Write a blog about your favorite food. Wait....don't just write what that food is, but use sensory details. Sensory details are touch/feel, smell, taste, see, hear when you eat that food.
So, if I was going to write about paletas de chile lolipops I can talk about the texture of the lolilop before all the chili dissolves, or the deep rich red color. It doesn't really have a smell but it has an intense flavor that goes from spicy to sweet.
BE CREATIVE.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Picture that Impacts you
Before you start...
Before you consider a picture that is not appropriate...
We check the blogs so keep it cool.
Your assignment today, find a picture on the internet that impacts you. Save it to your desktop then upload it using the "insert image" button. Tell why you chose this picture? How do you feel when you see it? Why did you choose this picture? Write at least SIX sentences.
Here is my image. I chose it because it symbolizes the strength and struggle of the Palestinian people and their fight for their rights and freedom in their own country. Their struggle has come at a huge cost, with thousands of Palestinians who have died over the 64 years fighting with Israel. The picture also represents the disadvantage the Palestinians also battle (the Palestinian is holding a rock, and the Israeli soldier is operating the tank).
http://electronicintifada.net/
Before you consider a picture that is not appropriate...
We check the blogs so keep it cool.
Your assignment today, find a picture on the internet that impacts you. Save it to your desktop then upload it using the "insert image" button. Tell why you chose this picture? How do you feel when you see it? Why did you choose this picture? Write at least SIX sentences.
Here is my image. I chose it because it symbolizes the strength and struggle of the Palestinian people and their fight for their rights and freedom in their own country. Their struggle has come at a huge cost, with thousands of Palestinians who have died over the 64 years fighting with Israel. The picture also represents the disadvantage the Palestinians also battle (the Palestinian is holding a rock, and the Israeli soldier is operating the tank).
http://electronicintifada.net/
Monday, November 28, 2011
November Break
Good Morning!
Reflect on your four-day break.
What was the best part about it?
What could have been better?
How did you feel during this event or participation in this event.
Tell a story...
Here are some potential topics:
Reflect on your four-day break.
What was the best part about it?
What could have been better?
How did you feel during this event or participation in this event.
Tell a story...
Here are some potential topics:
- turkey 'til you burst
- shopping
- familia
- anti-turkey (in case you don't like it, did you have something else?)
- tamales
- what else you did with your well-needed break
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Choice of gratitude
What is something you overcame in your life? What is a choice that made in your life that might have been difficult or hard in the moment, but when you look back you are thankful you made that decision? What was so significant or important about the choice you made?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pet Peeves
What truly irks or bugs you? A pet peeve is something that truly annoys you. It is something that may bother you more than it would someone else. What is a pet peeve you have already developed as a young adult you are sure you will never let go of as you get older? What is it about your pet peeve that annoys you? Here is a partial list of pet peeves courtesy of getannoyed.com
Drivers who don't use a turn signal.
People who read out loud what they're typing in an email or letter.
Kids who tease dogs through a fence.
People who drink directly out of the milk/orange juice containter.
Couples who sit on the same side of the booth when there is no one on the other side.
Parents who bring their young kids to R rated films.
People that don't use coasters.
People who blame anything but themselves for THEIR failure.
People who sit next to you on public transportation even when there are other seats available.
Noisy eaters.
Students who prolong class by asking the most inane questions.
Women who wear jewelry that clinks and clacks and makes noise when they're at their desk or keyboard. When people take 20 napkins, use one, then throw them all away.
Going through the drive thru, then having to go back when they screw your order up.
People walking around in ridiculous 'fashionable' shoes that are clearly hurting their feet.
Whenever anyone says "Ya, know what I'm sayin"...
Using speaker phones in public areas at work.
Roadmaps that aren't folded correctly.
Finding a shoe and not finding its mate next to it
Made up car names that are not even real words.
People who are mean to animals.
When a person makes a sucking noise with a straw when the cup becomes almost empty.
People with bad table manners.
People that snoop.
People who read the paper while driving.
People that interrupt you when your telling a story and then they continue to tell you their story and then ask you in an uninterested tone to continue on with your story when they are finished talking.
Drivers who won't turn right on red.
Vulgar talk at the dinner table.
Drivers who don't use a turn signal.
People who read out loud what they're typing in an email or letter.
Kids who tease dogs through a fence.
People who drink directly out of the milk/orange juice containter.
Couples who sit on the same side of the booth when there is no one on the other side.
Parents who bring their young kids to R rated films.
People that don't use coasters.
People who blame anything but themselves for THEIR failure.
People who sit next to you on public transportation even when there are other seats available.
Noisy eaters.
Students who prolong class by asking the most inane questions.
