Class date 4-20-12: During class we will learn about the Erie Canal, and do some web research.
Click here for the links about the canal.
Class date 4-13-12: After our labryinth walk, write a blog post with your partner. Both partners will post your paragraph, answering the questions from class, at least one photo, and a caption for the photo. I will expect your post before Sunday evening at 5pm. If you were absent, you must write a post of at least one paragraph, on the topic: Labryinths of the World. Use the links below for research.
http://labyrinthsociety.org/
http://www.labyrinthos.net/photo_library14.html
http://www.lessons4living.com/labyrinth.htm
http://www.labyrinthcompany.com/
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/11/25/amazing-creative-hedge-mazes-and-labyrinths/
Class Date- 4-6-12: CLICK HERE for a link to the slide presentation about maps and how they can show specific information according to the map maker's design. Go to They Draw and Travel for more ideas.
Click here for the links about the canal.
Class date 4-13-12: After our labryinth walk, write a blog post with your partner. Both partners will post your paragraph, answering the questions from class, at least one photo, and a caption for the photo. I will expect your post before Sunday evening at 5pm. If you were absent, you must write a post of at least one paragraph, on the topic: Labryinths of the World. Use the links below for research.
http://labyrinthsociety.org/
http://www.labyrinthos.net/photo_library14.html
http://www.lessons4living.com/labyrinth.htm
http://www.labyrinthcompany.com/
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/11/25/amazing-creative-hedge-mazes-and-labyrinths/
Class Date- 4-6-12: CLICK HERE for a link to the slide presentation about maps and how they can show specific information according to the map maker's design. Go to They Draw and Travel for more ideas.
Due on 4-13-12: You create map of a place in New York, a place you like to go. Post your map on your blog with a brief explanation of your choices. Follow the examples in the slideshow. Victoria will be available after class until 2:30pm, Monday through Friday so you can complete your maps here (GAC 113).
If you were absent, and did not make a map, write a detailed blog post about 5 places you went this week, add a photo and a caption, please.
If you were absent, and did not make a map, write a detailed blog post about 5 places you went this week, add a photo and a caption, please.
Class Date 3-30-12, Due Date 4-1-12 If you were absent you still must write a poem and post it on your blog with a photograph of your choice.
Here is an example:
Class Date- 3-23-12, Due Date: 3-23-12
Please read this poem:
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
FRIDAY, March 23, 2012:
Today we will take a walk in the woods.
After the walk you will create a poem. You will write poem about spring, using the vocabulary you gathered on the walk.
You can model your poem on the Robert Frost poem, or create your own.
Today, Friday, March 23, 2012, you will post your poem on your blog by midnight. Use photos with captions, and text.
Today, Friday, March 23, 2012, you will post your poem on your blog by midnight. Use photos with captions, and text.
Next, comment on two classmates’ posts by midnight, Saturday, March 24, 2012.
If you missed class today, you will write a poem about spring, as above.
Class Date - 3-2-12: Due date - 3-9-12
How to ...
You are the teacher.
You will teach a 1-minute lesson.
Make slides or a video. Use both pictures and written words.
Model (show) the task.
You must have visuals. Language alone does not give the whole message.
Instructions must be explicit (clear, detailed, no errors).
Instructions must be precise (exact and accurate).
All photos and videos must be your own original creations.
Post a description of your lesson and a link to the slideshow/video on your blog by midnight Friday, 3-9-12.
Comment on 2 classmates' blog posts by midnight on Saturday, 3-10-12.
These are the presenters:
1.Mohammad
2. Najat
3. Naseem
4. Myunghee/Eric
5. Tan
6. Khalid
7. Jameelh
8. Ben/Oscar
9. Li Bo/ Linlang
10. Mariam
11. Yousif/Shahzad
12. Hassan/Carlos
Class Date: 2-24-12
Post the link to your Jeopardy game on your blog before you leave class today, please.
