Video Response

1. Brainstorm categories that are used at school to group people; categories could include labels such as "jocks" or "brains." (2 minutes)

2. Take a moment to think about the words that you would use to describe (adjectives) the members of each group heading you came up with in number 1. (4 minutes)

3. Define the word "stereotype” in your own words. (2 minutes)

4. Use following questions to write a response: (4 minutes) · Do assumptions apply to everyone in a group? · Do most people hold the same assumptions about a group? Why or why not? · Do assumptions tell us anything definite about a categorized individual? · How do assumptions affect your behavior toward others?

Becoming a Flexible Reader To become a flexible reader, you need to know how to select and use a reading style that is consistent with your purpose for reading. There are three important reading styles you should learn to use. Each has its own purpose. Knowing when and how to use these three reading styles will make you a flexible reader. Read to learn about the three reading styles used by flexible readers. Study Reading is the reading style used by flexible readers when their purpose is to read difficult material at a high level of comprehension. When using the Study Reading style, you should read at a rate that is slower than your normal reading rate. Further, as you read you must challenge yourself to understand the material. Study Reading will often require you to read material more than once to achieve a high level of comprehension. Sometimes, reading the material aloud will also help you improve your comprehension. Skimming is the reading style used by flexible readers when their purpose is to quickly obtain a general idea about the reading material. The Skimming style is most useful when you have to read a large amount of material in a short amount of time. When using the Skimming style, you should identify the main ideas in each paragraph and ignore the details in supportive sentences. Because you are only looking for the main idea in each paragraph you read, a lower level of comprehension is to be expected than when using the Study Reading style. Scanning is the reading style used by flexible readers when their purpose is to quickly locate a specific piece of information within reading material. The piece of information to be located may be contained in a list of names, words, numbers, short statements, and sometimes even in a paragraph. Since you know exactly what you are looking for, move your eyes quickly over the reading material until you locate the specific piece of information you need to find. Before you begin your next reading assignment, identify your purpose for reading. Decide if you are reading for a high level of comprehension, trying to get a general idea about what you are reading, or looking for specific information. Then use the reading style that is appropriate for your reading purpose. Assignment: 1.You will read this article and provide a brief summary. 2. Talk about times when you use these skills and how they can be helpful. You can also discuss the fact that you may not need them and how that is working for you. 3.Please discuss three things that you can do to improve your fourth marking period grade.

Essay Contest

Essay Contest
In 500 words or less....you must write at LEAST three paragraphs......write an essay on what you learned most from your parents or grandparents. A panel of judges will select
the following winners...

First place -$250
Second place- $150
Third Place-$100

These are due on Friday. Turn it in to www.turnitin.com

Good Luck!!

Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

It is the holiday season, a time for believing in one another and giving--I don't mean expensive gifts, but giving from the heart.

Wednesday:

1. Write about what you know. What do kindness and humanity mean to you?
2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link:

http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/

Why isn't everyone required to follow the rules?

Wednesday:
In life there are certain rules that people have to follow. It doesn't matter where you are, you must abide by these laws.

Should there be exceptions to required laws? Is there ever a time when these exceptions should be applied? Is it fair to others when people are not punished for breaking the rules/ law?

1. Write about what you know. Discuss the factors you know about following the rules/ law. Include examples.

2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link:

Below is an interesting case about a young many who was punished for breaking a school law.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/06/toy.gun.expelled/index.html?hpt=Sbin


Friday:
4. Write several paragraphs about what you think about this topic. Did you change your opinion after reading this article? Why or why not?
Turn all of your paragraphs in to : www.turnitin.com

label each section:
KNOW
WONDER
LEARN

Remember to use a topic sentence to begin each paragraph.

Do teens spend too many hours playing video games?

Monday/ Tuesday:
Write about the influence of video games on teens.

1. Write about what you know. Discuss the factors you know about video gaming and its influence on teenagers. Include examples.

2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html

Friday:
4. Write several paragraphs about what you learned.
Turn all of your paragraphs in to : www.turnitin.com

label each section:
KNOW
WONDER
LEARN

Remember to use a topic sentence to begin each paragraph.

Resource

http://hubpages.com/hub/Mass-Media-Influence-on-Society

Monday/ Tuesday:
Write about the influence of the media on society.

1. Write about what you know. Discuss the factors you know about the media and its influence on society. Include examples.

2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link: http://hubpages.com/hub/Mass-Media-Influence-on-Society

Friday:
4. Write several paragraphs about what you learned.
Turn all of your paragraphs in to : www.turnitin.com

label each section:
KNOW
WONDER
LEARN

Remember to use a topic sentence to begin each paragraph.