Monday, January 24, 2011

Humanities Portfolio Rounds Agenda

Here's a sneak peek at the Portfolio Panel Agenda.
We discussed this in class today, remember?

Agenda

Part I: History in Images (38 min.)

Round 1 - Choose One! Look through the images at your table. Choose one that you are drawn to. (3 min.)

Round 2 - Observe It: Describe what you see in the image? What stands out to you? Record your observations in the “See.” column. Students must identify three observations. (5 min.)

Round 3 - Connect It: How does this image connect to something you have learned in Humanities? Does it leave you with any questions? (Silent. Individual. In writing.) Record your connections & questions in the “Connect.” column. (5 min.)

Round 4 - Theme It: Teacher reviews the definition of theme.

What common idea or theme do you see among all the images? Students create their own theme or choose from identified themes printed out on slips of paper.

(Silent. Individual.) (10 min.)

Round 5 - Share It: Share the image you chose and how you connected it to Humanities and to a theme from Rounds 1, 2, & 3. Teacher asks interpretive questions. (15 min.)

Part II: Words to Images (30 min)

Round 1 - Connect It: Review notes about your article. How does your image connect with the text you read? Add any notes related to your image. (Silent. Individual.) (5 min.)

Round 2 - Questions: Teacher asks interpretive questions and facilitates a thematic discussion about the image-text connections. (15 min.)

Round 3 - Theme It: Create or choose a new theme that connects your image to the text you read? Share new theme and rationale with the group. (5 min.)

Round 4 - Reflection: Students share one success and one challenge. (5 min.)

Sunday, January 23, 2011

*January Portfolio Panel Readings*


Ladies, welcome to Humanities Portfolio Panels! I promise they won't be so painful. Maybe a bit of work . . . *Sigh*

Here's what you need to do.
  1. Choose a text from the 5 below. There are three contemporary issues articles and two poems.
  2. Read the text twice. Yes TWICE!
  3. Take notes on the text that summarize the ideas of the writer; describe any reactions, connections, and questions you have after reading it. Take these notes on loose leaf or note cards.
  4. Bring your notes and the article (if you choose to print it out) to your Portfolio Panel.


10th Grade Humanities Portfolio Panel Readings (CHOOSE ONE!)

“Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes - poem


“From Slavery to the White House” By Rachel L. Swarns & Jodi Kantor in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, February 8, 2010


“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid - narrative poem with audio


“What’s Next for Haiti?” By Patricia Smith in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, March 1, 2010


“Defriending Facebook” By Katie Hafner in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, March 15, 2010



Saturday, January 22, 2011

Vocab Quiz Reminder

Vocab quiz on the following words:
  • savvy
  • intrigue
  • purport
  • amorous
  • natal

Friday, January 21, 2011

Essay Revisions


Welcome to the end of your First Semester of 10th Grade!

Here's what you need to do to get your credits! THIS IS DUE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24 FOR ALL GROUPS! Even if you do not have humanities!

1. Self-Identity Essay Revision

You will hand in the entire packet with a third draft of your essay.

Type the final draft of your revised Persepolis Essay. Your revised final draft should include the following FOUR paragraphs:

Introduction
  • Hook
  • Thesis
  • Transition
Evidence #1
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)
Evidence #2
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)
Evidence #3
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)

REMINDER! Your typed second draft must have the following formatting:

  • 1” margins
  • 12 point font, NO SCRIPT
  • A title centered
  • double spacing for the title and the essay ONLY
  • A heading in the upper LEFT corner, SINGLE SPACED!

2. Persepolis Essay Revision (a.k.a. Your Final Exam)

You will hand in the entire packet with a third draft of your essay.

Type the final draft of your revised Persepolis Essay. Your revised final draft should include the following FOUR paragraphs:

Introduction
  • Hook
  • Thesis
  • Transition
Evidence #1
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)
Evidence #2
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)
Evidence #3
  • Topic Sentence
  • Evidence (a quote, paraphrase, or detailed summary)

REMINDER! Your typed second draft must have the following formatting:

  • 1” margins
  • 12 point font, NO SCRIPT
  • A title centered
  • double spacing for the title and the essay ONLY
  • A heading in the upper LEFT corner, SINGLE SPACED!

Good luck!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Vocabulary: Tuesday, January 18, 2011


to intrigue (v.)
  • to arouse curiosity or interest in something/someone
  • to cause mystery or desire for something
Examples


Antonyms

Friday, January 14, 2011

Vocabulary: Friday, January 21, 2011



amorous (adj.)
  • showing or expressing love
  • being or feeling in love
Examples



Antonyms