Tuesday, September 17, 2013- due this Thursday, September 19, 701 & 702. Check the Engrade Calendar for the attached reading, "The Omnivore's Dilemma" chapter 1 excerpt. Then complete the one page response. Thursday, September 12, 2013- due tomorrow for 701 and 702 In a descriptive, one paragraph response (5-7 sentences), answer the following questions: Do you think your life would be easier or harder if you had no food choices at all? Discuss what your life would be like is you did not have these choices. Monday, September 9, 2013 Classes 701 and 702: 1) Due tomorrow: two signed contracts Mrs. Cassese- Literacy 8 Spring Break Assignment Due: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 To Kill A Mockingbird Essay Assignment
Using the following prompts:
*Format: Paragraph #1: Introduction, including thesis statement Paragraph #2: Explain #1- All men are created equal. Cite examples from the book and the movie. Paragraph #3: Explain #2- Some words are so offensive that they should never be stated or written. Cite examples from the book and the movie. Paragraph #4: Explain #3- A hero is born, not made. Cite examples from the book and the movie. Paragraph #5: Conclusion. Sum up and re-state your thesis statement. Which theme impacted you the most? Explain. Spring Break Assignment: All classes: 2)Cost of food for a family- What does it cost to feed a family? 3)What government assistance can someone receive? (Example: food stamps, etc.)
January 18, 2013- 802 & 803 Cyberbully
We created these questions to help you start a conversation with your friends around the issues that come up in ABC Family’s original movie, Cyberbully. There are no right or wrong/answers—we just wanted to give you some topics to think about. . .
Privacy 1. Taylor’s mom tells her “What you do online isn’t exactly private.” What do you think she meant by that? 2. Taylor initially thinks her mom doesn’t trust her to go online: she uses computer monitoring software and doesn’t allow her to have internet on her phone. Do you think that is too strict? Not strict enough? 3. Taylor’s family has rules about online behavior: No giving out personal information, no inappropriate sites, etc. What rules, if any, do your parents or families have about your online behavior?
Online Identity 1. At first, Taylor seems uncomfortable filling out her Cliquester profile because it asks personal information (like the color of her underwear). She even wonders “What’s the point of answering these questions if they aren’t true?” Why do you think she joined Cliquester anyway? 2. Scott thinks Cliquester is “raw” because “People talk trash on it and it’s kinda funny.” Why do you think we like seeing other people being brutally honest with each other online?
Friendships/Relationships 1. Have you ever started a rumor about someone you cared about? Why do you think Samantha pretended to be James? 2. What did you think of Scott telling Taylor he wanted her to post a ‘bikini shot’ on Cliquester? Do you think there is pressure for girls to behave in a certain way online? Where does that pressure come from? 3. Taylor struck back at Lindsay’s bullying online and called her a “b****.” Have you ever said something to someone online and wished you could take it back? 4. Cheyenne lets Taylor down when things get tough. What do you think she could have done instead?
Rumors/Gossip 1. Why didn’t Taylor close her Cliquester account? 2. Even though Taylor was getting bullied, she seemed addicted to finding out what people were saying about her. Why do you think she was determined to read all the rumors even though she was hurt by them? 3. Random rumors and gossip seem to destroy Taylor’s reputation in a matter of minutes. Have you ever spread a rumor about someone that you didn’t know?
School/Legal Involvement 1. Taylor’s mom goes to the school to complain about her daughter’s bullying and the principal feels torn because there isn’t much he can legally do about it. What do you think schools should be doing about bullying? 2. Taylor and her mom go to the media (the press) to tell their story publicly. What did you think of that decision? Do you think we need to hear more positive stories about teens who survive bullying? 3. Taylor’s mom is frustrated when she asks her local Senator to create a law about cyberbullying and finds out he doesn’t even use the computer much. Do you think teens should have a more active role alongside lawmakers to help shape the bills that get passed?
Taking Action 1. Have you ever spoken back to a bully like Taylor and her friends did to Lindsay? What did it feel like? If you haven’t yet, what do you hope that moment will look like? 2. At Taylor’s group therapy, they point out three things you can do about cyberbullying: - Print out everything. Save the evidence when someone says something about you online. - Block the sender. - Speak up and tell an adult you trust what is going on. What do you think of these three action steps? Easy to do? What stands in your way of doing something? 3. The doctor tells Taylor’s group to “Do what it takes to stand up for yourself and each other.” What do you think of that advice? 802: 10452 803: 10453
801 & 802: Complete the 5 paragraph draft of your Midline Essay. Due tomorrow Paragraph #1: Introduction-Restate the topic, state your viewpoint Paragraph 5: Conclusion- restate your viewpoint and information in the first paragraph. Some people think that teenagers need a lot of rules at home. Other people think that most homes have too many rules and that teens need fewer of them.
Compare these two policies and explain which one you think is better.
In your response, be sure to include:
· clear reasons why you think one policy is better than the other · a true story from your life to support your argument or point of view · an example from a book, movie or television to support your argument or point of view · clear and specific language to help your readers understand what you are trying to communicate.
Check your writing for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. December 21, 2012
**ALL CLASSES*
Packet was handed out during class on Friday. Answer each prompt with your detailed, specific opinion. One sentence answers will not be accepted. You must support each prompt with reasons why you feel that way about the issue at hand.
