Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Blog #3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Click on the links of THE THREE pictures below. Each presents an image that some people might embrace while others might find controversial OR PROBLEMATIC (SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Blog #2 July
Choose ONE of the options below. Your response should not be a one sided view. You should choose any part of the video resource OR the statement made in the second option and write a 6-8 sentence response in which you explore why the statement you have chosen means anything to you. Although you are free to include some personal experiences (if you wish), DO NOT include anything TOO personal that you do not want publicized or that would make you uncomfortable. Use the resource MAINLY as your source/impetus for your paragraph response. Be respectful of everyone's views and use language that is constructive and educational. Remember that your blogs are assessed/graded using the Blog rubric.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Cornell Note-Taking Way
Examine the resources below to help you in building or refining your Cornell Note-Taking on the Essential Question. Simple CLICK on the link and read or listen to the video resource. As you do, review your questions so that you can build ideas for the Costas' Levels of Questioning on your Essential Question.
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
Friday, July 7, 2017
A Penny for your Thoughts-Summer 2017
How to Blog?
Find a current issue or event in any area (music, clothing trend, politics, food, culture or cultural festivity, religion, history, community issue etc) that is resting on your mind or that is of interest to you. You must be specific with the issue when you choose it. Anything too broad will result in you being vague; for example, if you choose politics, do not speak about all political leaders in general; instead focus on ONE political figure, such as our president Trump and discuss, in detail, the issue that intrigues or bothers you.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Find a current issue or event in any area (music, clothing trend, politics, food, culture or cultural festivity, religion, history, community issue etc) that is resting on your mind or that is of interest to you. You must be specific with the issue when you choose it. Anything too broad will result in you being vague; for example, if you choose politics, do not speak about all political leaders in general; instead focus on ONE political figure, such as our president Trump and discuss, in detail, the issue that intrigues or bothers you.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Resources on Claims
What is a Claim?
Making a Claim
Parts of an Argument
What are Counterclaims?
Writing a Counterclaim
How to write an argumentative essay
Having explored the resources, write a blog response about which resource was most helpful to you. Explain, using evidence, why you made this decision.
You must thoroughly read and respond to at least two other classmates' posts. Remember to review the blog rubric before you submit your post for assessment. Failure to respond to two other students will result in a MUCH LOWER grade on this task.
Making a Claim
Parts of an Argument
What are Counterclaims?
Writing a Counterclaim
How to write an argumentative essay
Having explored the resources, write a blog response about which resource was most helpful to you. Explain, using evidence, why you made this decision.
You must thoroughly read and respond to at least two other classmates' posts. Remember to review the blog rubric before you submit your post for assessment. Failure to respond to two other students will result in a MUCH LOWER grade on this task.
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