Tuesday May 10 from Ms. Mowen

Hi All,
Please write a new post which summarizes the articles/blogs that you read today (google-reader) and comment on each of your classmates posts.

Ms. M

Song of the Pod by Drew

I think we should help 'cause these animals are becoming extinct, and it is against the law to kill endangered animals. The main idea is about the whales talking to each other all in harmony. What I can possibly do is help raise money.

jonah

so I have got six subcriptions and and i just read a good one with say UN population will reach 9 billion in 2050.

Amanda's Answers

I think this article is about the whales songs. The songs travel to other whale pods and sooner or later all the whales are singing the same song with there own little twist to it. These peolpe dont care for the whales. they are just asking for donations to help broadcast the whales live. which i think is "stupid" they dont say anything about the danger they are in or what can be done to help. the only thing i found on "You can help" is them asking for donations to help install a webcam to include a live image of Hokumoanalani. What will that help in?? These whales are in danger of humans. Humans kill them and recieve lots of money from there meat. Poeple should help in stopping that instead of being asked to help out on making there music live. There music is an ugly sound to my ears. they are probably crying out for help and people think there singing for entertainment. They are saying "HELP ME! PLEASE STOP KILLING US AND SELLING OUR POOR FLESH!" They are trying to send a message not singing, is what i think. http://www.whalesong.net/index.php/you-can-help
http://www.acess.250x.com/humpback1.htm

May 3rd, Whalesong

What do you think is the main point of the article "Humpback Whales Rock Some Tunes?" What action can you take to help out?  Why should you help?

click here to go to the website and to listen to the whalesong

Explore the internet to find research on the endangered Humpback Whales and add the link to your post.

Goal setting are you passing? BreAnna W

Are you hoping to earn .5 credit in this class?

• Yes i am hoping to earn .5 credit in this class.

Do you know what your missing assignments are?

• Yes I no what my missing assignments are and I am working on them this week to get them turned it.

Have you completed all your work for this class?

• No i have not i am missing a couple assignments.

Be sure to review your missing assignment sheets and the course syllabus.

Are You Passing?

No, I am not passing but I do plan to pass. Now that I know what is missing I am going to do them. That is my plan to pass your class, by starting to catch up and turn everything in.

Goal Setting- Are you passing?

Are you hoping to earn .5 credit in this class?
Do you know what your missing assignments are?  Have you completed all your work for this class?  Be sure to review your missing assignment sheets and the course syllabus.

Please post a blog entry about your plan for accomplishing your goal-  to earn the credit for this class.  Respond to others plans.

Feb. 21--- A couple of you have done great job!

Breanna- You have done an excellent job of getting your Blog posts up-to-date!  Keep it up.

Jonah, Iuli - You're almost there.

Week 5 & 6 KETCH UP!!!

This is the week to get caught up with past posts and blog.  Be thinking about those topics for discussion questions within our class.   Maybe we can get this discussion going with my other classes.  What do you think?   You can start to freewrite in your spiral journals about topic questions.

week 3 from Jonah Ortiz

#1:A) Both girls showed incredible bravery in the face of their abuse. Explain/Compare/Contrast how both girls reacted to their ordeals.

Both women are strong and brave. while one was being abused by words, being spitted on and beaten she kept going to school. she ha no one and was literally hated by everyone. The other women was living in a place where women are look at lowly. They don't believe women should have education. She went to a girls school where one day, when she was walking a car pulled up and through acid on her face. Even though this happened she kept going to school. Both women faced very serious and dangerous problems but did not quiet and retreat but kept on doing what they do.

B) How would you have handled the situation?

I would have kept going to school except I probably would have fight back if i was in danger.

Describe a situation in which you displayed courage.

Once apon a time someone tried to pick a fight with me and so we fought. I kicked his ass. He never tried again. I protected myself and showed I was not afraid to protect myself.

#2: Persuade your classmates to read (or not read) the book you are reading for recreation. Give specific examples of what makes it a good read (or not).

I think it is not a great read because it felt like it was missing something. I think it would be better for you to watch a movie about this then read it.

#3: Identify 2 or 3 possible topics for class discussion using this blog.

1. what if acid someone through acid on your face?