*This is due the day we return, January 2. Late assignments will not be accepted.
December 18, 2012
Check Acuity for your assignment,listed under "STUDY." Due on Thursday for 801 and on Friday for 802 & 803.
To login in use your first and last name, together, example:johnsmith, and your password is your student ID number. December 14, 2012 Research Walter Dean Myers. In a one page response include: background information, and discuss why he chooses to write about the topics he writes about and the locations he also writes about.
November 8, 2012 801 & 802- Research and write down 4 villains that Shakespeare wrote about. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow. 803- Write a sentence using each of the ten vocabulary words. 10 sentences total. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow.
November 5, 2012 801 & 802:Publish resume. Due Wednesday, 11/7. Please look under the "Future Projects" tab for the sample. 803: 3 Published letters. Published resume wil be due on Thursday, 11/8. October 26, 2012 801, 802 & 803: 3 Published letters: cover letter/follow-up letter/thank you letter *All three, typed, are due Monday! *The format and sample letters can all be found under the "Future Projects" tab on this site.
October 25, 2012 801, 802, & 803: Look under the "Future Projects" tab for the samples and templates for your homework. -Drafts of the cover page and follow-up letter are due tomorrow. If you have drafted, and it has been revised, PUBLISH Both!! October 23, 2012 802 & 803: Draft paragraphs 1, 2, & 3 of your cover page. Due tomorrow. October 19, 2012 801 & 802: Finish the job application that we started in class. This is due Monday. 803: Read 15 pages in your independent book, and write a one page response. This is due Monday.
October 16, 2012 802: Monkeyman: complete graphic organizer. Answer the two questions below: •1) Can you relate to a character in the text? Explain.
•2) What lessons does Walter Dean Myers want to teach his readers?
803: Read 20 pages and write 1/2 page response.
October 15, 2012 801: Finish the story map graphic organizer for Monkeyman and answer the following Response Questions: •1) Can you relate to a character in the text? Explain.
•2) What lessons does Walter Dean Myers want to teach his readers?
October 9, 2012 801: Continue to annotate "Monkeyman" 802: Continue to annotate "Monkeyman" and write your summarizing statement on the post-it note 803: Continue to annotate the next five pages of "Fighter" and write your summarizing statement on the post-it note.
October 5, 2012: All Classes -Publish your Auto-Bio Memoir, five paragraph essay.This is due on Tuesday, October 9. -Typed, Times New Roman, Font size twelve, double spaced.
October 3, 2012: All classes must complete the Auto-Bio/Memoir five paragraph essay. Format: Paragraph #1: Auto-bio part- give the reader background information about yourself. Use the questions in which you brainstormed your background, experiences, and events that shaped you. Paragraphs 2, 3, & 4: Memoir part: this is where you will use your "Memoir graphic organizer" to detail the specific event, memory, or experience. Paragraph 5: Conclusion: Re-state information used in paragraph #1, and wrap up.
September 28, 2012 801: Brainstorm the following questions for your Autobio/Memoir: 1) Your background/culture 2)memorable experiences 3)things that have shaped your personality
September 24, 2012 All Classes: Be ready for the "Forms of Memoirs" Quiz on Friday Forms of Memoirs
*narratives- a story consisting of events Or experiences that may or may not be true *poems- a composition in verse *oral histories- historical information Obtained through interviews from People who have first or second-hand Experiences of the historical content *letters- written or printed communication Directed to a person *journals/diaries- daily written record of events Or one’s experiences, and observations *photographs- pictures produced by camera or video *essays- short literary composition on a Particular theme/subject
September 19, 2012 801: Finish answering the questions from class below AND answer the other two new questions that follow below also: 1) Where does Grandma live? 2) Can you find where she lives on a map? 3) What is her community like? 4) What is her home like? 5) What happens in Grandma’s kitchen? 6) Why doesn’t the writer ever sit in Grandma’s chair? 7) What specific examples does the writer give of the flood and drink that are eaten in Grandma’s kitchen?
Is a house always a home? Is a home always a house? -Describe the physical characteristics of a house. Describe the physical characteristics of a home. -Do all people deserve both?
802: Publish your memoir response...due tomorrow! 803: Finish today's classwork: Write a descriptive story about your “house/home.” When you leave school, do you go to a house or home?
Explain and describe the environment.
It must be at least one page, and include 5 adjectives, 5 nouns, and 5 verbs minimum.
September 14, 2012 801:draft/edit/revise your responses...be ready to publish on Wednesday 802 & 803: revise/edit and PUBLISH your responses...this is due on Wednesday! Choice #1: Autobiography. If you had 15 minutes to tell someone who you are, what would you tell them
Choice #2: Write about the places you have lived. Think about what was unique about each and reflect upon your life at the time.
Choice #3: If you were to assemble a time capsule of your entire life, what items would you select or make reference to? Reflect on things you have done and events that have happened in your lifetime.
Choice #4: Everyone goes through hard times. Write about one of the hard times of your life. Write about how you overcame the hard time (or didn'
MidlineWriting Prompt: complete in 5 paragraphs Some people think that teenagers need a lot of rules at home.Other people think that homes have too many rules and that teens need fewer of them. Compare these two policies and explain which one you think is better. In your response be sure to include: -clear resons why you think one policy is better than the other -a true story from your life AND an example from a book,movie, or television to support your argument -clear and specific language
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