Black History Month 2012: Webquest

Directions: Use the link posted on the website (http://www.blackinventor.com/). Then, take notes on FIVE (your choice) of the following people listed. You should have about 5-8 bullet points/facts for each person: what did they do, when, major life accomplishments, fun facts, etc. Then, explain how did their major invention change/impact life then and now?

You must bring a hard copy to class! This is due Monday: 2/27 and will count as a HW grade!!!! 

Download the Note sheet!!! CLICK HERE!!!! You can take notes right on this paper!

Joseph Lee	Madame C. J. Walker	Patricia Bath	Benjamin Banneker	Daniel Hale Williams
George Crum	Sarah Boone	Lonnie Johnson	Garret Morgan	Valerie Thomas

DUE: HARD COPY on MONDAY 2/27!

Black History Webquest

Directions: Use the link posted on the website (http://www.blackinventor.com/). Then, take notes on FIVE (your choice) of the following people listed. You should have about 5-8 bullet points/facts for each person: what did they do, when, major life accomplishments, fun facts, etc. Then, explain how did their major invention change/impact life then and now? YOu can Download the word document HERE: Inventor Webquest

Here is the LIST:

Joseph Lee	Madame C. J. Walker	Patricia Bath	Benjamin Banneker	Daniel Hale Williams
George Crum	Sarah Boone	Lonnie Johnson	Garret Morgan	Valerie Thomas

 FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE. YOU CAN CUT/PASTE THIS INTO A WORD DOCUMENT FOR EACH INVENTOR. 

Name
Notes (see above questions for guidance)
explain how did their major invention change/impact life then and now?

Current Event: Feminism

Disclaimer: I will be in China over vacation, but will post your comments as soon as I can. Don’t fret if your posts do not appear right away!

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

All posts are due by the start of school!

Put your name and section on your post!!!

Find a Current Event: Sections E and F ONLY

Due: Wednesday 2/15

Directions (Sections E and F):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses the role of feminism: THINK ABOUT:  is this oppressive to woman, does this limit her right to equality, individuality, normality, free will? Or in what ways is you article an example of free will, individuality, and equality?  Is this positive or negative for women? Explain…
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam and you will NOT get credit.
• Cite a least ONE line
• Do NOT repeat articles!!
• Remember, current events and celebrity news do not count! You need credible news sources (see below)!
• Your responses should be insightful and each bullet point below with at least 5 sentences!!!! Analyze the connection!
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • What is your opinion about this article? Be sure to respond to some of the prompting questions below.
  • Think about: is this oppressive to woman, does this limit her right to equality, individuality, normality, free will? Or in what ways is you article an example of free will, individuality, and equality?  Is this positive or negative for women?
  • HELPFUL WEBSITES: CNN, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, BBC

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS  A and C ONLY!

DUE: Friday 2/17

Directions (Section C and A):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about woman’s right, Jane Eyre and how it connects to the post.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!!

Respond to the current event: SECTION D ONLY

DUE: Monday 2/27 BY THE START OF SCHOOL ! You have allllll vacation to respond to the responses!

Directions (Section D):

• Choose any COMMENT posted by your classmates in sections C and A
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peer
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about woman’s rights, Jane Eyre and how it connects to the postt.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Teach the Class 2012: Group Assignments

Here are your group assignments. You will be allowed to work on it while in class, but you will have limited class time. Use your weekends, after school time, study halls, lunch periods, wisely!

To see the assignment and rubric: CLICK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THIS LIST: SEE ME ASAP!!!!! 
• Assign roles: who will be the following: Group leader, complete/compile/print final copy of handout, themes/character development, passages/figurative language, and vocabulary/literary device.
• Get contact information: Take down any necessary contact information (phone, AIM, facebook, Skpye, g-chat, etc). Coordinate study halls and after school meetings and utilize the internet!
• YOU MUST BE PREPARED ON THE DAY YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO PRESENT!!
• If you are NOT in school on the day you are presenting, you will earn a ZERO. ONLY EMERGENCIES FROM A DOCTOR will be acceptable. Be responsible.
• An alternative assignment for make-up will created for you.