2. Would you fight back or continue to let them do that to you?

responces to Jordan BreAnna

1. What influenced Jordan in his goal to climb the Seven Summits?

• Jordan's bulletin board outside of his third grade class influenced is climb to the seven summits.
  

Which influences came from outside Jordan?

• The influences that came from outside Jordan is his family.
  

Which ones came from within Jordan?

• The influences that came from inside Jordan was his self determination and willingness.
  

2. What challenges did Team Jordan face during the final climb to Everest’s summit?

• Challenges that Team Jordan faced during the final climb to Everest's summit is there was avalanche and the ground caved in under neath them.
  

3. The author includes several examples of climbers who died on the mountain. Why do you think he does this?

• I think he showed the many examples of climbers who died on the mountain to show that it really is a dangerous climb and that even trained grown adults die, trying to reach the 29,000 summit.
  

4. Some have criticized Team Jordan for putting a young person at risk. Do you think a 13-year-old is too young for such a dangerous feat? Explain.

• No i believe that age is just a number and that you shouldn't be judged by age. If that person knows that they them self's can complete the task then that is there risk.Many American are to busy judging and trying to control others life's that they simple forget what the heart on a human can do when it is pushed.
  

5. What was most important to Jordan about climbing the mountain?

• The most important thing to Jordan about climbing the mountain is he proved to him self that he could push him self to reach his goals.
  

What can others take away from Jordan’s experience?

• Others can take out of Jordan's experience that age is just a number, and any goal that you dream you dream of can be accomplished with self support, moral support and a little willingness.
  

Jordan Romero's website and Mt. Everest map links

Here's the link to Jordan Romero's website.  View photos, blog and more.
http://www.jordanromero.com/

Click on this link and travel with the team-
link to the Mt. Everest map travel with the team

Week 4 Critical-Thinking Questions "Into the Death Zone"

Read the article  "Into the Death Zone" http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scope/pdfs/SCOPE-021411-Everest.pdf      With your "team" discuss and answer the following questions:

1. What influenced Jordan in his goal to climb the Seven Summits? Which influences came from outside Jordan? Which ones came from within Jordan?

 2. What challenges did Team Jordan face during the final climb to Everest’s summit?

3. The author includes several examples of climbers who died on the mountain. Why do you think he does this?

 4. Some have criticized Team Jordan for putting a young person at risk. Do you think a 13-year-old is too young for such a dangerous feat? Explain.
5. What was most important to Jordan about climbing the mountain? What can others take away from Jordan’s experience? 

week 3 BreAnna

#1: Click on the following link and read the article "The Courage to Go to School." http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scope/pdfs/SCOPE-013111-ThenNow.pdf
A) Both girls showed incredible bravery in the face of their abuse. Explain/Compare/Contrast how both girls reacted to their ordeals.

• The girls were alike in their ordeals because they both showed that they were not going to give up on what the believed in. They believed it was their equal right to receive their education, just like rest of society. These girls reached their goals by sticking through the pain and torment.

How would you have handled the situation? Describe a situation in which you displayed courage.

• If i was in this situation i would stick it out just like the these girls did. I am definitely saucy, i would work hard and do anything i could to improve my life status.

#2: Persuade your classmates to read (or not read) the book you are reading for recreation. Give specific examples of what makes it a good read (or not).

• I would recommend you to read this novel because it gives you many different opinions on how people view rape,and even what people's definition of rape is and is not. Its a really good book if you like to hear about other peoples life stories and maybe you might relate to what they have to say.
  

#3: Identify 2 or 3 possible topics for class discussion using this blog.

• Possible topic i think our class should discuss is just like in my book what they believe rape is?? Such as if the girl Say's its okay to touch is it okay to go ''all the way'', I don't know if this is suitable for class but as we are adults i believe it is a possible topic.
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• Another topic we should talk about it stereotypes, such as if the saying that Chinese are bad driver's. That blacks like kool-aid and watermelon, Or that every white person lives in a trailer park or is rich. There's two side to each race, they say that blacks are mainly poor but look at the majority of football,&Basketball players and rappers.
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• The third topic we should discuss is teenagers in abusive home's and relationships, causes they to be aggressive and form difficulties for them to cope with every day life.
  

week 2 by BreAnna

Question 1: Last week, you read an article about Aliens in the Scope Magazine. Some of you believe aliens exist, some of you aren't sure, and some of you don't believe this. How would you go about proving they exist or not?
Student Answer: You can prove that aliens exist by have proof, crop circles, and UFO sightings are many things that show proof. You can not always persuade people to believe, all you can do is show them and if they believe than they do if not then they don't.




