Week 3 (Feb 23rd-Feb.27, 2009)

02/23/09

Aim: Why are partitioned aprtments so popular in NYC?

Do Now:

1. Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
2. Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
3. Read and copy ONE news summary
4. On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. Journal entry#3

Describe the aprtment (house) you and your family live in.

2. Read the article Partitioned Apartments Are Risky, but Common in New York and discuss-

• Why is this subject discussed in the NY Times?
• What potentional hazard can this housing condition create?
• What's your opinion on the issue: should people be allowed to partition their aprtment to accomodate more people who need to live there? Support your opinion with facts from the article.

HW#10

Take a stand on the issue and write a short essay to discuss: Should people be allowed to partition their aprtment to accomodate more people who need to live there? Support your opinion with facts from the article.

02/24/09

Aim: How to use photo images to tell stories?

Do Now:

1. Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
2. Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
3. Read and copy ONE news summary
4. On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activites:

1. Journal #4 : Use at least 5 sentences to describe the story you are about to tell using photo images.

2. How to use photo images to tell stories?

HW# 11 Add words to describe how each image reveals parts of your life stories.

02/25/09

Aim: How do symbolic images help tell stories about you?

Do Now:

1. Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
2. Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
3. Read and copy ONE news summary
4. On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. Journal entry#5

Describe 5 symbols that you can use to represent you. Explain why.

2. What elements are there in a story?

• Character(s)
• setting
• problem/conflict/issue
• attitude/feelings
• Beginning/Middle/End( sequence of events)
• Interaction with other people (your family members, teachers, coaches, team members, school mates, etc)
• Make a point( reveal who you are; what kind of character you are)

HW# 12 Write a complete story that describes an non-forgettable experience you have had. It does not matter whether the story soundes important or not as long as it is important to you. Turn the simple describtions into paragraphs. Each photo needs at least a paragraph to explain what it means.

02/26/09

Aim: How to make your personal story an interesting one?

Do Now:

1. Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
2. Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
3. Read and copy ONE news summary
4. On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. Journal #6

Add one little humorous touch to your personal story.

2. How to make your story more interesting?

• Humor
• making sense
• genuine attitude/feelings
• revealing your inner thoughts
  
  HW# 13 Complete the 1st draft of the "My Story" photo project.

02/27/09

Aim: To continue working on the story about you.

Do Now:

1. Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
2. Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
3. Read and copy ONE news summary
4. On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

Revise the 1st draft of your story and make it more interesting and story-likenot just an introduction to you.

Your story must reveal some truth about YOU!

1. You are very proud of the experience you had!
2. You once had obstacles.
3. Who inspired you and gave you strengths to deal with the problems you had while trying to reach your goal?
4. Where are you standing now?
5. What direction are you heading ?

Grading Rubric for this project:

1. The story focused on ONE specific part of you.
2. The story must make sense!
3. You are the protagonist of your story.
4. There must be at least one paragraph description for each photo.
5. There must be 7 photos at least for the photo story.

HW#14 Complete the 1st draft of "My Story" photo project. ( either digital or clipped pictures from any magazine or newspaper).