Here are your Groups:

	Wednesday 2/8 Ch 23- 24	Thursday 2/9Ch 25 -26	Friday 2/10Ch 27 – 28	Monday 2/13Ch 29 – 31	Tuesday 2/14 Ch 32 -34
A	Meera Alex Sammy LA Kim Richard Emily	Nick Victoria Kevin Amtooj Daniel Jianje	Christina (Janelle) Alexis O’Neal Josh Josalyn Cat	Julianne Sidney Rayshawn Alfredo Jun Hao Jennifer	Pharedy Akeem David-Griffindor Alan Niko Vee
C	Brittany Amelia Justin James Ben Julia	Courtney Jack Mike Kyra Shannon Abiona	Alexis Amanda Melissa Jillian Tyler Nalah	Gibson Caitlin Imani Cathyana Kristin Sandra	Amy Jung Chen Alex Amber Lan Vy
D	Francesca V. Bro Dan H Jessica Jillian Sterling	Victoria G Ed Samantha Kylie Daniel S Casey	Renee Andriana Hamza Veronica Brittay Elaina	Cindy Sabrina Matteo Zach Thomas Lauren	Brianna Celine Anders Julio Sari Khalil (transfer from section F).
E	Natalia Raheem Ayub Jolyn Jun You	Max Khadra Yusuf Deandre David	Brian Duyen Chinenye Arium Kevin	Ben Amanda Jonny Bobby Moise	Gunar Dom Kayli Rebecca Danny Amyas
F	J. Bro Hairpiece Micahella Steph R Gio	Destiny Deborah Brave Jenny Kevin Jayquan	B. Lo Handy Arli Joe Dianisha	Janeille J. Fo Renata	James Tewahedo Sarah Stephanie S. Julia

Vacation is approaching, remember, you must be here to receive credit. Please speak with me if this is going to be a problem.

No Show=No Credit.

Teach the Class 2012!

You will be presenting chapters from the novel Jane Eyre to the class. In this presentation, you will need to address: 

• You must provide a handout for the class so your classmates can keep it in their Table of contents section (the handout is not just a repeat of your presentation—leave room for your classmates to take notes – be interactive!).
• VISUAL: You need a powerpoint or poster. Your powerpoint/poster should make your presentation fluid and be relevant to what you are presenting. Also, your powerpoint format MUST be compatible with my computer. That means: PLAN IN ADVANCE! No powerpoint = no credit and you must do the presentation without it! It should enhance and guide the presentation! Also, make use of writing on the board!
• A 5-8 minute do-now that relates to the ideas/themes you will be discussing any advances in the plot/important events in the plot.
• Identify TWO literary techniques (imagery, foreshadowing, symbolism), including
• examples/quotations
• You need THREE vocabulary words, used in context and a definition.
• You need to include THREE passagesfrom the text.Your presentation should be between 30 – 35 minutes.
  • One relating the chapter to a focus term (FNIC)
  • One passage relating to gothic elements
  • ONE showing/indicating character analysis/development (what do we learn about the character and/or how does s/he change?)

To ensure that your presentation is delivered in a professional manner, practice your presentation before you present it to the class. You will be allowed up to TWO small note cards to help you with quotes and references to the book; if you read directly from your notes – forgetting to provide eye-contact and forgetting to check for understanding with your students – you will lose points. You will also be graded on your participation/feedback while other groups present. This presentation is worth two quiz grades and a TEST grade, so take it seriously.

EXTRA CREDIT: Also, You will receive extra points if the ENTIRE group dresses professionally (no jeans, sneakers, uggs, etc). Look like you are in charge!!

You will be judged on the following rubric:

Requirements	Points	YOUR score
Handout: handout is clear, USEFUL, provides space for notes, relevant to thePresentation	5
Visual: is relevant, serves a purpose, guides and enhances, indicates effort.	5
Do-now/Content/Vocab:plot high lights just the important facts, content is accurate,Vocab is useful and in context. The s relevant, serves a purpose, is an opportunity for a transition, provides an opportunity for class discussion.	5
Passages: relates to the focus terms, shows character development, analysis and Connection are in –depth and insightful.	5
Presentation Skills: uses the full time wisely, talks with not AT the class, the class is engaged in a discussion and is doing the work, all members of the group participate equally, indicates practice and effort, work together as a team!	5
TOTAL SCORE:	25