JOURNAL TOPIC:
Look back through your journal. What was your favorite topic so far? Why?
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Essays & other ways to tell our stories
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
april 28
JOURNAL TOPIC: (on a separate piece of paper)
Today is the end of our second-to-last grading period. You know what I'm going to ask: Where are you doing well? Where do you need to improve? How committed are you to doing your best work? If you were recording the grade, what would it be?
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. "Social media" defined
* Please read this post for your essay this weekend; give yourself no more than 5 minutes to read the question and do a pre-write, no more than 25 minutes to write, and no more than 10 minutes to proofread and post the essay to your blog. Please bring your original hard copy to class on Monday.
Today is the end of our second-to-last grading period. You know what I'm going to ask: Where are you doing well? Where do you need to improve? How committed are you to doing your best work? If you were recording the grade, what would it be?
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. "Social media" defined
* Please read this post for your essay this weekend; give yourself no more than 5 minutes to read the question and do a pre-write, no more than 25 minutes to write, and no more than 10 minutes to proofread and post the essay to your blog. Please bring your original hard copy to class on Monday.
we eat social media for breakfast
I originally wrote this last year for teachers at Pioneer Valley. It applies to us too. Please read and respond to the following prompt on your blog in a post entitled WE EAT SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BREAKFAST.
This weekend I did something I swore I would never do.
Write an essay in which you analyze the author's use of diction,
syntax, tone, and rhetorical strategies to develop his main argument.
___________________________This weekend I did something I swore I would never do.
I texted pictures of my breakfast.
Oh no, I
thought. I’ve become one of those narcissistic sharers I used to make fun
of. I’m a wannabe Millenial!
But there’s more to this than meets the eye. For starters, you need the right tool for the
job.
(For a slightly deeper dive on this, and to see how I introduced the idea to students, click HERE.)
Selecting tools requires critical thinking: What IS the job? What do we want to accomplish by sharing
information? And what tool to use? How does a tablet compare with a composition
book? Is it best to use an online format
that supports text? Photos? Video?
Music? Interaction/ conversation? What are we trying to say, and what impact do
we want to make on the person or people to whom we say it?
I didn’t really understand the Internet until I learned
about its history and its culture from the people who BUILT it. Now I understand that it’s not a toy, or even a
tool. The Internet isn’t just the next
evolutionary step from papyrus or the printing press—it represents a belief
system about how we interact and communicate.
If that sounds like a mouthful, it’s because the popular focus has been
on developing and celebrating tools. We
have a great opportunity to be more mindful about what we’re doing with these
tools, and how we can do it better. (Please click "Read More" below to see the rest.)
Thursday, April 27, 2017
april 27
JOURNAL TOPIC:
[Choose your own]
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Ignite talks evaluation
3. "The Digital Divide"
Do your own research on The Digital Divide. Where do you stand? Is your use of technology helping you get ahead and achieve your goals, or is it holding you back? How private and protected is your data? How do people see you online?
[Choose your own]
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Ignite talks evaluation
3. "The Digital Divide"
Do your own research on The Digital Divide. Where do you stand? Is your use of technology helping you get ahead and achieve your goals, or is it holding you back? How private and protected is your data? How do people see you online?
period 6 ignite talks
[PLEASE NOTE! The wi-fi glitched out at the end of the period and it looks like some of the presentations are missing-- if you see anything that is incorrect or incomplete, please comment with the information. Thank you! -dp]
Sarai: Why do people try so hard to fit in? Over the break I started looking into this and I need to do more research.
Maria: Why are we here (on Earth)? I'm interested in the religion but the science, and I need to do more research.
Madison: How do our voices change and go into different pitches? I learned that our voices change when we talk to people we love. This reminded me of how Daisy's voice changed in Gatsby. I have found an expert on this and I'm going to interview him.
Jorge: How can a person become an actor? One thing I learned over the break is how to find a relationship with a character-- this class has helped me connect with characters in books. I plan to continue reading monologues and practicing.
