Date Work Due
12/7
Monday
Rewrite of Practice Test on Prescription Drugs
ReRead the two articles on Euthanasia: “Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker” and “A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
Be prepared to discuss – You may be asked to run the discussion.
Do you support euthanasia? Research the websites below and find additional sources to support your position (at least one). Then fill in the argument organizer creating arguments to support your position. We will have a debate in class – be prepared!!
12/9
Wednesday
Vocabulary and commonly confused words quiz.
Study!!
Vocab words: repudiation, propagates, repulsively, innate, malignant, reservations, normalize.
Websites for Right to Die (euthanasia)
http://people-press.org/report/266/strong-public-support-for-right-to-die
http://www.euthanasia.com/
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Assignments Due Week of November 30
Weekly Task List
Date
Work Due
11/30
Monday
Complete the computer-based practice reading test. You can write right on the paper. It’s multiple choice.
Read the two articles on Euthanasia: “Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker” and “A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
Answer the questions on the articles below.
12/2
Wednesday
Essay comparing and contrasting two immigrants’ experiences coming to the U.S.
Ø Euthanasia Definitions
Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is "intentional". If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia)
Voluntary euthanasia: When the person who is killed has requested to be killed.
Non-voluntary: When the person who is killed made no request and gave no consent.
“Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker”
Please answer the questions below in complete sentences. Type your answers out!
Describe clearly what happened to the girl in the article.
How does this girl’s experience support or oppose the euthanasia (or the right to die)? Explain clearly.
What are possible reasons to support euthanasia?
“A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
1. What does Mr. Welby want? Explain why he wants this clearly.
2. What is the church’s argument against euthanasia? Explain Clearly and completely.
3. By the end of the article, what are Mr. Welby’s choices?
3a. What would you do if you were in his position?
4. What are possible reasons for not supporting euthanasia? What complications could occur if this became a legal option for people?
Date
Work Due
11/30
Monday
Complete the computer-based practice reading test. You can write right on the paper. It’s multiple choice.
Read the two articles on Euthanasia: “Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker” and “A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
Answer the questions on the articles below.
12/2
Wednesday
Essay comparing and contrasting two immigrants’ experiences coming to the U.S.
Ø Euthanasia Definitions
Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is "intentional". If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia)
Voluntary euthanasia: When the person who is killed has requested to be killed.
Non-voluntary: When the person who is killed made no request and gave no consent.
“Girl Once Comatose and Scheduled for Euthanasia Will Testify against Attacker”
Please answer the questions below in complete sentences. Type your answers out!
Describe clearly what happened to the girl in the article.
How does this girl’s experience support or oppose the euthanasia (or the right to die)? Explain clearly.
What are possible reasons to support euthanasia?
“A Poet Crusades for the Right to Die His Way”
1. What does Mr. Welby want? Explain why he wants this clearly.
2. What is the church’s argument against euthanasia? Explain Clearly and completely.
3. By the end of the article, what are Mr. Welby’s choices?
3a. What would you do if you were in his position?
4. What are possible reasons for not supporting euthanasia? What complications could occur if this became a legal option for people?
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Assignments for week of November 25
11/23
Monday
· Read House on Mango Street House on Mango Street (86-110) and answer questions below
· From the practice test, use the following vocab words in separate sentences: 1. Repudiation 2.propogates 3. Repulsively 4. Innately 5. Malignant
11/25
Wednesday
Rewrite of Practice Writing Test on Diversity
House on Mango Street
Directions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to explain your answer completely. Each answer should be at least 4-6 sentences.
“The Monkey Garden”
In your own words, describe what happened between Esperanza, Sally, Tito, and his friends.
Why doesn’t Esperanza like the garden anymore? (Inference)
“Red Clowns”
What do you think happened to Esperanza? (Inference)
Where do you assume Sally was? (Inference)
Monday
· Read House on Mango Street House on Mango Street (86-110) and answer questions below
· From the practice test, use the following vocab words in separate sentences: 1. Repudiation 2.propogates 3. Repulsively 4. Innately 5. Malignant
11/25
Wednesday
Rewrite of Practice Writing Test on Diversity
House on Mango Street
Directions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to explain your answer completely. Each answer should be at least 4-6 sentences.
“The Monkey Garden”
In your own words, describe what happened between Esperanza, Sally, Tito, and his friends.
