Ebert's Literacy and Numeracy Blog

Connecting to Achieve: Monday (1.2.10)

2010-05-02T19:21:00.000-07:00

Directions: After reading the Achieve article of your choosing, answer the following questions.

1) What was the title of your article?
2) What was the main idea of your article?
3) Connect the article to something else you have read this year.
4) What is your opinion about the article?

Connecting to Achieve: 1.1.10

2010-04-29T19:14:00.000-07:00

Directions: After reading the Achieve article about television, answer the following question.

Question:

Based on what you learned about the new televisions, do you think people will buy them? Explain your answer using evidence from the article.

Quarter 4: What do you want to learn?

2010-04-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer ALL of the following questions...

1) What do you want to learn during our time together 4th quarter? (Think about our conversation before break)

2) What type of project will you work on to show that you are learning the skill or topic?

3) What do you need from Mr. Ebert in order to be able to work effectively?

Example:

1) I would like to learn about the history of the NBA.

2) I will research, organize and write an essay about the history of the NBA.

3) I will need help on being able to identify websites and books that are helpful.

Connecting to Achieve

2010-04-14T19:01:00.001-07:00

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

Question: How does today's Article connect to something you've read, discussed or learned about this year in your Math, Humanities or Literacy class? Use evidence or you will not receive credit.

Length: At least 1 paragraph

Connecting to Achieve: Video Game Reflections

2010-04-11T18:46:00.001-07:00

Direction: After reading today's Achieve article, answer the following questions in AT LEAST 1 paragraph.

Do you play video games? Do you believe that video games could be used in school? What do you learn from video games? Why do you choose to play video games? If you don't play, why not?

Favorite Reading of the Year

2010-04-07T18:22:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the following question in AT LEAST one paragraph.

Out of all the Achieve articles and books you've read this year, which one stands out to you the most? Explain your answer.

Bronx Masquerade: Connections

2010-04-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

Directions: What connections can you draw between the characters in Bronx Masquerade and your life or another book that you have read? Explain your answer.

Bronx Masquerade: Theme

2010-03-29T05:48:00.000-07:00

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?

Bronx Masquerade

2010-03-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

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

Pre-Reading Question

2010-03-25T05:26:00.000-07:00

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. )

3 Part Blog

2010-03-24T05:05:00.000-07:00

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)

Connecting to Achieve: 3.22.2010

2010-03-22T05:48:00.000-07:00

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.

Stuck In Neutral Projects

2010-03-18T10:44:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-18T05:22:00.001-07:00

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.

Connecting to Achieve 3.11.2010

2010-03-11T05:20:00.000-08:00

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!

Connecting to Achieve 2.24.10

2010-02-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading today's article entitled, "A Picture of Friendship," make two text to text connections to our class novel, Stuck in Neutral.

Length: 1 Paragraph

Hint: Remember, use evidence from the article and the text!

Achieve: Presidents for Peace

2010-02-12T07:07:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article, identify and discuss the main idea. Support your belief with evidence from the article.

Length: At least 1 paragraph

Achieve Response

2010-02-11T05:37:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading today's article and thinking about what you have learned in your Humanities class, make a connection.

HINT: Think about the American Revolution

Length: At least 1 paragraph

Achieve: Needing the 'Net

2010-02-08T05:20:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article, explain why "Internet Addiction" could be considered a disease.

Hint: Use 2 Pieces of evidence from the text and DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOURSELF!

Length: At least 1 paragraph.

Reflections and Goals (Quarter 3)

2010-02-03T05:24:00.000-08:00

Directions: Answer each question in a SEPARATE paragraph. Each answer should be at least 1 paragraph.

Question 1: Thinking back on quarter two, what piece of work, learning or event makes you proud and what piece of work, piece of learning or event would you like to change?

Question 2: Thinking forward on quarter three, what part of your education will you make into a priority?

Hint: Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class.

Achieve: The Car That Runs on Chocolate

2010-01-28T05:08:00.001-08:00

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

Question: Using what you know about the world, and this article, why is it important for people to develop cars that run on alternative fuels?

Length: 1 Paragraph

Achieve: Mickey Mouse, Meet Hulu

2010-01-27T05:11:00.001-08:00

Directions: After reading the Achieve article, answer the following question.

Question: What advantages does Hulu offer tv viewers? Why might Hulu cause traditional cable companies to be afraid? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.

Length: At least 1 paragraph using evidence

Achieve: Football Player Tackles Tunes

2010-01-25T05:02:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article, answer the following question and give strong reasons explaining why.

Question: Should this football player give up sports and pursue a career in music? Explain your answer.

Achieve: The World of Harry Potter

2010-01-21T05:12:00.000-08:00

Directions: In a well organized paragraph, explain the reasons that the Harry Potter Theme Park may be successful.

HINT: Remember not to use "I think or I believe..."

Achieve: Traveling on Two Wheels

2010-01-20T05:19:00.000-08:00

Directions: Using the information from the achieve article, explain the pros and cons of riding a bicycle instead of using a car. The pros should be in one paragraph, while the cons should be in a different paragraph.

Creative Blogging #11

2010-01-14T05:13:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article about Mozart, answer the following question.

Experts say that finding two of Mozart's work show a great deal about him. If someone went into your bedroom, what three items would they find that best represent you? Explain why these items represent you.

Length: Minimum 1 Paragraph

Creative Blogging #10

2010-01-11T04:48:00.001-08:00

Directions: Create a short story, that uses this sentence only ONCE:

"Then, I landed on the moon."

Length: 2 Paragraphs or More

Creative Blogging #9

2010-01-07T05:42:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading, "Winter Blows In," create a short story using one of the following lines from the article:

Length: 2 Paragraphs

Choose 1:

A) The cold snap was cause for concern.

B) The low temperatures were dangerous for those who went outside.

C) In Chicago, meanwhile, heavy snow forced airport officials to cancel more than 140 flights.

Complete this sentence...

2009-12-23T03:30:00.001-08:00

Direction: Complete and expand upon the following sentences. (At least 1 paragraph each, 5-7 sentences)

1) This Winter Break, I....

2) During the second half of the second quarter, I will improve upon...

145th Street -- The Streak

2009-12-18T06:39:00.000-08:00

Directions: Make a text to text connection with the story "The Streak" and another story, television show, movie or play that you have seen.

Length: One paragraph.

Hint: Make a clear connection and explain it!

Responding to Achieve: Honoring People

2009-12-10T03:37:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article, discuss someone who you would like to honor. Who is someone you respect? Why do you respect them? What characteristics do they have that you admire?

Creative Blogging #8

2009-12-09T05:11:00.001-08:00

Directions: Use the following word to create the beginning of a short story. You may only use the word ONCE.

Snow

Too Young To Drive -- Reflecting on Achieve

2009-11-30T05:04:00.000-08:00

Directions: After reading the article on Achieve, state whether the driving age should be increased and why. Use evidence to defend your answer.

Example beginning:

The driving age should not be increased. Teen drivers are just as capable as other people to operate automobiles....

State Your Point of View!

2009-11-19T05:16:00.000-08:00

Directions: Using evidence from the article, state and defend your point of view on the following topic!

Topic Question: Should young children be able to watch television?

Length: 1 Paragraph (you must quote the article to earn credit)

Hint: DO NOT START WITH I THINK / I BELIEVE / I FEEL OR I ANYTHING.....

Creative Blogging #7

2009-11-16T08:33:00.000-08:00

Directions: Write a brief story about the topic below.

Topic: You wake up in a different town.

145th Street -- Angela's Eyes

2009-11-13T07:17:00.000-08:00

Directions: Choose a line in the story that stands out to you, write the line and page number. Then, explain why you chose it.

Creative Blogging #6

2009-11-09T05:03:00.000-08:00

Directions: Create a short story that is AT LEAST one paragraph that uses the following sentence only once.

Sentence to be used: All the information was on the computer.

145th Street--The Fighter

2009-11-06T07:07:00.001-08:00

Directions: Choose your favorite line from the story. Explain what it means and why you chose it.

Creative Blogging 5

2009-11-02T03:27:00.000-08:00

Directions: Create a short story (at least 1 paragraph) that contains the following sentence only once!

Sentence to use: I couldn't believe that there were so many horses.

HINT: ONLY USE THE SENTENCE ONCE!

