Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Interview Project

TASK--> Today you are going to create interview questions for our unit interview project

Step 1) Brainstorm questions to ask a potential interviewee.


Step 2) Watch the below video discussing why it is important to know where you came from:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/profiles/stephen-colbert/11/





 Step 3) Brainstorm who you might interview



 Step 4) Select your interviewee (I selected my neighbor, a Pakistani immigrant)


** This is a webpage (blogspot) that would be used to introduce the interview project to students).

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Welcom

Welcome to the First Day of School!!! This year we will be studying American History since 1865. The following rules must be abided while in class: School Rules 4 R s A good citizen: is Respectful of rights and property of others. Respect is treating others as you would like to be treated. Respect is being considerate of other people s feelings. Respect means recognizing the value of people, property, the environment, and yourself. is Responsible for making good choices. Responsibility is being dependable and accountable for your words and actions. Responsibility is also doing your best and never blaming others for your mistakes. Being responsible for a job means that you are the one who makes sure it is done correctly and on time. is Ready to learn. Come to school ready to learn and work hard. Maintain regular school attendance and be on time. Bring necessary materials and completed assignments every day. Be courteous and cooperative with all adults and other students. Follow all classroom, school, district and state regulations and laws. Communicate regularly with parents and teachers about school experiences so that they can help me be successful in school. Read and study after school every day. Resolves conflicts honestly and fairly. Speak to the person. (Tell him/her how you feel) Offer your solutions. (Share ideas) Listen to each other. (Take turns) Value and respect each other. (Everyone is important) End with a solution and a smile. (Everybody wins)