Question 2: Describe the setting (time and place)of the book you're currently reading. Use words that will help me to visualize this setting. Words that help describe relate to the senses, colors, size and shapes, perspective (point of view); time (seasons, time of day or night).
Student Answer:My book don't really have a setting, because it has many different schools and offices.

Questions 3: If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game. What game would you like to play?
Student Answer:

week1 BreAnna

Question 1: What is the title of the book you are currently reading? Author?
Student Answer: The title of the book that i am currently reading is The Voices Of Rape. The Author is Janet Bode.

Question 2: Is it fiction or non-fiction? What genre? Why did you choose this book?
Student Answer: My book is non-fiction.The genre of my book is short stories. I choose this book because i find peoples struggles, fears and strengths of over coming their fears is very interesting.

Question 3: How many minutes have you read since the first day of this quarter? Describe the setting in which you read.
Student Answer:So far this quarter i have read 482 minutes.

Week 3 Reflection Questions Response due by Wed. Feb 2nd.

#1:  Click on the following link and read the article "The Courage to Go to School."  http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scope/pdfs/SCOPE-013111-ThenNow.pdf
A)   Both girls showed incredible bravery in the face of their abuse. Explain/Compare/Contrast how both girls reacted to their ordeals.
B)   How would you have handled the situation? Describe a situation in which you displayed courage.

#2:  Persuade your classmates to read (or not read) the book you are reading for recreation.  Give specific examples of what makes it a good read (or not).

#3:  Identify 2 or 3 possible topics for class discussion using this blog.

IMPORTANT Message from Ms. Mowen

You must respond to the weekly questions by Wednesday of that week and make comments to 2 or 3 other students by Thursday. You will have to comment on the comments you receive by end of the class period the following Monday.  My posts (the weekly questions) will be deleted at the end of that day!!!!

week 3

If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game. What game would you like to play?hang man would be fun!

I would like to just play a game in general i really don't care what it is as long as it is fun. I hope we play a game for the whole classcause that would be awesome.yes,we haven't had any free time.

week 2 Reflection answer's from iuli

Last week, you read an article about Aliens in the Scope Magazine.  Some of you believe aliens exist, some of you aren't sure, and some of you don't believe this.  How would you go about proving they exist or not?
Well I'm really sure,they don't really exist.because there are lots of unknown facts about Aliens.I never seen an Alien before therefore I'll never know.


Question 2:  Describe the setting (time and place)of the book you're currently reading. Use words that will help me to visualize this setting. Words that help describe relate to the senses, colors, size and shapes, perspective (point of view); time (seasons, time of  day or night?The book I'm reading is based in a high school.and is not one of the cool kids at his school.
Question 3:
If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game.  What game would you like to play?i would like to play hang man...♥

Question 3.....Nick Siegler

Questions 3:
If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game. What game would you like to play?

I would like to just play a game in general i really don't care what it is as long as it is fun. I hope we play a game for the whole class time cause that would be awesome.

Question 2......Nick Siegler

Question 2:  Describe the setting (time and place)of the book you're currently reading. Use words that will help me to visualize this setting. Words that help describe relate to the senses, colors, size and shapes, perspective (point of view); time (seasons, time of day or night).
Student Answer:
The book I'm reading is Sophie's world it takes place in the summer time and its when it is all hot and there is a lot of vegetation. Also there is a lot of life and people are very lively and gleaming with excitement.

TO ALL STUDENTS reminder from Ms. M

Please go back to your posts and read comments that others have made.  Then write a response to their comments.

week 1 Jonah thoughts

Question 1:
What is the title of the book you are currently reading? Author?

Student Answer: Call of the Wild by Jack London

Question 2:
Is it fiction or non-fiction? What genre? Why did you choose this book?

Student Answer: Fiction, adventure, I chose the book because it looked interesting.

Question 3:
How many minutes have you read since the first day of this quarter? Describe the setting in which you read.

Student Answer: I haven't read yet, so i haven't read in any manor either.