Edgar: How did soccer become a sport? Over break I watched a few games to analyze them. Next I plan to research the history of the game.
Johanna: What if people stopped acting in self-defeating ways? I watched a show where a girl hurt herself and started thinking about how she could be more successful. Connection: in this course people could succeed more if they changed their habits and stopped procrastinating.
Daniela: Why do people lie? I started by asking people why they lie. I learned that people do this to hide bad feelings or get along with others. In The Great Gatsby Tom lied to Daisy when he cheated on her. I want to encourage people to tell the truth.
Joe: What is magic? It can mean lots of things. The connection between magic and this presentation is getting me out of my comfort zone so I'm not as shy. I'll be performing at Ethel Pope in May.
Junior: Wi-Fi. We use it every single day. Over the break my phone lost data and I felt miserable. I'm going to learn how it works.
Jish: Why does religion divide us when it's supposed to unite us? Over break I researched different religions and I learned that they're supposed to be made for peace. But the Koran has 109 verses on killing non-believers, and the Bible has lots of passages about how to deal harshly with non-believers. I'm going to explore something different.
Regina: Was religion invented to control people? One thing I learned is that yes it can-- so can school, or marriage, or other social institutions. Connection: in F451 society was trying to control people. I'm just beginning my research on this topic.
Lionel: How can we have the most fun? I learned that having fun can make you happy. I went to Universal Studios as a start. Not sure where to take this next.
Polo: If man evolved from apes, why are there still apes? I want to study evolution. This topic reminded me of the story "Sound of Thunder" because small changes can lead to big effects.
Demi: How can someone enjoy seeing someone else suffer? Over break I watched a lot of "Criminal Minds" and I learned that many criminals are out for revenge, or have a problem in their brains. I want to learn more about schadenfreude.
Maira:
Jasmin: Sleep paralysis. People believe in a spiritual background to this. Connection: when Dr. Preston asks the class a question and no one answers.
David: What is time? Over the break I listened to podcasts and watched documentaries, and I learned that time is not constant. It can depend on your location, or your emotion, and I want to learn more about this.
Arielle: Why do people buy Family/friends. Last line of Gatsby makes more sense if you're older than 30.
Sarai: Why do people try so hard to fit in? Over the break I started looking into this and I need to do more research.
Maria: Why are we here (on Earth)? I'm interested in the religion but the science, and I need to do more research.
Madison: How do our voices change and go into different pitches? I learned that our voices change when we talk to people we love. This reminded me of how Daisy's voice changed in Gatsby. I have found an expert on this and I'm going to interview him.
Jorge: How can a person become an actor? One thing I learned over the break is how to find a relationship with a character-- this class has helped me connect with characters in books. I plan to continue reading monologues and practicing.
Edgar: How did soccer become a sport? Over break I watched a few games to analyze them. Next I plan to research the history of the game.
Johanna: What if people stopped acting in self-defeating ways? I watched a show where a girl hurt herself and started thinking about how she could be more successful. Connection: in this course people could succeed more if they changed their habits and stopped procrastinating.
Daniela: Why do people lie? I started by asking people why they lie. I learned that people do this to hide bad feelings or get along with others. In The Great Gatsby Tom lied to Daisy when he cheated on her. I want to encourage people to tell the truth.
Joe: What is magic? It can mean lots of things. The connection between magic and this presentation is getting me out of my comfort zone so I'm not as shy. I'll be performing at Ethel Pope in May.
Junior: Wi-Fi. We use it every single day. Over the break my phone lost data and I felt miserable. I'm going to learn how it works.
Jish: Why does religion divide us when it's supposed to unite us? Over break I researched different religions and I learned that they're supposed to be made for peace. But the Koran has 109 verses on killing non-believers, and the Bible has lots of passages about how to deal harshly with non-believers. I'm going to explore something different.