Why doesn’t Esperanza like the garden anymore? (Inference)
“Red Clowns”
What do you think happened to Esperanza? (Inference)
Where do you assume Sally was? (Inference)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Assignments Due Week of November 16
Weekly Task List
November 16 & 18
Monday 11/16: 1. Read House on Mango Street 67-85 and answer questions below
2. Catch up on assignments: If you did not hand in your human rights essay I will accept it until this date!!
If you did not conduct an interview with
someone who came to the U.S, please do so.
If you can find a second person to interview
please do. It will make writing your paper much
easier! Bring the typed questions and answers to class on Monday. Bring two copies!
11/18
Wednesday
No work due!!
House on Mango Street Questions
Pages 67-85
Directions: Please answer these questions in complete sentences. Explain the answers clearly and fully. Type your answers out!
“Sire”
Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire?
“No Speak English”
What eight English words – or really phrases does Mamacita know?
“Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut & Papaya Juice on Tuesdays”
What is making Rafaela grow old?
Who was Rapunzel, and why would Rafaela dream of having hair like hers?
“Sally”
Describe the relationship between Sally and her father.
How do her schoolmates see her? What transformation takes place when Sally comes home?
“Minerva Writes Poems”
Why does Minerva write poems?
Why is she black and blue when she comes to visit Esperanza?
November 16 & 18
Monday 11/16: 1. Read House on Mango Street 67-85 and answer questions below
2. Catch up on assignments: If you did not hand in your human rights essay I will accept it until this date!!
If you did not conduct an interview with
someone who came to the U.S, please do so.
If you can find a second person to interview
please do. It will make writing your paper much
easier! Bring the typed questions and answers to class on Monday. Bring two copies!
11/18
Wednesday
No work due!!
House on Mango Street Questions
Pages 67-85
Directions: Please answer these questions in complete sentences. Explain the answers clearly and fully. Type your answers out!
“Sire”
Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire?
“No Speak English”
What eight English words – or really phrases does Mamacita know?
“Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut & Papaya Juice on Tuesdays”
What is making Rafaela grow old?
Who was Rapunzel, and why would Rafaela dream of having hair like hers?
“Sally”
Describe the relationship between Sally and her father.
How do her schoolmates see her? What transformation takes place when Sally comes home?
“Minerva Writes Poems”
Why does Minerva write poems?
Why is she black and blue when she comes to visit Esperanza?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Please Bring Dictionary Tomorrow! *November 11*
Hi Class,
Please remember to bring a dictionary and thesaurus to class tomorrow, Wednesday November 11th.
Please remember to bring a dictionary and thesaurus to class tomorrow, Wednesday November 11th.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Interview Questions for Immigration Project
Hi,
Below are the questions your class created to interview 2 individuals who came to the U.S. from another country. Please remember to get details for each question. If a person gives you a one word answer, follow up asking them to explain.
Here are interviewing tips:
1. When you ask a question be sure you get enough details: ask why, be sure to get the interviewee to explain their answer completely. One sentence answers are not enough. You need details about the person’s experience to write a good paper.
2. Ask questions that are open-ended and can’t be answered by “yes” or “no”. This will help you get the details that you need.
Here are some tips on how to take notes while conducting an interview:
Take notes during the interview. You should write words in short form (abbreviate) when you can so you have time to write as much information as possible.
Right after the interview fill in your notes with more details, so you have a complete and detailed set of notes. Do not wait days to fill in your notes!!!
Below are the interview questions. Please copy and paste the questions into a word document and create space between each question so you can take notes on the sheet during the interview. Feel free to use a tape recorder during the interview to help you fill in the notes.
Interview Questions – Immigration Project
Where are you from?
Why did you come to the United States?
What personal sacrifices did you make coming to the U.S.?
Describe your journey to the U.S.?
How old were you when you came to the United States?
Do you have any children?
What were your expectations when coming to America? Were they met?
What was the first thing you did when you came to America?
How did you manage to get by during the first few months?
When first coming to the U.S., how were you treated?
Are there more job options here than in the country you emigrated from?
Was it difficult finding a job in the U.S.?
Did you learn English here? If yes, what was that like?
How did you feel when you received your first paycheck?
Have you accomplished everything you wanted to when moving to the U.S.?
Did you accomplish things that you didn’t expect to accomplish?
How was it growing up in your country?
Did you leave any family (or kids) back home? If so, why?
Do you plan to go back to your country?
What do you miss in your country?
Are happy in the United States? Is it what you dreamed of?