Here is the link to Jameelh, Miriam, Eric, and Linlang's group:
http://jeopardylabs.com/play/friday-fun20
HBBONN group, Hassan, Li Bo, Ben, Naseem, Oscar: http://jeopardylabs.com/play/
Khalid, Myunghee, Yousif, Carlos, Tan: http://jeopardylabs.com/edit/
Class Date: February 17, 2012
Subject: Susan B. Anthony House Trip
POST: Please write a one paragraph blog post reflected on your trip to the Susan B. Anthony House. Some things you may want to consider: What was the most interesting discovery? What was your overall impression of the work of Susan B? How does her work relate to history in the United States and/or your country?
Due by midnight on Saturday, 2.18.12
COMMENTS: Please comment on the blog posts of at least two of your classmates, according to the guidelines discussed in class.
Due by midnight on Sunday, 2.19.12
Missed Class today? Using the internet, research the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, and reflect on the questions above. Due dates as above.
If you were not in class today, you will be performing your skit on Monday. We will end class early to allow all students to attend the presentations.
Due Friday, 2-17-12: Please report to GAC 127 at 9:30am. You will perform your skit. The skits will be video recorded. After the skits, we will go to the Susan B. Anthony house. We'll be back at Naz by 12:20.
2-10-12
Famous People from Rochester Project
Group 1- Myunghee, Hassan, Mariam
Group 2 - Mohammad, Li Bo, Jameelh, Naseem
Group 3 - Yousif, Khalid, Najat
Group 4 - Tan, Shahzad, Ben
In your group, everyone must have a job.
Jobs: Reporter/Researcher
Director/Artist
Writer
You will research and write about one of these famous people from Rochester:
Abby Wambach
Garth Fagan
George Eastman
Susan B. Anthony
Frederick Douglass
THE SKIT
1. Part One: Short biographical sketch (2 minutes)-
You can have 3 narrators.
This part can have background slides with photos only; no words. The words will be read from the script you create.
2. Create a skit that shows an accomplishment or a dramatic moment from their life.
The skit must be written using present tenses.
All 3 people must have speaking parts, and may use scripts.
Costumes and props are welcome.
The skits will be video recorded on 2-17-12.
You must include: How is this person connected to Rochester?
How is this person represented in Rochester today?
Important facts: birth, death, significant achievements
3. Make sure you practice your speaking lines!
Due on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012:
Write a blog post using the scoring rubric.
This is your topic: Where does your food information come from? Give an example. How does this information affect what you eat?
Write 1-2 good paragraphs.
Add 1 photo or image with a caption.
Comment on the posts of at least two of your classmates.
NOTE: This assignment, including the comments, are due for Friday. The sooner everyone gets their posts on the blogs, the sooner you can all read and comment on each others posts!
Due on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012:
Polish Heroes Photography Exhibit
Think about the photos you saw, and the stories you read.
Write 3 paragraphs in response to the exhibit using the RAFT chart below.
You choose: one role, one audience, a format, and a topic.
For example, John’s writing will be from the point of view of a Holocaust survivor writing a persuasive letter to a college student about human rights during wartime.
Think about the photos you saw, and the stories you read.
Write 3 paragraphs in response to the exhibit using the RAFT chart below.
You choose: one role, one audience, a format, and a topic.
For example, John’s writing will be from the point of view of a Holocaust survivor writing a persuasive letter to a college student about human rights during wartime.
| Role | Audience | Format | Topic |
| Survivor | Grandchild | Letter | My Family: Then and Now |
| Reporter | Polish Heritage Group | News report | Human Rights During Wartime |
| Rescuer | Reporter | Diary entry | Nonviolent Resistance |
| Photographer | College student | Persuasive letter | Keeping Memories Alive |
All Students: Scavenger hunt blog post is due on Monday, 1-30-12. The post must have one good paragraph, and at least one photo with a caption. Any photos you post must have captions. This post will be graded, so post on time, please.
