You can turn in subject selection forms by Friday, March 18th.
Early Release on Thursday, March 17th. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday, March 11, 2016
Period 1 Novel
Starting March 28th we will begin reading
Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
You will receive a grade for having the book. You can purchase a new or used copy or download it to your electronic device.
Make sure you get the correct one.
Some versions come with both the original Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, that is acceptable.
Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
You will receive a grade for having the book. You can purchase a new or used copy or download it to your electronic device.
Make sure you get the correct one.
Some versions come with both the original Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, that is acceptable.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Period 1 Women's History Poster
This year's theme for Women's History Month is: Working to form a more perfect union.
This is why they are focusing on women in public service and government.
You will select a woman in class and create a poster with the following information:
1. Woman's name
2. Where and when she was born
3. What is her job in public service?
4. How has she impacted her community?
5. Include pictures of your woman.
Posters will be due on Friday, March 11th.
This is why they are focusing on women in public service and government.
You will select a woman in class and create a poster with the following information:
1. Woman's name
2. Where and when she was born
3. What is her job in public service?
4. How has she impacted her community?
5. Include pictures of your woman.
Posters will be due on Friday, March 11th.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Period 1 Piano Slam assignment
After listening to the song, you are to create a poem (at least 12 lines) reacting to the song, making reference to the song or expressing your feelings about music in Miami. Your poem must include at least two musical terms. Some examples could be: song, beat, tunes, rhythm, percussion, sounds, harmony, melody, rap, rock, classical, lyric, vocal, etc.
Refer to Piano Slam website: http://www.pianoslam.org/guidelines.html
Submit your poem through OneNote under the classwork tab and title it Piano Slam.
Due on Monday, March 7th.
*If you decide to enter your poem into the competition you can earn extra credit.
Refer to Piano Slam website: http://www.pianoslam.org/guidelines.html
Submit your poem through OneNote under the classwork tab and title it Piano Slam.
Due on Monday, March 7th.
*If you decide to enter your poem into the competition you can earn extra credit.
AP Immigration assignment due 3/7/16
Based on the political cartoon above, find a recent immigration article (must be from 2014 to present) and complete the following:
1. Title and author of the article
2. Summary of the article (make sure to include the main claims or points the author is making and if they are covering all sides of the issue or are they being biased)
3. How does your article connect with the political cartoon? Would the author agree or disagree with the message the political cartoon is giving us? Explain using specific details from the article.
4. Source -- website, newspaper, magazine
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Extra Credit Essay Contest
There is a Women's History Month essay contest being sponsored by the county.
If you are interested in entering and receiving extra credit for my class you must answer the following essay prompt:
Think about a woman from history or from current times who you admire due to her commitment to public service. Write to convince your reader why this woman's story and positive influence serves as an exemplary person to recognize and honor during Women's History Month.
Your essay must be at least 500 words (2 pages typed), 12 point font, double spaced
You must also use at least 3 sources in your essay to support your ideas.
To receive the extra credit you must submit the essay to me by
Thursday, March 10.
If you are interested in entering and receiving extra credit for my class you must answer the following essay prompt:
Think about a woman from history or from current times who you admire due to her commitment to public service. Write to convince your reader why this woman's story and positive influence serves as an exemplary person to recognize and honor during Women's History Month.
Your essay must be at least 500 words (2 pages typed), 12 point font, double spaced
You must also use at least 3 sources in your essay to support your ideas.
To receive the extra credit you must submit the essay to me by
Thursday, March 10.
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