Do you regret coming to America?
What are the biggest cultural and social differences between the U.S. and your country?
How was it adapting to the U.S. culture?
Would you recommend the choice you made to come to the U.S. to someone else? Explain.
Was NJ the only State you lived in when you came to The United States? If no, where else did you live and why did you move to NJ?
Was there a climate difference between the U.S. and the country you came from? If yes, describe what it was like adjusting to the different climate.
Below are the questions your class created to interview 2 individuals who came to the U.S. from another country. Please remember to get details for each question. If a person gives you a one word answer, follow up asking them to explain.
Here are interviewing tips:
1. When you ask a question be sure you get enough details: ask why, be sure to get the interviewee to explain their answer completely. One sentence answers are not enough. You need details about the person’s experience to write a good paper.
2. Ask questions that are open-ended and can’t be answered by “yes” or “no”. This will help you get the details that you need.
Here are some tips on how to take notes while conducting an interview:
Take notes during the interview. You should write words in short form (abbreviate) when you can so you have time to write as much information as possible.
Right after the interview fill in your notes with more details, so you have a complete and detailed set of notes. Do not wait days to fill in your notes!!!
Below are the interview questions. Please copy and paste the questions into a word document and create space between each question so you can take notes on the sheet during the interview. Feel free to use a tape recorder during the interview to help you fill in the notes.
Interview Questions – Immigration Project
Where are you from?
Why did you come to the United States?
What personal sacrifices did you make coming to the U.S.?
Describe your journey to the U.S.?
How old were you when you came to the United States?
Do you have any children?
What were your expectations when coming to America? Were they met?
What was the first thing you did when you came to America?
How did you manage to get by during the first few months?
When first coming to the U.S., how were you treated?
Are there more job options here than in the country you emigrated from?
Was it difficult finding a job in the U.S.?
Did you learn English here? If yes, what was that like?
How did you feel when you received your first paycheck?
Have you accomplished everything you wanted to when moving to the U.S.?
Did you accomplish things that you didn’t expect to accomplish?
How was it growing up in your country?
Did you leave any family (or kids) back home? If so, why?
Do you plan to go back to your country?
What do you miss in your country?
Are happy in the United States? Is it what you dreamed of?
Do you regret coming to America?
What are the biggest cultural and social differences between the U.S. and your country?
How was it adapting to the U.S. culture?
Would you recommend the choice you made to come to the U.S. to someone else? Explain.
Was NJ the only State you lived in when you came to The United States? If no, where else did you live and why did you move to NJ?
Was there a climate difference between the U.S. and the country you came from? If yes, describe what it was like adjusting to the different climate.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Assignments Due Week of November 9
November 9 & 11
Date
Work Due
11/9
Monday
· Read House on Mango Street 47-66 and answer questions below
· Human Rights Presentation (including poster!!)
11/11
Wednesday
· Interview due today. 2 copies. Questions and answers should be typed out. Answers to questions should be several sentences.
* Final Draft of Human Rights Essay
House on Mango Street Questions
Pages 47-66
Directions: Please answer these questions in complete sentences. Explain the answers clearly and fully. Type your answers out!
“Hips”
What are the girls doing as they talk about hips? What does their conversation tell you about their ages?
“The First Job”
Why does this story have a misleading title?
What happens to Esperanza on her first day at work?
What does this episode tell you about her family and the expectations?
“Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark”
Why does Esperanza’s father cry? How does his crying make her feel?
“Born Bad”
What happens to Aunt Lupe?
“Geraldo No Last Name”
Why does Geraldo have no last name?
Date
Work Due
11/9
Monday
· Read House on Mango Street 47-66 and answer questions below
· Human Rights Presentation (including poster!!)
11/11
Wednesday
· Interview due today. 2 copies. Questions and answers should be typed out. Answers to questions should be several sentences.
* Final Draft of Human Rights Essay
House on Mango Street Questions
Pages 47-66
Directions: Please answer these questions in complete sentences. Explain the answers clearly and fully. Type your answers out!
“Hips”
What are the girls doing as they talk about hips? What does their conversation tell you about their ages?
“The First Job”
Why does this story have a misleading title?
What happens to Esperanza on her first day at work?
What does this episode tell you about her family and the expectations?
“Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark”
Why does Esperanza’s father cry? How does his crying make her feel?
“Born Bad”
What happens to Aunt Lupe?
“Geraldo No Last Name”
Why does Geraldo have no last name?
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