Question 1... Nick Siegler

Question 1:  Last week, you read an article about Aliens in the Scope Magazine.  Some of you believe aliens exist, some of you aren't sure, and some of you don't believe this.  How would you go about proving they exist or not?
Student Answer: 
I don't think you really can say that they do or they don't exist it is just kinda all about peoples beliefs the way they see it as. Personally i think they do because because we are just one tiny planet in one tiny solar system. There is a lot of possibility for more life forms out there we have not even seen how far space goes and we never will. I think it is very hard to be closed minded about the matter because there is so much unknown i think there keeping an open mind is the best thing to do.

Week 1 Reflection answer's iuli

I'm reading The book I'm reading is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick rules.
The author is Jeff Kinney,
The book is not fiction and the book looked interning so that's why i choose this book.
I read my book 30 to 40 minutes everyday or every other day.

week one answers from seth

Question 1: What is the title of the book you are currently reading?Author? Student Answer: organized crime.

Question 2: Is it fiction or non-fiction? What genre? Why did you choose this book?Student Answer: non-fiction, facts, why i choose this book is because i like the old mobsters back in the 1920-30. Its how they made a liveing in organized crime.

Question 3: How many minutes have you read since the first day of this quarter? Describe the setting in which you read. Student Answer: how many minutes ive read for the first quarter is 31.5.

week 2 answers by Jonah

Question 1:
Last week, you read an article about Aliens in the Scope Magazine. Some of you believe aliens exist, some of you aren't sure, and some of you don't believe this. How would you go about proving they exist or not?

Student Answer: I think that aliens don't exist. If they did wouldn't we have seen them by now? I think that the only aliens that do exist are the ones coming from Mexico but that's as far as it goes. I would need to see prof before I believe in aliens.

Question 2:
Describe the setting (time and place)of the book you're currently reading. Use words that will help me to visualize this setting. Words that help describe relate to the senses, colors, size and shapes, perspective (point of view); time (seasons, time of day or night).

Student Answer: The story took place in the 20's in the United States. It was when we just got out of war and the people where still scared and frighten. It was for entertainment which was stated before it began but unfortunitly most did not hear the beging. so when people heared to story they began to panic and get scared. The days aliens from mars attacked america.

Questions 3:
If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game. What game would you like to play?

Student Answer: Anagomania, something like that.

Week 2 Reflection Questions from Ms. Mowen

By this time, you should have posted answers to the week 1 reflections.  To be on track for an "A" on the Reading Log assignment you should have read 200 minutes.

***Copy and paste the questions into a NEW POST on this blog.  Type in your answers.  Use the spell checker to check your spelling.  Remember to comment on 2 or 3 other classmates' posts and to read the comments to your posts from last week.

Question 1:  Last week, you read an article about Aliens in the Scope Magazine.  Some of you believe aliens exist, some of you aren't sure, and some of you don't believe this.  How would you go about proving they exist or not?
Student Answer:




Question 2:  Describe the setting (time and place)of the book you're currently reading. Use words that will help me to visualize this setting. Words that help describe relate to the senses, colors, size and shapes, perspective (point of view); time (seasons, time of day or night).
Student Answer:

Questions 3:  If we have time on Thursday (all student assignments are completed) I'd like to play a game.  What game would you like to play?
Student Answer:

Question 1: What is the title of the book you are currently reading?  Author? 
Student Answer: the title of my book is called diary of a wimpy kid..... and the Arther is Jeff Kinney......

Question 2: Is it fiction or non-fiction?  What genre? Why did you choose this book?
Student Answer: there book is not fiction.......... idk  the gender....... and i got this book because idk y i got it........
Question 3:  How many minutes have you read since the first day of this quarter?  Describe the setting in which you read.
Student Answer: i read 1 hour 30 min..... the setting wear i read is in my room listening to wiz khalifa and sum t.i.and plaing video games.................

Week 1 Reflection Questions

Please create your own post and answer the following questions about the reading you have done this week.

Question 1: What is the title of the book you are currently reading?  Author? 
Student Answer:

Question 2: Is it fiction or non-fiction?  What genre? Why did you choose this book?
Student Answer:

Question 3:  How many minutes have you read since the first day of this quarter?  Describe the setting in which you read.
Student Answer: