Anyone willing to read a poem that they have written (of their choice... although the I am From and Prison Cell poems are great options!).....
These will be read by YOU (if you choose to do this) at morning meeting on February 6th to help start our Read-a-Thon kick off!
Please email me your poem this weekend if this is something you are interested in (also it can get you a bit of School Service for participating at Morning Meeting).
Cheers!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Service Reflection Rubric
Service Reflections Rubric:
-There should be a minimum of three paragraphs
-I am looking for a strong hook and conclusion... CONNECTIONS of your work to the outside communities and world...Correct grammar and punctuations, and of course a creative piece (please don't do the same creative piece over and over again on each reflection... spice it up)
-I would recommend doing your work on the computer as I often send back reflections for editing after I first receive them. Doing your work on the computer enables you to go back and make corrections without having to feel like you are starting all over again.
What?
•What did you do?
•Who was involved?
•Where were you?
•What part did you play?
•When did it happen?
Michael's comments: The "what" is a quick, brief paragraph. Recognize that you must go far beyond the “what” to have a complete reflection as paragraph takes little thought and effort to complete. Pay attention to the “so what” and give the MOST attention and thought to the “now what”
SO WHAT?
•Why did you do it?
•Why was it important to do?
•How was it helpful?
•Who benefits from the Project?
NOW WHAT?
•What are you going to do with what you learned?
•What will you keep doing (or not doing) now?
•How is this action connected to a larger issue? What larger issue?
•Who is doing something about this issue?
•What organizations exist to address this issue?
Always Consider…
you --> School --> COMMUNITY --> WORLD
Michael's notes: A paragraph should be spent showing how your work connects outside of your three hours of service to the greater community and world.
Michael's final note:
When looking at reflections I will always look for a hook, 3 paragraphs (with the NOW WHAT paragraph reflecting the most effort), and CONNECTIONS (showing how your work relates to bigger picture ideas).
These are worth 25 points and show reflect a high level of effort and thought.
-There should be a minimum of three paragraphs
-I am looking for a strong hook and conclusion... CONNECTIONS of your work to the outside communities and world...Correct grammar and punctuations, and of course a creative piece (please don't do the same creative piece over and over again on each reflection... spice it up)
-I would recommend doing your work on the computer as I often send back reflections for editing after I first receive them. Doing your work on the computer enables you to go back and make corrections without having to feel like you are starting all over again.
What?
•What did you do?
•Who was involved?
•Where were you?
•What part did you play?
•When did it happen?
Michael's comments: The "what" is a quick, brief paragraph. Recognize that you must go far beyond the “what” to have a complete reflection as paragraph takes little thought and effort to complete. Pay attention to the “so what” and give the MOST attention and thought to the “now what”
SO WHAT?
•Why did you do it?
•Why was it important to do?
•How was it helpful?
•Who benefits from the Project?
NOW WHAT?
•What are you going to do with what you learned?
•What will you keep doing (or not doing) now?
•How is this action connected to a larger issue? What larger issue?
•Who is doing something about this issue?
•What organizations exist to address this issue?
Always Consider…
you --> School --> COMMUNITY --> WORLD
Michael's notes: A paragraph should be spent showing how your work connects outside of your three hours of service to the greater community and world.
Michael's final note:
When looking at reflections I will always look for a hook, 3 paragraphs (with the NOW WHAT paragraph reflecting the most effort), and CONNECTIONS (showing how your work relates to bigger picture ideas).
These are worth 25 points and show reflect a high level of effort and thought.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
1/3/2012
Welcome to the year 2012!!!!
It was great to see all your smiling faces again today. It seemed like this was a great day to ease back into the reality of the middle school world today. WIth that in mind, you have minimal homework tonight. I would encourage you to work on some of the things due later this week so that you are on top of things as the homework load starts picking back up.
1. New Year's GOAL
... On the notecard that was handed out right down what your goal for yourself is for the rest of the year in my core class
...This is similar to a new year's resolution, except it directly relates to your performance in my core class.
...Add an image/color to your word that is on your notecard.
...Be prepared to explain to me how you plan on accomplishing your goal.
DUE WEDNESDAY
2. DUE FRIDAY - finish non-ficiton novel, complete non-ficiton novel project
...5 points for thoroughly answering the front half of the sheet
...5 points for a thoughtful (minimum 1/2 page) answer to the BIG question
...10 points for creative piece (see specific expectations for the creative piece you choose to do on the worksheet)
It was great to see all your smiling faces again today. It seemed like this was a great day to ease back into the reality of the middle school world today. WIth that in mind, you have minimal homework tonight. I would encourage you to work on some of the things due later this week so that you are on top of things as the homework load starts picking back up.
1. New Year's GOAL
... On the notecard that was handed out right down what your goal for yourself is for the rest of the year in my core class
...This is similar to a new year's resolution, except it directly relates to your performance in my core class.
...Add an image/color to your word that is on your notecard.
...Be prepared to explain to me how you plan on accomplishing your goal.
DUE WEDNESDAY
2. DUE FRIDAY - finish non-ficiton novel, complete non-ficiton novel project
...5 points for thoroughly answering the front half of the sheet
...5 points for a thoughtful (minimum 1/2 page) answer to the BIG question
...10 points for creative piece (see specific expectations for the creative piece you choose to do on the worksheet)
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