The Lab Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf5KcyHGhRA
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Period 5: Exploring and Analyzing BIG IDEAS in "Down These Mean Streets" by Piri Thomas
In the novel, "Down These Mean Streets" Piri Thomas explores ideas relating to:
a. racial prejudice
c. identity
d. sexual abuse
e. poverty
f. gangs and crimes
g. prison culture
h. other?
Based on your reading and analysis of the novel, in pairs, decide WHICH Big Idea above (or any OTHER you have suggested) appears to be the MOST important "Big Idea." Consider how this idea is important in the novel as well relevant to society.
Some of the concepts/Big Ideas above have been hyperlinked for you, so you may click on them to gain further definitions or ideas. You may conduct additional research if needed to help.
Here is an article that might provide additional context of the novel:
If you choose "Other" please ensure that your "Big Idea" is relevant to the novel and that you can find evidence of it.
Blog Task:
As you and your buddy write about this Big Idea, consider the following:
-Why have you chosen or settled on this "Big Idea" as number 1?
-What evidence from your reading or your class discussion supports this "Big Idea"?
-How is this idea relevant or important to our society today?
-Do you agree with the way Piri Thomas explores this "Big Idea", that is, is he biased in his presentation of the "Big Idea"? If so, how should the "Big Idea" be presented or explored?
Guidelines:
Remember to write in paragraph format of no less than 8-10 sentences for your original post
You must respond to at least two other pairs of students' posts.
Remember the conventions of written English as you post
Write BOTH FIRST names ONLY in the dialogue box and post anonymously in the drop down box.
Happy Blogging!
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Resources on Video Games and their impact on individuals
Examine one or more of the "Resources on Video Games and their impact on individuals" below to help build or refine ideas for your final draft.
Feel free to blog with your classmates about your take on any of the resources:
1. Which do you find MOST useful in extending or strengthening your claim?
2. Which is MOST controversial or challenging to your position on the topic?
3. Why is this topic of importance to people?
As always, remember the guidelines for blogging and remember to respond/react to at least two other classmates' blog posting.
Happy Blogging!
Resource #1:
Seven Ways Video Games engage the brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyamsZXXF2w
Resource #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWhFHppxSYU
Resource #3
http://www.pamf.org/parenting-teens/general/media-web/videogames.html
Resource #4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMFsdS3aqU
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Sunday, January 13, 2019
The Rhetorical Analysis Essay-Resources and Blog Prompt for January 14th, 2019
Either work with a buddy or work independently to explore the following resources that will help you to prepare for writing the Rhetorical Analysis Essay. Do some Note-Catching on your Cornell Note template as you explore the resources. Please feel free to research other resources especially the ones suggested as secondary sources in the videos you examined.
Having examined these, review the blog rubric as you prepare your responses on the following blog activity. Please remember the guidelines for posting the blogs which also includes meaningfully responses to at least one other student's blog posting. The blog task is at the end of the resource list.
Resource #1 Ideas on how to write the Rhetorical Essay
Resource #2 on how to Explain Rhetorical Strategies to prepare for writing the Rhetorical Essay
Resource #3 Approach or Strategy for analyzing the Rhetorical Device Prompt
Blog Task: ( All Blog postings and responses are due by Wednesday, Jan 16th, 2019 end of the period.
Having examined the resources on the Rhetorical Analysis essay, how are you better prepared to successfully attempt this task? What do you consider to be your strong points in approaching such a task? Where might you still require assistance in building your confidence? Which resource from the list works best for you? Explain why. Finally, some people believe that the AP tasks should be considered the tasks that students should work towards to show mastery of skills rather than the regents exams. What's your position on this? Why?
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