Tell how you are similar to and different from the historical figure you selected to study? Give at least two similarities and two differences.
15 minutes
5-7 sentences
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
2/18 Writing Prompt
Do you plan to make a positive impact on American history during your lifetime? If so how will you improve your society? If not, what kind of impact do you plan to make? How will society be different because of you?
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2/17 Black History Project
1. You will create a timeline of a famous person/event that made an impact in black history.
2. You will write 1 paragraph explaining 1) who/what you chose and why you selected the person or event.
3. You will provide a list of your Internet sources and provide at least 10 key moments in the person's/event's lifespan. Your source list will contain both image and information web addresses.
4. Each event will consist of a date, an illustration, and a brief description.
5. You may use books, periodicals, and/or websites.
6. You must email the assignment to me at Elnora.Gavin@leonagroup.com by Friday, February 20, 2009.
The assignment is worth 80pts. (20pts graphics, 20 pts written content, 20 pts source list, 10 pts format, 10 pts grammar). Be prepared to present your timeline to the class. Post the name of the event or person as a comment to this blog. No two people in a class will cover the same topic. Your topic must be approved by me.
2. You will write 1 paragraph explaining 1) who/what you chose and why you selected the person or event.
3. You will provide a list of your Internet sources and provide at least 10 key moments in the person's/event's lifespan. Your source list will contain both image and information web addresses.
4. Each event will consist of a date, an illustration, and a brief description.
5. You may use books, periodicals, and/or websites.
6. You must email the assignment to me at Elnora.Gavin@leonagroup.com by Friday, February 20, 2009.
The assignment is worth 80pts. (20pts graphics, 20 pts written content, 20 pts source list, 10 pts format, 10 pts grammar). Be prepared to present your timeline to the class. Post the name of the event or person as a comment to this blog. No two people in a class will cover the same topic. Your topic must be approved by me.
2/17 Writing Prompt
Who do you think was the most influential African American in American history and tell why? Be sure to discuss what your selected hero did to improve our society. Give the dates of the persons life span.
5-7 sentences
15 minutes.
5-7 sentences
15 minutes.
Friday, February 13, 2009
2/13 Writing Prompt
Find a quote about "character". Explain it and tell how you could use this philosophy in your daily living.
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2/12 Writing Prompt
Research the Blackberry or some other PDA. Select one particular phone. Tell which phone you chose by model name. Discuss at least 3 important features of the phone that might be useful to a student. Tell how a student could use those features in school to improve their learning experience.
3-5 sentences
25 minutes
20 points
3-5 sentences
25 minutes
20 points
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2/11/09 3rd Hour Only Classroom Expectations
OTHER THAN THE WRITING PROMPT, THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE DONE AND APPROVED BY ME BEFORE ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENT IS STARTED.
In order for you to achieve success in the classroom, the environment must be safe and in order. How would you describe the classroom environment? What do you think needs to take place so that your classroom environment is of high quality? What steps will you take to ensure that your contribution to the class is positive? Write out a behavior contract for yourself in Microsoft Word. This contract should include behavior that you promise to exhibit in the class. Create lines for you, your parent and the teacher to sign and date. Include a relevant graphic in the upper center of the contract. Make sure you have answered the above questions in your contract. The heading should read, "Behavior Contract."
The contract should include the following topics:
Internet use
Talking guidelines
Horseplay
Electronic devices
Treatment of classmates and teacher
Due at 12:35
1-2 pages.
50 pts
In order for you to achieve success in the classroom, the environment must be safe and in order. How would you describe the classroom environment? What do you think needs to take place so that your classroom environment is of high quality? What steps will you take to ensure that your contribution to the class is positive? Write out a behavior contract for yourself in Microsoft Word. This contract should include behavior that you promise to exhibit in the class. Create lines for you, your parent and the teacher to sign and date. Include a relevant graphic in the upper center of the contract. Make sure you have answered the above questions in your contract. The heading should read, "Behavior Contract."
The contract should include the following topics:
Internet use
Talking guidelines
Horseplay
Electronic devices
Treatment of classmates and teacher
Due at 12:35
1-2 pages.
50 pts
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