Monday, March 29, 2010

Bronx Masquerade: Theme

Directions: Answer the following question based on what we have read in the book.

Thinking about Tyrone, Wesley, Chankara, Raul, Diondra and Devon...what is theme of Bronx Masquerade? What is your supporting evidence?

Friday, March 26, 2010

Bronx Masquerade

Directions:
1)Choose one of the characters we read about yesterday.
2)Describe 2 of their characteristics and give examples.

Characters:
Tyrone Bittings
Wesley Boone
Chankara Troupe
Raul Ramirez

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Pre-Reading Question

Directions: Answer the following question to the best of your ability.

1) We are about to begin a book called Bronx Masquerade. Thinking about the title, what predictions or inferences can you make about the book?

2) Think about what type of project we could do for this book. (Don't write the answer to this question. )

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

3 Part Blog

Directions:
  • Check MyGradebook
  • Answer all 3 questions separately.

1) After looking at your grade so far for 3rd quarter, does it seem accurate? If not, what changes does Mr. Ebert need to make?

2) We have twelve class sessions left for 3rd quarter, what changes do you need to make in order to pass? Or, if you are doing well, where would you like to improve?

3) After looking at the requirements for the Stuck in Neutral project on my website, what score do you think you earned? (It is out of 30 points)

Monday, March 22, 2010

Connecting to Achieve: 3.22.2010

Directions: After reading today's text on Achieve, create a different title for the article.

Hint: The title should demonstrate the main idea of the article.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Stuck In Neutral Projects

Directions: After viewing several projects, answer the following questions.

1) Which student's project did you enjoy the most? Why?

2) Which student's project did you find the most visually appealing? Why?

Connecting to Achieve: 3.18.2010

Directions: After reading today's article, answer the following question.

Why is the book mobile important to the people of New Mexico? Explain your answer.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Connecting to Achieve 3.11.2010

Directions: After reading today's article, "The Man Who Loved Words," describe in what ways Christopher Nolan is similar to Shawn from Stuck in Neutral and in what ways he is different.

Hint: Make sure to use evidence from the article in order to get credit for this blog!