Women who wear jewelry that clinks and clacks and makes noise when they're at their desk or keyboard. When people take 20 napkins, use one, then throw them all away.
Going through the drive thru, then having to go back when they screw your order up.
People walking around in ridiculous 'fashionable' shoes that are clearly hurting their feet.
Whenever anyone says "Ya, know what I'm sayin"...
Using speaker phones in public areas at work.
Roadmaps that aren't folded correctly.
Finding a shoe and not finding its mate next to it
Made up car names that are not even real words.
People who are mean to animals.
When a person makes a sucking noise with a straw when the cup becomes almost empty.
People with bad table manners.
People that snoop.
People who read the paper while driving.
People that interrupt you when your telling a story and then they continue to tell you their story and then ask you in an uninterested tone to continue on with your story when they are finished talking.
Drivers who won't turn right on red.
Vulgar talk at the dinner table.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Your weekend/Your week
Prompt 1
What was the best/worst part about your weekend
Prompt 2
What is your experience with Black Friday.
What do you usually shop for?
What are your feelings on the massive advertising the week before versus what you really experience.
Find an interesting article you can link to your blog.
What was the best/worst part about your weekend
Prompt 2
What is your experience with Black Friday.
What do you usually shop for?
What are your feelings on the massive advertising the week before versus what you really experience.
Find an interesting article you can link to your blog.
Friday, November 18, 2011
RESPECT...find out what it means - 11.18
What is Respect? What is your definition What are ways you give respect to people and what is a way to earn it? Think of your interaction with people in your life everyday and what role respect plays in your relationship.
KEEP IT Appropriate.
KEEP IT Appropriate.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Writing prompts for 11.17
How can you get your message/blog across without cursing? Please keep it appropriate....
Prompt #1: What are acceptable table manners? What is unacceptable to you? What are the worst table manners you have ever seen? Find an interesting table manner from another country.
Prompt#2: What would be your ideal job? How does this feed into your passion for a career? What is the best/worst job you've held so far?
Prompt #3: The National Basketball League (NBA) and the Players Association (NBPA) are still having problems about how to split the profits made by the league. This dispute has caused the delay of the season which, players aren't getting paid what they usually do and they are heading overseas to play. What are your thoughts on this. Here is a link to a related story.http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsqfifRYE.8r80AZBe28Dae8vLYF?slug=mc-spears_nba_lockout_overseas_players_111711
Prompt #1: What are acceptable table manners? What is unacceptable to you? What are the worst table manners you have ever seen? Find an interesting table manner from another country.
Prompt#2: What would be your ideal job? How does this feed into your passion for a career? What is the best/worst job you've held so far?
Prompt #3: The National Basketball League (NBA) and the Players Association (NBPA) are still having problems about how to split the profits made by the league. This dispute has caused the delay of the season which, players aren't getting paid what they usually do and they are heading overseas to play. What are your thoughts on this. Here is a link to a related story.http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsqfifRYE.8r80AZBe28Dae8vLYF?slug=mc-spears_nba_lockout_overseas_players_111711
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Occupy!
What are your thoughts on "Occupy Wall Street" protesters all over the country? Do you think that what the government is doing following the shootings and looting is fair? Do you think there are other ways people protesting can be more affective?
Copy and paste the LINK to an article that you read that influenced or backs your opinion and write why you chose it
You can also choose to write about your experience at a protest. What was it like? What do you remember?
Here is a link to support my thoughts (type in link or use the link button)
Copy and paste the LINK to an article that you read that influenced or backs your opinion and write why you chose it
You can also choose to write about your experience at a protest. What was it like? What do you remember?
Here is a link to support my thoughts (type in link or use the link button)
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What are you thankful for
What are you thankful for and why?
If you could send a letter thanking someone from your past who would it be and why?
(think of an old teacher, adult figure, friend and why)
If you could send a letter thanking someone from your past who would it be and why?
(think of an old teacher, adult figure, friend and why)
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Our Competitive Human Nature
There is a big game today in San Diego. The Raiders, notorious for the overzealous fans have descended on San Diego to play the Chargers. However with the former the Los Angeles Raiders fans that still reside here, it will not necessarily mean that that the Chargers have home-field advantage.
As these Raiders fans travel to support the "Silver & Black" comes that stigma that they are the rowdiest fans in the NFL. After the shooting and beating incidents that occurred during and after the game with the 49ers, the Raiders did little to refute the people who challenge them. As I watch the game with a mixed crowd of fans tonight, I hope it will be a healthy evening (not food-wise when watching the game) full of competition and smack talk.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Fiery Words: Blog Prompts (Thank You Ms. Eddy)
Fiery Words: Blog Prompts (Thank You Ms. Eddy): 1. Pretend that you are talking to a blind man and have to describe for him what "red" is. You should use narrative and descriptive writing ...
