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.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
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!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)