typing transcript assessment and email it to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define and apply new vocabulary words.
2. read and anlayze poetry.
3. connect literature to their own lives.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Take out a textbook and turn to page 1094. Please write the following words and definitions into your notebook: stupefying, oppressive, succumbed, ostentatious, dementedly. Then turn to page 1100 and complete the vocabulary development questions in your notebook.
2. Complete your NARRATIVE ----> Works Cited Page task from yesterday if you didn't already finish it - 50 points.
3. Read "The End and the Beginning" by Wislawa Szymborska on pages 1099 - 1099. Take a handout and complete the following questions in your notebook:
a. Why is it ironic that the poet uses the phrase "tidy up" to describe what happens after war?
b. What is the implication in the fourth stanza about the media's role in war coverage (lines 18-21)?
c. Who is the "someone" who is referred to repeatedly in the poem?
d. Lines 37-43 refer to the future generations after the war is over. Do you believe that those who don't remember the past are doomed to repeat it? Why or why not?
e. Who is the "someone" referred to in the last stanza? Is this a positive or negative image? Why?
4. Writing Task: Write your own "End and Beginning" poem. For example: When the school day ends and all the kids go home, what happens? When the grocery store closes up at night, what happens? When you turn the lights off at night, what happens outside in your neighborhood? When you step off the bus, what happens to the people that are left? Write a 12 line poem.
Questions and poem are worth a total of 50 points. Due at the end of class!
Homework: Students should continue to work on their senior projects!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define and apply new vocabulary words.
2. read and anlayze poetry.
3. connect literature to their own lives.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Take out a textbook and turn to page 1094. Please write the following words and definitions into your notebook: stupefying, oppressive, succumbed, ostentatious, dementedly. Then turn to page 1100 and complete the vocabulary development questions in your notebook.
2. Complete your NARRATIVE ----> Works Cited Page task from yesterday if you didn't already finish it - 50 points.
3. Read "The End and the Beginning" by Wislawa Szymborska on pages 1099 - 1099. Take a handout and complete the following questions in your notebook:
a. Why is it ironic that the poet uses the phrase "tidy up" to describe what happens after war?
b. What is the implication in the fourth stanza about the media's role in war coverage (lines 18-21)?
c. Who is the "someone" who is referred to repeatedly in the poem?
d. Lines 37-43 refer to the future generations after the war is over. Do you believe that those who don't remember the past are doomed to repeat it? Why or why not?
e. Who is the "someone" referred to in the last stanza? Is this a positive or negative image? Why?
4. Writing Task: Write your own "End and Beginning" poem. For example: When the school day ends and all the kids go home, what happens? When the grocery store closes up at night, what happens? When you turn the lights off at night, what happens outside in your neighborhood? When you step off the bus, what happens to the people that are left? Write a 12 line poem.
Questions and poem are worth a total of 50 points. Due at the end of class!
Homework: Students should continue to work on their senior projects!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their knowledge about college.
2. describe the features of a works cited page.
3. create their own works cited page from a narrative.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions: Write a short paragraph in your notebook about what the academic work will be like in college, i.e., is it hard? What are the expectations? How is college different from high school? What can you do now to prepare yourself for the work in college? Ms. Kingsbury is asking these questions because many students say they want to go to college, but their current actions (or lack thereof) do not reflect their words.
2. Notes: Features of a Works Cited page: Write these all down into your notebook!
a. Begin your Works Cited page on a separate page at the end of your research paper.
b. The entries on the Works Cited page should be in alphabetical order. Most entries will begin with the author’s last name. Sometimes the entry will begin with the title.
c. Format of a book entry: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. (Any pamphlets or brochures are also cited in this format.)
d. Format of a magazine/newspaper article entry: Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages.
e. Format of a website entry: Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Online Publication. Date of Publication. Date of Access. (If there is no author, start the entry with the title.)
f. Format of an interview entry: Name of Person Interviewed. Personal Interview. Date of Interview.
g. Visit this site for more help: http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/workscited/
3. Task: Turn this narrative into a Works Cited page - 50 points for your effort!
Class of 2008! I close my eyes, and I picture myself walking down the aisle and receiving my diploma and shaking Ms. Young’s hand and giving the finger to that teacher that forced me to go to summer school last year. I can’t wait to graduate, but first I need to write a research paper for the Senior Project.