Regina: Was religion invented to control people? One thing I learned is that yes it can-- so can school, or marriage, or other social institutions. Connection: in F451 society was trying to control people. I'm just beginning my research on this topic.
Lionel: How can we have the most fun? I learned that having fun can make you happy. I went to Universal Studios as a start. Not sure where to take this next.
Polo: If man evolved from apes, why are there still apes? I want to study evolution. This topic reminded me of the story "Sound of Thunder" because small changes can lead to big effects.
Demi: How can someone enjoy seeing someone else suffer? Over break I watched a lot of "Criminal Minds" and I learned that many criminals are out for revenge, or have a problem in their brains. I want to learn more about schadenfreude.
Maira:
Jasmin: Sleep paralysis. People believe in a spiritual background to this. Connection: when Dr. Preston asks the class a question and no one answers.
David: What is time? Over the break I listened to podcasts and watched documentaries, and I learned that time is not constant. It can depend on your location, or your emotion, and I want to learn more about this.
Arielle: Why do people buy Family/friends. Last line of Gatsby makes more sense if you're older than 30.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
period 5 ignite talks
Andrea: Why is there still racism in 2017? I noticed even when we made foodI asked older people including my Mom. Next steps: I'm going to talk to more people and do more research.
Michael: Does life exist in other galaxies? I Googled this and discovered that people believe there is life out there. I connected this with Fahrenheit 451 and I plan to do more research.
Alex: Why are we considered adults at the age of 18? I did some research and learned that some people start making better decisions then, but I also think at that age many people still have the mind of a child. I need to do more research and think about the differences between 18, 21, and older.
Ruby: Why do some people really enjoy having their alone time? I talked to my mom about this, and I am focusing more on my own alone time.
David: My topic is about art-- I always thought art was fascinating and inspiring. I look up to Claude Monet. This is loosely connected to the course in terms of creativity. I hope to visit a museum.
Amy: What does it take to start a popular clothing line? Connection with class is just looking at people to see what they're wearing. Next step: research new trends and incorporate into design to increase popularity.
Mario: What are the benefits of living a plant-based lifestyle v. being a meat-eater? Over the break I saw live buffalo-- these animals are huge, powerful, and fast, and they eat nothing but plants.
Dom: What's the difference between wanting and waiting? You want a job, a boy/girl friend -- what inspires us and motivates us to get what we want? What are we waiting for?
Andrew: How do I improve my writing skills? Over the break I focused on social media and reading online. I spent a lot of time texting people. In this course we write essays and I want to practice that next.
Beatrice: Why do people commit suicide instead of getting help? Over the break I watched "13 Reasons Why" about a girl whose friends betrayed her. It reminded me of the lady in F 451 who died for her books. In the show the girl shut down and killed herself. Next step: I'm creating a blog where people can share their feelings and express themselves.
Alexis: How can we have a healthy lifestyle? I asked Coach Wallace and he said exercise and eating right can help. I'm going to talk to my other coaches and ask how they eat and what they do.
Cynthia: Why do people get old and age? I looked online and found this happens because of DNA replication.
Avelina: Why is social media so important in people's lives? I did some research and found that FOMO (fear of missing out) matters. Next step: I'm going to try lowering the amount of time I spend on social media.
Jesus: What makes us human? What is the difference between us and Artificial Intelligence? I read articles about robots and they are not self-aware. Connection: the mechanical hound in F451 was not really dead or alive. Next I'm going to do more research.
Jesus O: Can you trust your gut? Over the break I worked in fields and it was hard. I am still picking strawberries because I am trusting my gut. Is this right? I also found a beautiful beach because I trusted my gut. Connection: "Immigrants in Our Own Land."
Ricky: Why is weather so bi-polar? Blazing heat and then it freezes my toes off. Over break the weather in Cancun was extreme. I am going to do more research.
Noelia: Why do people judge each other? My aunt thinks it's because of racism and jealousy. This reminds me of "On Self-Reliance" because of what happens when you do things others don't understand.
