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A new semester is upon us! Get ready for some new and exciting things!!
Things to remember: -Be PREPARED (writing utensil//paper) -Be ON TIME (class BEGINS at the tardy bell...otherwise you are TARDY) -Be FLEXIBLE (you never know what will be in store for you!) -FOCUS (always ready to learn) Have those things under control and the new semester will be a wonderful one!
Ice Pack Day 2 : January 31The article you read for Ice Pack Day 1 provides both sides to an argument. Choose your side. Do you agree...or disagree? Agree = Pro ; Disagree = Con On the same paper that you answered the 4 questions from Day 1, write a 1 paragraph explanation of which side you choose (Pro or Con) and why. Include at least ONE quote from the text to back yourself up. *Remember full sentences, spelling, grammar, and punctuation count! NO quote dumps! Ice Pack Day 1 : January 30Read the following article: PRO/CON : Is the US more divided than ever? NewsELA PRO: Unprecedented division conquering national politics The United States political landscape is more divided than it has been since the Vietnam and civil rights era some 50 years ago and in many ways is even more polarized. The style and content of Donald Trump's presidency is a major factor in this division and our country is suffering as a result. Division is nothing new in politics or in personal life. Since the formative years of our nation, differences existed and infiltrated our earliest political debates. Each one of us is divided in simple or perhaps complex ways in our most basic life functions too. At school, at work, in our neighborhoods we take sides and defend our positions, we divide ourselves into tribes in many aspects of our lives. There are those in private and public life who seek to gain power and profit, though, from our natural inclination to tribalism. We must understand this and should tread carefully but most of us do not. Citizen, candidate, and now President Trump has spent a life adhering to the "divide and conquer" philosophy in his business and now in his politics. By breaking up and dividing folks to consolidate his power and scatter the power of his adversaries, President Trump is playing a dangerous game with our democratic society. The lists of Trump tactics and topics on this strategy are long. Race, economic status, gender, political party, social issues and so on have all been on his menu and often in ugly ways. The division spills out into our voting, our social media feeds, and perhaps most notably into how Congress is conducting the people's business. As I write this, immigrant families continue to be divided, U.S. senators are bickering over Supreme Court nomination proceedings, elections are being conducted, and it's all done under the shadow of the divisions that Trump seeks to exploit. The marches, protests and riots of Vietnam and civil rights era have given way to marches and protests now. The deep division, partisanship and distrust of the Nixon and Watergate era echoes eerily in the questions about Trump and his campaign's potential involvement with a hostile Russian government. As a result we now live in a nation where each and every morsel of information is filtered through the lens of our divisions. Anything that contradicts the established view of our tribe is immediately cast aside or even labeled "fake" to feed our tribalism and division. Along the way, Trump tweets away, fueling this division. He creates confusion while speaking to his tribe while stirring anger from those tribes organized against him furthering the divide. And we largely play our role as the faithfully divided. Democrats and liberals recoil at every turn, Republicans and conservatives cheer or, in the most repulsive moments, remain silent in approval. The division even exists within tribes. Conservatives are split between the Trump loyalists and those who, even in their frequent silence, find Trump's tactics distasteful. Progressives are divided between the more moderate and more liberal wings. These subdivisions are making it even more difficult to rally against those seeking to divide us. Open and honest debate of our differences great and small can actually be an empowering process. At different points in our history we have come out of periods of deep division stronger while in others we have come out weaker from the fight. Time will tell how we as a nation move forward from our current division. What do we do to break the trend and refuse to be conquered? Only when we begin to listen, question, seek understanding and break down the walls of prejudice that are impeding us will we take the first steps in a more positive direction. Don Kusler is national director of Americans for Democratic Action, a progressive advocacy organization. CON: We survived much deeper divisions in early Seventies Today, our country is divided along a number of different fault lines — the primary one being for or against President Donald Trump. And many of the policies of the Trump administration are equally contentious. But our country had much deeper divisions from 1968 to 1974, when it seemed the country was at war with itself. Yet the "radical movements" of the Woodstock generation shaped where we are today. The era of race relations exploded in open civil rebellion after the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King. Soldiers patrolled the streets of Detroit, Newark and other American cities to restore order. The war in Vietnam was deeply unpopular and millions of people protested in anti-war marches. When President Richard Nixon ordered the invasion of Cambodia in 1970, the nation exploded in protests. Armed National Guard troops killed and wounded unarmed student protesters at Kent State and Jackson State universities. Students across the nation went on strike, closing the university system and many secondary schools. On the cultural side, the country was divided between the generations. While the anti-war anger helped propel the movement, issues such as marijuana, long hair, women's lib and social justice were vehemently argued from both sides. Radical movements — today's domestic terrorists — such as the Weather Underground took on the government with violence and bombings. New ideas about the environment, a woman's place in society and social justice for minorities were decried as undermining democracy. The hippies preached "Give peace a chance" and "All you need is love." The "establishment" responded with "America, love it or leave it." There was not a great deal of middle ground, and many a family gathering descended into acrimony. The talk among the young was not about "resistance" — it was about "revolution." And of course, there was the president — Richard Nixon — who fed the flames of division for his own political gain. "Tricky Dick" harnessed the power of the government — the FBI, the justice and police departments to create enemy lists, conduct illegal break-ins, surveillance and harassment. It was all done in the name of "law and order." And in 1972, Nixon won a landslide election, guaranteeing four more years of