I decide to do a paper on violence and hip hop. I go to the Free Library of Philadelphia at 19th and Vine, and I find a book called Hip Hop Kills. It is written by this guy named Michael Dyson, and it is published by the University of Pennsylvania Press right here in Philly. The book is two years old.
I find another book called The Myth of the Violent Rapper. It is written by my old head Queen Latifah. It’s also two years old, and it was published by Harcum Press out of NYC.
After browsing through the books, I hit the magazines. I find this article by Jesse Jackson in Ebony; it’s called, “Stop the Violence Against Ourselves.” The magazine is from November 17, 2007, and I think the volume is 15. I find the article on pages 25-30.
I find another article about TI; it’s in the NY Times, and it’s called, “TI: Did He Do It?” I think the volume is 181. It was written by this girl named Shakira Lawrence, and it’s on page 10. The newspaper is from October 31, 2007, the day before my birthday!
After the books and magazines and hit the computer. I go to Google, and I amazingly find the phone number for Atlantic Records. Should I call it? I pick up my Razor - why not, right? It rings, and next thing I know I somehow get transferred to Lil Kim!! Holy $!&%!!! I talk to her for ten minutes about her trial and perjury conviction. It’s December 15, 2007, and it’s a day I’ll never forget.
I do a few more searches on violence and hip hop music. I visit a site and read this jawn called, “Biggie, Tupac - Is 50 Next?” I don’t see any author, but the site is http://www.urbangrip.com/biggietupac50.html, and it was published on April 20, 2005. Then I find another jawn called, “Drop Your Weapons!” This jawn was written by DeShaun Green back on February 14, 2003, and I found it at http://www.cnn.com/us/violence/green/021403.html.
I went to Wikipedia too. My teacher says to NOT USE WIKIPEDIA as my main source of info, which is why I read all that other stuff. Did you know that people just like you and me actually write the stuff you read on Wikipedia? Seriously, that kid with the corny hoodie could get it in his head that he knows something about heart surgery and could write a Wikipedia article about it!
So now I have a whole bunch of stuff to read, and I need to turn all this into a Works Cited page.
Will you help me?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their research papers and transcript assessments. Both are due ASAP to Ms. Kingsbury!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their knowledge about college.
2. describe the features of a works cited page.
3. create their own works cited page from a narrative.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following questions: Write a short paragraph in your notebook about what the academic work will be like in college, i.e., is it hard? What are the expectations? How is college different from high school? What can you do now to prepare yourself for the work in college? Ms. Kingsbury is asking these questions because many students say they want to go to college, but their current actions (or lack thereof) do not reflect their words.
2. Notes: Features of a Works Cited page: Write these all down into your notebook!
a. Begin your Works Cited page on a separate page at the end of your research paper.
b. The entries on the Works Cited page should be in alphabetical order. Most entries will begin with the author’s last name. Sometimes the entry will begin with the title.
c. Format of a book entry: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. (Any pamphlets or brochures are also cited in this format.)
d. Format of a magazine/newspaper article entry: Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages.
e. Format of a website entry: Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Online Publication. Date of Publication. Date of Access
f. Format of an interview entry: Name of Person Interviewed. Personal Interview. Date of Interview.
g. Visit this site for more help: http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/workscited/
3. Task: Turn this narrative into a Works Cited page - 50 points for your effort!
Class of 2008! I close my eyes, and I picture myself walking down the aisle and receiving my diploma and shaking Ms. Young’s hand and giving the finger to that teacher that forced me to go to summer school last year. I can’t wait to graduate, but first I need to write a research paper for the Senior Project.
I decide to do a paper on violence and hip hop. I go to the Free Library of Philadelphia at 19th and Vine, and I find a book called Hip Hop Kills. It is written by this guy named Michael Dyson, and it is published by the University of Pennsylvania Press right here in Philly. The book is two years old.
I find another book called The Myth of the Violent Rapper. It is written by my old head Queen Latifah. It’s also two years old, and it was published by Harcum Press out of NYC.
