Monday, March 28, 2011
Emmanual Jal!
I'm so sad that I had to miss the Emmanual Jal presentation and concert! For this blog post, I'd like you to share your thoughts and impressions of Mr. Jal, his story, and his music. Since I wasn't there, you'll have to be descriptive and specific so I can get a flavor for what the experience was like!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Note Taking Skills
I'd like you to reflect on the note taking homework assignment and quiz from Friday. Use the following questions as a guide and answer the ones that apply:
Did taking notes help you to recall information on the quiz when you weren't allowed to use your notes? Why or why not?
Did your notes help you to answer the questions on the quiz? If not, why not? Were your notes too brief? Or did you miss the main ideas?
Did your notes include too many unimportant details?
When you shared your notes for round three, what did you notice about your group members' notes? Were they more or less thorough than yours? Did they use particular organizational tactics that were similar or different from yours? What did you learn about your OWN note taking skills (strengths and/or weaknesses) from looking at what your classmates recorded?
EVERYONE MUST ANSWER THIS ONE!
Why do you think teachers ask you to take notes on what you read?
Did taking notes help you to recall information on the quiz when you weren't allowed to use your notes? Why or why not?
Did your notes help you to answer the questions on the quiz? If not, why not? Were your notes too brief? Or did you miss the main ideas?
Did your notes include too many unimportant details?
When you shared your notes for round three, what did you notice about your group members' notes? Were they more or less thorough than yours? Did they use particular organizational tactics that were similar or different from yours? What did you learn about your OWN note taking skills (strengths and/or weaknesses) from looking at what your classmates recorded?
EVERYONE MUST ANSWER THIS ONE!
Why do you think teachers ask you to take notes on what you read?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Socratic Seminar
Please answer all of the following questions in a few thoughtful paragraphs. Weave your answers together in a coherent and logical manner.
What did you think of today's seminar? Did you like your role? Could you have participated more? What suggestions do you have for the next seminar? What was your favorite topic covered during the discussion? What other questions do you have about the reading? Did the seminar help you to better understand the comparison between Rome and America...why or why not?
What did you think of today's seminar? Did you like your role? Could you have participated more? What suggestions do you have for the next seminar? What was your favorite topic covered during the discussion? What other questions do you have about the reading? Did the seminar help you to better understand the comparison between Rome and America...why or why not?
Monday, March 14, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Will America Fall?
Please respond to the following questions in AT LEAST one thoughtful paragraph (remember to use proper spelling and grammar!). If you have more to say, please share.
Make sure you "Comment" on this post instead of creating a new post.
Which argument in the article about the comparisons between ancient Rome and contemporary America did you find most compelling or convincing? WHY?
Do you think the comparison between the two "empires" is valid? Why or why not?
Make sure you "Comment" on this post instead of creating a new post.
Which argument in the article about the comparisons between ancient Rome and contemporary America did you find most compelling or convincing? WHY?
Do you think the comparison between the two "empires" is valid? Why or why not?
Saturday, March 5, 2011
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