upheaval. But the country did not come apart. Watergate happened and our government's checks and balances worked. If you look back at the radical ideas of the late 1960s that divided our nation, many of them have become mainstream today. The country moved on. Our country may be divided right now, but what we can learn from this particular history lesson is that there is hope for the future. Peter Rush is the author of "Wild Word," a newly released novel set against the backdrop of America's protest era in the early 1970s, and CEO of Kellen, a nonprofit organization management firm. Answer the following questions (1-4) on your own piece of paper. (They are at the bottom of this message) You will turn it in tomorrow (or your next day of school). If you have any questions, send me a message! Questions: 1. Which piece of evidence from the PRO article MOST appeals to the reader's sense of emotion? A. The United States political landscape is more divided than it has been since the Vietnam and civil rights era some 50 years ago and in many ways is even more polarized. B. Each one of us is divided in simple or perhaps complex ways in our most basic life functions too. At school, at work, in our neighborhoods we take sides and defend our positions, we divide ourselves into tribes in many aspects of our lives. C. By breaking up and dividing folks to consolidate his power and scatter the power of his adversaries, President Trump is playing a dangerous game with our democratic society. D. As I write this, immigrant families continue to be divided, U.S. senators are bickering over Supreme Court nomination proceedings, elections are being conducted, and it's all done under the shadow of the divisions that Trump seeks to exploit. 2. How does the author of the CON article appeal to the reader's sense of logic? A. by emphasizing the similarities between President Trump and Nixon B. by listing several issues that divided the United States in recent history C. by recounting an exchange between hippies and the government D. by chronicling controversies that have polarized political parties 3. The author of the PRO article provides evidence to support his claim.Is this evidence factual? How do you know? A. The evidence is completely factual; the author cites several reputable sources where his evidence can be verified. B. The evidence is mostly factual; the author incorporates direct quotes and paraphrases several of the tweets he references. C. The evidence is somewhat factual; the author's argument focuses mainly upon his opinion and observations in response to actual events. D. The evidence is not factual; the author makes his point by relating fictional scenarios that did not actually happen. 4. The author of the CON article makes the argument that we can look to the past for reassurance that the current divisions within the United States will subside.Which paragraph from the CON article is the STRONGEST evidence to support this claim? A. Today, our country is divided along a number of different fault lines — the primary one being for or against President Donald Trump. And many of the policies of the Trump administration are equally contentious. B. The era of race relations exploded in open civil rebellion after the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King. Soldiers patrolled the streets of Detroit, Newark and other American cities to restore order. C. On the cultural side, the country was divided between the generations. While the anti-war anger helped propel the movement, issues such as marijuana, long hair, women's lib and social justice were vehemently argued from both sides. D. If you look back at the radical ideas of the late 1960s that divided our nation, many of them have become mainstream today. The country moved on. Senior Deadlines
ATTENTION: SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION! SENIOR PICTURES Senior pictures are due on December 15, 2018. There will be a $10 late fee for all pictures submitted after this date. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it is inappropriate, so please make good choices and use good judgment with your submissions. Please provide us a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg. 1 inch head size. Make sure your image is only from the shoulders, up. No hands/elbows/etc. in your picture. Solid background is required. We will accept your image one of three ways. 1. Upload your image directly to our yearbook website. You may do that by following the link below. This is our preferred method. www.replayit.com – set up an account – upload your photo! 2. Drop off a cd or a jump drive to Mrs. Plachta – Room 205. You must write your first and last name, your school Id, and a phone number. If you are having your picture taken at a local studio, some will submit the photo for you. Photographers often submit all photos on one disk so please check with your studio and confirm that the picture was received. 3. Email your picture to [email protected] Please have the subject line be First name Last name ‘s Senior Picture SENIOR QUOTES Please submit a 25 word quote with your picture by December 15, 2018. If you don’t turn in a quote at this time, your spot will be left blank. No initials are allowed and your quote may be edited for length or content. Your quote must be school appropriate. You may email your quote to [email protected] Please have the subject line be First name Last name’s Senior Quote BUY YOUR YEAROOK Don’t forget to purchase a 2019 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. Supplies are limited so buy now! Friendly Reminder!Novel projects/Literature Circle Packets/Novels are due Wednesday, Nov 14. Have all three ready to hand in at the start of class! Reading Schedule for Novel 1Black Like Me Oct. 15-19: p1-44 Oct. 22-26: p45-99 (to Nov. 21 section) Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p100-150 (to Mar. 17 section) Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p151-end Joy Luck Club Oct. 15-19: p1-83 Oct. 22-26: p84-131 Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p132-209 Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p210-end Kite Runner Oct. 15-19: p1-100 Oct. 22-26: p101-189 Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p190-292 Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p293-end Marley and Me Oct. 15-19: p1-70 Oct. 22-26: p71-174 Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p148-226 Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p227-end Holes Oct. 15-19: p1-58 Oct. 22-26: p59-119 Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p120-181 Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p182-end Perks of Being a Wallflower Oct. 15-19: p1-49 Oct. 22-26: p50-96 Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p97-161 (end of letter) Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p161-end Speak Oct. 15-19: p1-57 (to Giving Thanks) Oct. 22-26: p57-113 (to Clash) Oct. 29-Nov. 2: p114-168 (to Fault!) Nov. 3-Nov. 9: p170-end Edgar Allan PoeOctober 3: Reading Cask of Amontillado October 1-2: Notes on the life and times of Poe. Click button below to access the full timeline.