After browsing through the books, I hit the magazines. I find this article by Jesse Jackson in Ebony; it’s called, “Stop the Violence Against Ourselves.” The magazine is from November 17, 2007, and I think the volume is 15. I find the article on pages 25-30.
I find another article about TI; it’s in the NY Times, and it’s called, “TI: Did He Do It?” I think the volume is 181. It was written by this girl named Shakira Lawrence, and it’s on page 10. The newspaper is from October 31, 2007, the day before my birthday!
After the books and magazines and hit the computer. I go to Google, and I amazingly find the phone number for Atlantic Records. Should I call it? I pick up my Razor - why not, right? It rings, and next thing I know I somehow get transferred to Lil Kim!! Holy $!&%!!! I talk to her for ten minutes about her trial and perjury conviction. It’s December 15, 2007, and it’s a day I’ll never forget.
I do a few more searches on violence and hip hop music. I visit a site and read this jawn called, “Biggie, Tupac - Is 50 Next?” I don’t see any author, but the site is http://www.urbangrip.com/biggietupac50.html, and it was published on April 20, 2005. Then I find another jawn called, “Drop Your Weapons!” This jawn was written by DeShaun Green back on February 14, 2003, and I found it at http://www.cnn.com/us/violence/green/021403.html.
I went to Wikipedia too. My teacher says to NOT USE WIKIPEDIA as my main source of info, which is why I read all that other stuff. Did you know that people just like you and me actually write the stuff you read on Wikipedia? Seriously, that kid with the corny hoodie could get it in his head that he knows something about heart surgery and could write a Wikipedia article about it!
So now I have a whole bunch of stuff to read, and I need to turn all this into a Works Cited page.
Will you help me?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their research papers and transcript assessments. Both are due ASAP to Ms. Kingsbury!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define vocabulary related to research.
2. analyze a sample research paper.
3. synthesize personal experiences into an essay.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What do you know about the Hollywood writers' strike? Do you think that talk show hosts and actors need writers, or are they good enough speakers on their own? Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Enthusiasm: expressing your excitement and passion which shows a love for your topic
b. Works Cited Page: also known as a bibliography, this is the list of books, articles, and websites that you read to learn about your research topic
c. Citation: when you write your research paper, you internally cite the places you found your information so you aren't caught plagiarizing. You do this by putting, in parentheses, the name of the author who wrote the information that you are referencing.
3. Textbook: pages 216-220: Review a sample research paper and works cited page.
Homework: Students should continue working on their research papers, first or second drafts. Students should also type their transcript assessments.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define vocabulary related to research.
2. analyze a sample research paper.
3. synthesize personal experiences into an essay.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: What do you know about the Hollywood writers' strike? Do you think that talk show hosts and actors need writers, or are they good enough speakers on their own? Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for their answers.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. Enthusiasm: expressing your excitement and passion which shows a love for your topic
b. Works Cited Page: also known as a bibliography, this is the list of books, articles, and websites that you read to learn about your research topic
c. Citation: when you write your research paper, you internally cite the places you found your information so you aren't caught plagiarizing. You do this by putting, in parentheses, the name of the author who wrote the information that you are referencing.
3. Textbook: pages 216-220: Review a sample research paper and works cited page.
Homework: Students should continue working on their research papers, first or second drafts. Students should also type their transcript assessments.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Are American kids really dumb?
Please read this article from the San Francisco Gate:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/10/24/notes102407.DTL&feed=rss.mmorford
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/10/24/notes102407.DTL&feed=rss.mmorford
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
A hot or cold house - which do you prefer?
Please read this article from the Telegraph on how a warm house can make you sick:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2007/12/03/noindex/hheat103.xml
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2007/12/03/noindex/hheat103.xml
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Teen Birth Rates On The Rise - Why?
Please read this article on the rise in teen birth rates:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/05/AR2007120501208.html?wpisrc=newsletter
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/05/AR2007120501208.html?wpisrc=newsletter
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic....
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on performance and behavior this past week.
2. reflect on performance and behavior over their entire high school career.
3. define words related to the senior project.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should complete the following phrase: During this past week, I... (1 page). Ms. Kingsbury will solicit students for answers to find out what they have been doing in class while I was out.
