CAFE SKILL: Compare and Contrast: How is something alike and different?
Today is the 1 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. We read about Ariel and her Silver Linings program! Find out more about the past year in the links below.
WATCH
http://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/superstorm-sandy-anniversary-shows-signs-recovery-20711148
READ
http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-sandy-home-hotel-room-1st-anniversary/story?id=20684151
RESPOND
Use your four square response sheet to include FACTS about the 10/29/12 Storm, The Devastation, The Rebuilding Process, and the 10/29/13 Anniversary based on the information above and the story you read last month in Scope.
POST
In a blog post respond to the following statements: I think...I feel...I wonder...
Make connections to your own experiences.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Chapter 9 What if....
What would it LOOK LIKE to humans if the Sky and the Sea went to war?
Post your description in a comment below. We should be able to visualize your war scene.
Classmates will vote on the best description after everyone has posted.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom
Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom: Inferencing
What does the story tell
you?....What do you know?...Make an Inference!
- What happens to Clarisse and her friends in the
bathroom?
- What happens to Percy?
- After looking at this event, think about another time
in an earlier chapter when "water"
has helped Percy with mean kids. Describe that event.
- Do you think Percy has some connections with water?
Explain what it could be.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bull Fighting
Chapter 4: Reflect and Connect
What are some of the things that Percy does to protect his Mother and Grover from the Minotaur?
Is there anyone you would sacrifice your life for? Explain who and why?
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Making Connections
Chapter 3: Making Connections - Hurricanes
While Percy is asleep in the cabin with his mom he dreams of a terrible storm. His mom wakes up and screams “Hurricane”
After reading the paired texts in Scholastic Scope about rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, take this interactive quiz. When you are finished tell Mrs. Downey your score.
http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/pdfs/SCOPE-100113-PairedTexts-InteractiveQuiz.pdf
While Percy is asleep in the cabin with his mom he dreams of a terrible storm. His mom wakes up and screams “Hurricane”
After reading the paired texts in Scholastic Scope about rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, take this interactive quiz. When you are finished tell Mrs. Downey your score.
http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/pdfs/SCOPE-100113-PairedTexts-InteractiveQuiz.pdf
Friday, September 20, 2013
Chapter 3: Virtual Field Trip
Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants
Skill: Visualizing and Matching with Real Images!
When you read you think about it and try to create a picture. When what you are reading is a real place…take the time to check it out and add a brick to your wall of knowledge! Visit these places from Chapter 3 and blog about it!
Grand Central Station where Percy's Mom works at a candy shop
http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/
Visit a Street View Google Map of where Percy lives in Manhattan
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Overview Map of Montauk
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Explore TripAdvisor Montauk Vacations – Can you find a cabin to stay in like Percy and his mom?
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g48194-Montauk_Long_Island_New_York-Vacations.html#20205792
Blog about your virtual field trip to NYC. What did you like? What did you dislike? Start a conversation....do not just simply answer the questions directly.
Skill: Visualizing and Matching with Real Images!
When you read you think about it and try to create a picture. When what you are reading is a real place…take the time to check it out and add a brick to your wall of knowledge! Visit these places from Chapter 3 and blog about it!
Grand Central Station where Percy's Mom works at a candy shop
http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/
Visit a Street View Google Map of where Percy lives in Manhattan
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Overview Map of Montauk
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Explore TripAdvisor Montauk Vacations – Can you find a cabin to stay in like Percy and his mom?
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g48194-Montauk_Long_Island_New_York-Vacations.html#20205792
Blog about your virtual field trip to NYC. What did you like? What did you dislike? Start a conversation....do not just simply answer the questions directly.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit Socks of Death
Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death
WATCH short video clips here:
THINK and RESPOND:
- What does this chapter title mean to you after reading Chapter 2?
- Do you think it is possible to foretell the future? Have you ever had a feeling that something bad was about to happen?
- How do you think Percy is feeling right now?
- Blog your thoughts!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Our Solar System
Since we have our head in the cloud with the Greek Olympians why not activate our scientific brains and take look at the Solar System!
In your post, DESCRIBE YOU PLANET IN DETAIL, by replying to the comment about your planet. Be sure to include FACTS as well as your thoughts about the interesting information you discovered. You are the teacher here...make it interesting...have a "voice" in your post.
After everyone has posted in each class
In your post, DESCRIBE YOU PLANET IN DETAIL, by replying to the comment about your planet. Be sure to include FACTS as well as your thoughts about the interesting information you discovered. You are the teacher here...make it interesting...have a "voice" in your post.
After everyone has posted in each class
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Lightning Thief Begins! Fall 2013
Our new novel is about to begin! The Lightning ThiefBy: Rick Riordon. If you are in World History I, this book will be great in helping you grasp some Greek Mythology! Also we are reading it on the Kindles, so there are some awesome features there to help support your comprehension! YAY!!
Explore the author's site to get started!
www.rickriordan.com
Click on our Book. Scroll to BOTTOM and explore!