This is going to look like information overload...but these are the notes from my yearbook conference. I am going to go over everything in order during Fred Friday! Photography Info: -ReplayIt App should be up and running in the next 7-10 days! -ReplayIt Inbox - when pictures are used, it sends an email to the person who uploads the pictures and tells them it is in the book...and sends them a link to buy the book if they haven't yet! -Video can be added into the ReplayIt...then...HPReveal App will link a picture in our yearbook to the video! Instructions would need to be provided in the beginning of the book so everyone would know - but also we would need to figure out a way to show that the picture has video component. Cover Info: -Classic vs Illustrative - SO MANY OPTIONS -Reminder: Cover design day is Oct. 11 - Coming Soon! Prepare your ideas. These ideas/final thoughts will need to be sent to Fred a few days in advance. -Plan...Creative Ideas...Cover Options OR Cover Upgrades in packet. $$$ Some Section Specific Things: Editors: -Are we doing Senior Quotes? We need to tell them if so! It is already October! (kinda) Hayley: -Create a Senior Portrait Guideline to send to Srs/Parents - with an example picture -Create a form to send home a parent information sheet to get email addresses. People: -Do you want names under each picture or on the side (there are layouts for both)? -Once CD arrives, we need to make sure that all names/grade groupings are CORRECT. Reminders to me: -DO NOT LOAD pictures onto site. Send portrait CD/link to plant. Mailing materials are in the kit. -Create a checklist of Sr. Photos BEFORE Dec. 15 to see who still needs to submit. -Send out Sr. Portrait Guidelines at the END of school year to upcoming Seniors for next year -Alvis - App push? (each campaign) ***Now...go to the notebook...these is more... While I'm Away::Time for another adventure! Although I do not plan to post while I am away, I will be sure to post pictures upon my return. If there is anything that you need while I am away, shoot me an email. I may not respond right away, but promise to respond at my first opportunity.
To introduce you to the site...here are some important information: Find your page: click on the button to take you to where you need to go... OR scroll down! Each class has their own blog post to give you everything you may need. I will post links to the websites used throughout our class, as well as handouts and/or prompts. I will try to update at the end of each school day. Check things out - I may even include extras for you to explore! Check out the Yearbook page to meet your 2018-2019 Yearbook Staff! Also scroll to the bottom of the Yearbook page to find the link to order your yearbook for the 2018-2019 school year! You can check back from time to time for any special announcements. The Key Club page has links to all of our big projects that will take place throughout the year! There is also a survey for Key Club members to let us know the best way to communicate. A calendar will be provided soon to show all of our upcoming events and project deadlines. If you have any suggestions for what could/should be added to the site, comment below! (Just so you know, all comments will be filtered for my approval before posting to the site.) Welcome to my classroom...I am looking forward to a fabulous year! NaNoWriMoBy the end of Week 2 (Nov 14) you should be at 23,338 words! You have almost made it to the half way mark!!!! Check out the website below to help organize all of your NaNoWriMo needs/plans nanowrimo.org/ Prewriting: Title- Type of Novel- Brief Summary- Tip: You need to schedule time to write! How are you going to maximize your writing time? Make a plan!! Creating an Escape Room Writing a "Murder" MysteryYour Lifeline...Reminder: Pay attention to your poetry competition deadlines! Be sure to send me a photo or forward of your submission when completed.
Check out the following link for a Bullet Journal Cheat Sheet! (This is a breakdown of some things you could use, some things you could write about, etc.) littlecoffeefox.com/ultimate-bullet-journal-cheat-sheet/ **Check back soon! Secret information may just start appearing! |
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