Tanya: I am interested in cosmetology. Over the break I took a class and learned you have to have passion and patience. Next I'm going to practice more and take more classes.
Yamile: Will there ever be a cure for cancer? Over the break I volunteered in a surgery center. Next I'm going to watch shows about animals because scientists are making a lot of progress. Curing cancer is like Open Source Learning, you can give others opportunities to
Alvaro: What is the difference between someone who goes pro and someone who plays for love? I went on a site called Twitch where there are both types of gamers. Pros told me it's all about practice and learning, and having the passion to practice and spend a lot of time. Next step is to find new ways to learn from my mistakes.
Carlos: I want to cut hair. Over break I watched my barber and I learned the longer you have a client the better he likes his haircut. Reminded me of Gatsby. I'm going to get clippers and watch a YouTube video.
Elizabeth: How are engines built? Over break I learned about the components and how to change the oil. I want to build an engine.
Adamari: I want to know why trained animals are still caged and tied up. I did research over break and learned that there is still a small chance they can attack. This reminded me of F451 because the animals are trained to be the same and not think for themselves.
Sofia: What does it mean to identify as indigenous? Over the break I went to Raza College Day and another conference about indigenous culture and expression. Some students at our school speak Misteco. I connected this with F451 in that they were trying to get Montag to forget who he was and fit in. Now I'm going to do interviews and more research.
Frank: Why is America the biggest gangster out there? After doing research I don't believe we're always the good guys. We are only in Syria for the oil. I plan to look more deeply into this.
Elyssa: Are words more powerful than weapons? They hurt people emotionally where weapons just hurt people physically. Next steps are to help people watch what they say.
Edmundo: Why are we judged by the color of our skin and not the content of our character? I started this topic before I knew the quote from Martin Luther King, and I want to do more research on this.
Uri: Why is business so risky? I visited my brother in San Jose and he's going to start a Mexican restaurant. I want to learn about the mistakes people make when they start businesses.
Carlos: My topic is math and physics. Over the break I did more math problems and I read about physics. Connection: F451 was all about advancements in science. Next I will review concepts and practice more.
Devin (NO SHOW)
Victoria: Why do people follow new trends? People want to fit in and feel secure. This is similar to F451 because everyone wants to belong.
Angel: What would happen to a person inside a black hole? I started doing research and I learned that we don't really know, but the forces inside a black hole are so intense that you wouldn't survive.
Jose: What do you need to become a civil engineer? I spoke to an engineer and he told me that you just need creativity and math. Connection: it's like this class because you have the freedom to design your own thing. Next step: research four-year program.
Michael: Does life exist in other galaxies? I Googled this and discovered that people believe there is life out there. I connected this with Fahrenheit 451 and I plan to do more research.
Alex: Why are we considered adults at the age of 18? I did some research and learned that some people start making better decisions then, but I also think at that age many people still have the mind of a child. I need to do more research and think about the differences between 18, 21, and older.
Ruby: Why do some people really enjoy having their alone time? I talked to my mom about this, and I am focusing more on my own alone time.
David: My topic is about art-- I always thought art was fascinating and inspiring. I look up to Claude Monet. This is loosely connected to the course in terms of creativity. I hope to visit a museum.
Amy: What does it take to start a popular clothing line? Connection with class is just looking at people to see what they're wearing. Next step: research new trends and incorporate into design to increase popularity.
Mario: What are the benefits of living a plant-based lifestyle v. being a meat-eater? Over the break I saw live buffalo-- these animals are huge, powerful, and fast, and they eat nothing but plants.
Dom: What's the difference between wanting and waiting? You want a job, a boy/girl friend -- what inspires us and motivates us to get what we want? What are we waiting for?
Andrew: How do I improve my writing skills? Over the break I focused on social media and reading online. I spent a lot of time texting people. In this course we write essays and I want to practice that next.