Fiery Words: Motivation to blog
Fiery Words: I woke up with a bit of a headache this morning th...: I woke up with a bit of a headache this morning thinking about how can I get students at Tech Academy interested in BLOGS. I've been getting...
Blog Prompts (Thank You Ms. Eddy)
1. Pretend that you are talking to a blind man and have to describe for him what "red" is. You should use narrative and descriptive writing techniques, and try to appeal to his other senses!
2. How does competition function in our society? To what extent is it healthy/unhealthy? Offer some real world examples taken from your life, community, culture, state, nation, or world.
3. How have you taken something that you have learned in the classroom and integrated it into your nonacademic life?
4. If you could go back in time and be someone in history, who would you choose to be? Why?
5. If you had the responsibility to decide where $1 million should be spent to improve conditions somewhere in the world, what project(s) would you choose? Why?
6. How have you tried to effect change in relation to an issue of personal, local, or national significance?
7. If you could introduce one new idea or material thing to a primitive culture, what would it be?
8. If you were to describe yourself using a quotation, what would that quotation be? After you have chosen a quote, then write a bit about how it relates to you and reveals what kind of person you are.
9. Given the authority to establish a holiday, what would you choose to commemorate? Why? What would the celebration look like?
10. What is the best advice you've ever received? Explain.
11. Ask and answer the one important question that a university won't ask you, but you wish they would.
12. Your life is a movie. Describe the first 15 minutes.
13. Write a letter to your future college roommate introducing yourself and your background.
14. Please describe your reactions/ideas to the following quote: "He does not possess wealth, it possesses him."
15. What is the most valuable contribution you could make to a college campus? Explain.
16. Explain a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dillema you have faced and its impact on you.
17. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.
18. If you could choose two things to change about our high school campus, what would they be and why?
19. Should school attendance be mandatory? In your answer, be sure to explore what the function of education is, and what our nation would look like if the masses were less educated.
20. If you had the ability to talk to one species of animal, which animal would you choose to communicate with? Why?
2. How does competition function in our society? To what extent is it healthy/unhealthy? Offer some real world examples taken from your life, community, culture, state, nation, or world.
3. How have you taken something that you have learned in the classroom and integrated it into your nonacademic life?
4. If you could go back in time and be someone in history, who would you choose to be? Why?
5. If you had the responsibility to decide where $1 million should be spent to improve conditions somewhere in the world, what project(s) would you choose? Why?
6. How have you tried to effect change in relation to an issue of personal, local, or national significance?
7. If you could introduce one new idea or material thing to a primitive culture, what would it be?
8. If you were to describe yourself using a quotation, what would that quotation be? After you have chosen a quote, then write a bit about how it relates to you and reveals what kind of person you are.
9. Given the authority to establish a holiday, what would you choose to commemorate? Why? What would the celebration look like?
10. What is the best advice you've ever received? Explain.
11. Ask and answer the one important question that a university won't ask you, but you wish they would.
12. Your life is a movie. Describe the first 15 minutes.
13. Write a letter to your future college roommate introducing yourself and your background.
14. Please describe your reactions/ideas to the following quote: "He does not possess wealth, it possesses him."
15. What is the most valuable contribution you could make to a college campus? Explain.
16. Explain a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dillema you have faced and its impact on you.
17. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.
18. If you could choose two things to change about our high school campus, what would they be and why?
19. Should school attendance be mandatory? In your answer, be sure to explore what the function of education is, and what our nation would look like if the masses were less educated.
20. If you had the ability to talk to one species of animal, which animal would you choose to communicate with? Why?
I woke up with a bit of a headache this morning thinking about how can I get students at Tech Academy interested in BLOGS. I've been getting comments like "I don't want to blog, I think it is stupid." Or, "What is the point of this, it's too much work."
Well, I thought, todays high school student is tomorrows future. They are our journalists and our storytellers. The students are the soldiers on the street and they have a great way of "telling us how it is" by being real. However their writing and thoughts don't travel beyond the class and sometimes beyond their brains. I realized this is a great way to reflect on and share thoughts that could otherwise get trapped and lost forever.
Well, I thought, todays high school student is tomorrows future. They are our journalists and our storytellers. The students are the soldiers on the street and they have a great way of "telling us how it is" by being real. However their writing and thoughts don't travel beyond the class and sometimes beyond their brains. I realized this is a great way to reflect on and share thoughts that could otherwise get trapped and lost forever.
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