2. Discussion of Senior Project Due Dates and Expectations
3. Today's Vocabulary: Transcript Assessment: When you take a look at all the grades you have gotten during high school and then reflect on your performance and behavior. You discuss the subjects that you did well in and why and the subjects that you didn't do well in and why. You discuss how looking at your grades makes you feel and why and what you would have done differently.
4. Today's Writing Assignments:
a. Write a paragraph about the status of your senior project. What have you completed? What remains to be done? What is your plan to get your senior project completed on time?
b. Write the rough draft of your transcript assessment in your notebook. Use this model:
When I look back on my high school performance, I see that my grades have been ______. I did well in _____, because _____. I didn't do well in _____, because _____. Seeing my grades on paper makes me feel _____, because _____. If I could do high school over again, I _____.
The typed version of your transcript assessment should be emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Friday, December 14, 2007!
Homework: Finish writing and then type your transcript assessment.
The Great Debaters - Go see this movie over Winter Break for EXTRA CREDIT
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/education/05wiley.html?th&emc=th
There is a movie coming out on December 25 called The Great Debaters. It's a story about the debate team at Wiley College and is set in the 1930s. It chronicles the successes that the students at this historically black college had against all the great debate teams in an era when blacks were rarely acknowledged for their intellectual talents.
Bring me your ticket stub for major extra credit points!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Feed to hungry and improve your vocabulary - fun game for extra credit!
You all know how Ms. Kingsbury loves her vocabulary words. Here is a fun way to improve your vocabulary while feeding hungry folks the world over:
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Give it a try! Let me know how much rice you donate!
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Give it a try! Let me know how much rice you donate!
Would you risk your life for a roller coaster ride?
Read this article from the Washington Post about amusement park injuries:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/03/
AR2007120302091.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentence....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/03/
AR2007120302091.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentence....
Should parents be forced to vaccinate their children?
Please read this article on the vaccinate-or-incarcerate scandal in Maryland:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/12/4/parents-told-to-get-
kids-vaccinated-or-go-to-jail.aspx
What do you think? Should parents be forced to get their children vaccinated? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic...
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/12/4/parents-told-to-get-
kids-vaccinated-or-go-to-jail.aspx
What do you think? Should parents be forced to get their children vaccinated? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic...
Monday, December 3, 2007
Global warming got you depressed?
Please read this article from the CS Monitor on how global warming talk is making kids depressed:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1203/p08s01-comv.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1203/p08s01-comv.html
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic....
Hot Topic: Forced Miscarriage Case -
Click below to read about a crazy criminal case of forced miscarriages:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/30/AR2007113000638.html
20 points for your well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this scandalous topic....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/30/AR2007113000638.html
20 points for your well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this scandalous topic....
Young = Impulsive & Reckless? You Decide...
Please read this article on USA Today about teenage behavior:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-12-02-teenbrains_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-12-02-teenbrains_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Tuesday, November 27 - Tuesday, December 4, 2007
While Ms. Kingsbury is out having surgery, students are expected to complete a short story packet containing 10 stories. This classwork is worth 400 points and is due upon her return on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. This work cannot be made up and is not extra credit. Please be sure to complete all questions related to each story. Send an email to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net if you have any questions about this work.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday! Don't forget to send me that Senior Project work, i.e., research papers, resumes, cover letters, thank you letters. The second marking period is a short one (I will end my second marking period grades on Friday, January 4), and we will be moving quickly once I return from my recovery.
19 days till Winter Break begins!
I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday! Don't forget to send me that Senior Project work, i.e., research papers, resumes, cover letters, thank you letters. The second marking period is a short one (I will end my second marking period grades on Friday, January 4), and we will be moving quickly once I return from my recovery.
19 days till Winter Break begins!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Students will submit their notebooks to be checked for November's classwork - worth 200 points. Ms. Kingsbury will also go over classwork expected to be complete while she is out having surgery. This classwork will be due upon her return and is worth 400 points.
Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23, 2007
No school due to Thanksgiving Break. Have a great holiday!
Tuesday, November 20 - Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Students will be given the opportunity to go to the computer lab to work on their Senior Projects. Typed research papers (first draft) should be emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, November 21, 2007! This task is worth 200 points!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
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!
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!
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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