Beatrice: Why do people commit suicide instead of getting help? Over the break I watched "13 Reasons Why" about a girl whose friends betrayed her. It reminded me of the lady in F 451 who died for her books. In the show the girl shut down and killed herself. Next step: I'm creating a blog where people can share their feelings and express themselves.
Alexis: How can we have a healthy lifestyle? I asked Coach Wallace and he said exercise and eating right can help. I'm going to talk to my other coaches and ask how they eat and what they do.
Cynthia: Why do people get old and age? I looked online and found this happens because of DNA replication.
Avelina: Why is social media so important in people's lives? I did some research and found that FOMO (fear of missing out) matters. Next step: I'm going to try lowering the amount of time I spend on social media.
Jesus: What makes us human? What is the difference between us and Artificial Intelligence? I read articles about robots and they are not self-aware. Connection: the mechanical hound in F451 was not really dead or alive. Next I'm going to do more research.
Jesus O: Can you trust your gut? Over the break I worked in fields and it was hard. I am still picking strawberries because I am trusting my gut. Is this right? I also found a beautiful beach because I trusted my gut. Connection: "Immigrants in Our Own Land."
Ricky: Why is weather so bi-polar? Blazing heat and then it freezes my toes off. Over break the weather in Cancun was extreme. I am going to do more research.
Noelia: Why do people judge each other? My aunt thinks it's because of racism and jealousy. This reminds me of "On Self-Reliance" because of what happens when you do things others don't understand.
Tanya: I am interested in cosmetology. Over the break I took a class and learned you have to have passion and patience. Next I'm going to practice more and take more classes.
Yamile: Will there ever be a cure for cancer? Over the break I volunteered in a surgery center. Next I'm going to watch shows about animals because scientists are making a lot of progress. Curing cancer is like Open Source Learning, you can give others opportunities to
Alvaro: What is the difference between someone who goes pro and someone who plays for love? I went on a site called Twitch where there are both types of gamers. Pros told me it's all about practice and learning, and having the passion to practice and spend a lot of time. Next step is to find new ways to learn from my mistakes.
Carlos: I want to cut hair. Over break I watched my barber and I learned the longer you have a client the better he likes his haircut. Reminded me of Gatsby. I'm going to get clippers and watch a YouTube video.
Elizabeth: How are engines built? Over break I learned about the components and how to change the oil. I want to build an engine.
Adamari: I want to know why trained animals are still caged and tied up. I did research over break and learned that there is still a small chance they can attack. This reminded me of F451 because the animals are trained to be the same and not think for themselves.
Sofia: What does it mean to identify as indigenous? Over the break I went to Raza College Day and another conference about indigenous culture and expression. Some students at our school speak Misteco. I connected this with F451 in that they were trying to get Montag to forget who he was and fit in. Now I'm going to do interviews and more research.
Frank: Why is America the biggest gangster out there? After doing research I don't believe we're always the good guys. We are only in Syria for the oil. I plan to look more deeply into this.
Elyssa: Are words more powerful than weapons? They hurt people emotionally where weapons just hurt people physically. Next steps are to help people watch what they say.
Edmundo: Why are we judged by the color of our skin and not the content of our character? I started this topic before I knew the quote from Martin Luther King, and I want to do more research on this.
Uri: Why is business so risky? I visited my brother in San Jose and he's going to start a Mexican restaurant. I want to learn about the mistakes people make when they start businesses.
Carlos: My topic is math and physics. Over the break I did more math problems and I read about physics. Connection: F451 was all about advancements in science. Next I will review concepts and practice more.
Devin (NO SHOW)
Victoria: Why do people follow new trends? People want to fit in and feel secure. This is similar to F451 because everyone wants to belong.
Angel: What would happen to a person inside a black hole? I started doing research and I learned that we don't really know, but the forces inside a black hole are so intense that you wouldn't survive.
Jose: What do you need to become a civil engineer? I spoke to an engineer and he told me that you just need creativity and math. Connection: it's like this class because you have the freedom to design your own thing. Next step: research four-year program.
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