145th Street--The Baddest Dog in Harlem

2009-10-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the question below using simple and compound sentences.

Sentence Examples
Simple Sentence: I went to the store.
Compound Sentence: I went to the store and bought some milk.

Question: What is the main idea of the story? Explain your answer.

Creative Blogging 4

2009-10-25T19:47:00.001-07:00

Directions: Create a short story using this sentence starter. (Your story should be at least 1 paragraph)

Story Starter:
Finally, it was over.

145th Street--Big Joe's Funeral

2009-10-23T06:25:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the questions below in separate paragraphs.

1) Based on the story, what types of comments do you believe people would say about Big Joe at his funeral?

Choose 1:

2) Thinking about the short story, what types of comments do you want people to say about you at your funeral?

3) Choose your favorite line in the story and explain why you chose it.

Creative Blogging 3

2009-10-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Directions: Write a 2 paragraph "story" based on 1 of the following words.

a) Blue

b) Fifteen

c) Protest

Pre-Blogging: Community Discussion #2

2009-10-16T06:08:00.000-07:00

Should people who are found guilty of a crime be able to vote? Explain your answer in 4 to 5 sentences.

Creative Blogging 2

2009-10-14T04:11:00.000-07:00

Directions:

Answer ONE of the following questions.
Write at least one paragraph for your answer.

Option 1:
What is the greatest lesson you've learned so far in your life? Tell the story of how you learned it.

Option 2:
If you could have three wishes, what would they be?

Your Verdict on the Death Penalty

2009-10-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Using evidence from the text, state whether you are for or against the death penalty. Make sure to write in "Job" English with correct grammar and punctuation.

Your answer should be at least 1 paragraph.

Creative Blogging 1

2009-10-07T06:02:00.000-07:00

Direction: Write a paragraph using the following sentence to begin. Explain your answer!

If I could have one super power, I would want...

Fences by August Wilson

2009-10-01T05:30:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer each question in a SEPARATE paragraph. Each answer should be at least 5 sentences.

1) Did you enjoy the play Fences, by August Wilson? Explain your answer.

2) What was the main idea of the play? Explain your answer.

3) Who was your favorite character in the play? Explain your answer.

If I created a piece of technology...

2009-09-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

Directions:

Answer the question below
Begin your answer with the sentence, "If I created a piece of technology"
If your answer doesn't begin with the right sentence, your blog will be deleted

Question:

What piece of technology would you create to help people who are blind? Why would you create that piece of technology? (Paragraph 1)
Try to imagine living with blindness, how might it affect your life? Explain. (Paragraph 2)

High School

2009-09-24T05:04:00.001-07:00

Directions: Answer EACH of the following questions in a different paragraph.

1) Have you thought about going to high school? Explain why or why not?

2) Thinking about it now, what type of high school would you like to attend? (Small, Large, Exam, Pilot, Private, etc...) Explain why.

3) What do you need to do this year to make sure that you are able to attend the high school of your choice?

Responding to the Twitter Article from Achieve

2009-09-21T04:16:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the question in "Job" language.

Should Police departments and Fire departments use Twitter to help people? What are some advantages of using Twitter? What are some disadvantages? Explain your answer.

Using Twitter

2009-09-18T07:59:00.001-07:00

Directions: Answer the following questions in two different paragraphs. DO NOT USE INTERNET SPEAK!

1. Will using Twitter help you to remember to do your homework? Explain your answer in at least 4 sentences.

2. What are other techniques that you could to make sure that your homework gets done? Explain your answer in at least 4 sentences.

Cohort Contracts

2009-09-17T05:07:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the following questions in one paragraph.

1) Have you ever been able to create the rules for your class?
2) Do you believe students will follow the rules that they create?
3) Which rule do you believe will be the hardest to follow?

Reflection: Saying Goodbye to Slang

2009-09-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the following questions in one paragraph.

How do you feel about not being able to use slang in the classroom?
Will it be helpful for you?
Will it be challenging?
Do you think there is a point to doing it? Explain why for all questions.

Rules for Blogging

2009-08-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

Here are the rules for blogging in Mr. Ebert's class:

Post your comment either using your first name or Mr. / Ms. and your last name
Use "Job" language
Use appropriate grammar and punctuation