Visit Camp Half Blood, Meet the Greek Gods, or Explore the Underworld.
After exploring the websites about our book, POST about what you are most looking forward to reading about. What grabbed your interested? Do you think this will be a good book?
Want more?? visit www.percyjacksonbooks.com for another great site!
www.rickriordan.com
Click on our Book. Scroll to BOTTOM and explore!
Visit Camp Half Blood, Meet the Greek Gods, or Explore the Underworld.
After exploring the websites about our book, POST about what you are most looking forward to reading about. What grabbed your interested? Do you think this will be a good book?
Want more?? visit www.percyjacksonbooks.com for another great site!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Branding
We have been discussing branding through our readings in our last Expedition on Fashion. Click on the link below about a comment made by the CEO of Ambercrombie and Fitch- a popular brand we discussed.
Read the Article
Return to this bloc
Post your response to the article in a comment below!
http://elitedaily.com/news/world/abercrombie-fitch-ceo-explains-why-he-hates-fat-chicks/
Read the Article
Return to this bloc
Post your response to the article in a comment below!
http://elitedaily.com/news/world/abercrombie-fitch-ceo-explains-why-he-hates-fat-chicks/
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday 1/31/13
Reflection
Now that we have finished this awesome novel it is time to reflect!
What parts of the plot did you find to be most significant? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or Why not?
I can't wait to read your responses and reaction to this novel! Please take the time to make final comments with each other as well. :)
Now that we have finished this awesome novel it is time to reflect!
What parts of the plot did you find to be most significant? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or Why not?
I can't wait to read your responses and reaction to this novel! Please take the time to make final comments with each other as well. :)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday 1/30/13
Predicting the ending...
We have learned that Owen has been accepted to MIT and Natalie has had her songs performed. These are big accomplishments for both of our main characters.
Soooo....how do you think the story is going to end??? Write your ending in your post. Be specific and include all the important characters points of view.
We have learned that Owen has been accepted to MIT and Natalie has had her songs performed. These are big accomplishments for both of our main characters.
Soooo....how do you think the story is going to end??? Write your ending in your post. Be specific and include all the important characters points of view.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday 1/29/2013
Conflict
Describe Owen's inner conflict after the accident. What are some of the things he is struggling with?
Describe Owen's inner conflict after the accident. What are some of the things he is struggling with?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wednesday 1/23/13
Characterization
What does Natalie's interest in the writing of Emily Bronte help us understand her character better? What does this interest tell us about her?
Explore this website for more information on Wuthering Heights, Natalie's favorite book, to help you respond to this post. http://www.wuthering-heights.co.uk
What does Natalie's interest in the writing of Emily Bronte help us understand her character better? What does this interest tell us about her?
Explore this website for more information on Wuthering Heights, Natalie's favorite book, to help you respond to this post. http://www.wuthering-heights.co.uk
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tuesday 1/22/2013
Making Connections
Owen refers to the trip to Jade Beach as the “high point” of
his life. Why does he feel this way?
Now
make a Text-to-Self or Text-to-Text connection and share it here.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Wednesday, 1/16/13
On pages 55-56 Owen compares people to machines. Then he compares Natalie's life experiences to a "music machine".
Think about an example in our society where people act like machines.
Do you think this is a positive aspect or negative aspect of our culture?
Think about an example in our society where people act like machines.
Do you think this is a positive aspect or negative aspect of our culture?
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday 1/15/2013
Natalie says on page 47, "It seemed like the only choices offered were to be what other people were, or to be what other people wanted you to be. Either to conform, or to obey."
How does Natalie challenge Owen to seek another choice? What do you think Owen will do?
How does Natalie challenge Owen to seek another choice? What do you think Owen will do?
Monday, January 14, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday 1/10/12
We have learned that Owen is a quiet kid who doesn't really socialize much but he has a conversation with Natalie that is different for him.
Think about having conversations. Name one SOCIAL SKILL (ex: eye contact - okay now you can't use this one) that makes discussions more lively, fun or interesting. Explain why you think this is so important.
EX: Eye contact is such an important social skill because you need to be able to look someone in the eye when they are speaking. It shows respect but it also shows you are paying attention and have an interests in what they are saying. I appreciate it when someone looks me in the eye when I speak so I will do the same for them.
Think about having conversations. Name one SOCIAL SKILL (ex: eye contact - okay now you can't use this one) that makes discussions more lively, fun or interesting. Explain why you think this is so important.
EX: Eye contact is such an important social skill because you need to be able to look someone in the eye when they are speaking. It shows respect but it also shows you are paying attention and have an interests in what they are saying. I appreciate it when someone looks me in the eye when I speak so I will do the same for them.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday, 1/8/2013
Today we read the first ten pages of Very Far Away from Anywhere Else.
Describe the main character. Can you relate to what he was talking about in the first chapter? What question would you ask the main character if you could talk to him?
Describe the main character. Can you relate to what he was talking about in the first chapter? What question would you ask the main character if you could talk to him?
Friday, January 4, 2013
Monday 1/7/2013
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