The document provides instructions for an English class activity where students will analyze poems using the format "If I were in charge of the world...". It includes examples of poems in this format, including one done as a class. Students are instructed to reflect on their own poem in this style by answering questions about the speaker, message, and how it compares to a sample poem. They will then partner up to analyze each other's poems using a worksheet, providing feedback to each other. Homework assigned is a vocabulary unit due on Friday.
Topic We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computecurranalmeta
Topic: We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computers can, at times, make life's journey about more difficult. This is especially true in knowledge centric workplaces. Describe an example of a very poorly implemented database that you've encountered (or read about) that illustrates the potential for really messing things up. Include, in your description, an analysis of what might have caused the problems and potential solutions to them. Be sure to provide supporting evidence, with citations from the literature. As with the first discussion topic, it is not enough for you to simply create a own posting. You must read the postings of the other members of the class and comment on each of them. Please see Discussion Forum of the class syllabus for additional details on content.
The primary goal for the discussion forum assignment is to simulate the free sharing of ideas among peers that is typically experienced in graduate courses delivered in the more traditional, face-to-face environment. Evaluating a student's performance on the assignment is not, therefore, very concrete. There are a number of factors that impact the quality of a student's participation. The content of the contributions is, of course, one rather obvious factor, but the context in which the contributions have been made is equally important. In evaluating performance on this assignment, the following factors will be considered: Add value to the content of the discussion by posting well-written, on-topic contributions.Share resources with others by providing support for you contributions in the form of citations from the literature. Promote peer-to-peer discourse by:Initiating one quality major topics of discussion and actively participating throughout the period of the forum with at least 2 quality engagement postings responses to follow student's major topics of discussion thread - responding to postings of others in a timely manner (within 72 hours). Each contribution (treads and replies) is expected to be though provoking and critical (i.e. "We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computers can, at times, make life's journey abit more..." and not simplistic (i.e. "Yes, I agree" or "Thanks for ..."). Please see class syllabus for specific grading details.
b y M I C H E L L E R O B E R T S O N
S E P T E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 5
Art by Stasia Burrington
AS A CHILD, I climbed my dad like a tree, hanging from his arms and never wanting to detach
myself from his legs. At six-foot-two, with leathery brown skin, long-reaching arms, and wild
white hair, my dad has always reminded me of a tree. He has always seemed knowledgeable like
one, too, like he contained as much wisdom and maturity as an ancient sequoia. When I entered
adolescence, however, my social life and sports teams stole my focus, and my dad’s job as a field
biologist—the binoculars hanging around his neck, the field guides filling the pockets of his
cargo pants— ...
Becoming a Hero in School: Overcoming the Fear of Learningbbigelow
This is a presentation given to AVID students in 7-12th grades to inspire them to identify and confront the fears that hold back many students from achieving their best in school. Best viewed in Powerpoint after downloading, as there are several effects that cannot be seen with the Slideshare viewer.
Topic We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computecurranalmeta
Topic: We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computers can, at times, make life's journey about more difficult. This is especially true in knowledge centric workplaces. Describe an example of a very poorly implemented database that you've encountered (or read about) that illustrates the potential for really messing things up. Include, in your description, an analysis of what might have caused the problems and potential solutions to them. Be sure to provide supporting evidence, with citations from the literature. As with the first discussion topic, it is not enough for you to simply create a own posting. You must read the postings of the other members of the class and comment on each of them. Please see Discussion Forum of the class syllabus for additional details on content.
The primary goal for the discussion forum assignment is to simulate the free sharing of ideas among peers that is typically experienced in graduate courses delivered in the more traditional, face-to-face environment. Evaluating a student's performance on the assignment is not, therefore, very concrete. There are a number of factors that impact the quality of a student's participation. The content of the contributions is, of course, one rather obvious factor, but the context in which the contributions have been made is equally important. In evaluating performance on this assignment, the following factors will be considered: Add value to the content of the discussion by posting well-written, on-topic contributions.Share resources with others by providing support for you contributions in the form of citations from the literature. Promote peer-to-peer discourse by:Initiating one quality major topics of discussion and actively participating throughout the period of the forum with at least 2 quality engagement postings responses to follow student's major topics of discussion thread - responding to postings of others in a timely manner (within 72 hours). Each contribution (treads and replies) is expected to be though provoking and critical (i.e. "We all had the unfortunate experience of seeing how computers can, at times, make life's journey abit more..." and not simplistic (i.e. "Yes, I agree" or "Thanks for ..."). Please see class syllabus for specific grading details.
b y M I C H E L L E R O B E R T S O N
S E P T E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 5
Art by Stasia Burrington
AS A CHILD, I climbed my dad like a tree, hanging from his arms and never wanting to detach
myself from his legs. At six-foot-two, with leathery brown skin, long-reaching arms, and wild
white hair, my dad has always reminded me of a tree. He has always seemed knowledgeable like
one, too, like he contained as much wisdom and maturity as an ancient sequoia. When I entered
adolescence, however, my social life and sports teams stole my focus, and my dad’s job as a field
biologist—the binoculars hanging around his neck, the field guides filling the pockets of his
cargo pants— ...
Becoming a Hero in School: Overcoming the Fear of Learningbbigelow
This is a presentation given to AVID students in 7-12th grades to inspire them to identify and confront the fears that hold back many students from achieving their best in school. Best viewed in Powerpoint after downloading, as there are several effects that cannot be seen with the Slideshare viewer.
This is a PowerPoint designed for use with Stephen King's, "The Body," but it could be used with any unit discussing dreams or symbols.
The PowerPoint goes through a walk in the woods asking students questions about what they see. Later they learn each of these things symbolizes something else.
After discussing if they agree or disagree with this analysis there is a writing prompt.
Using what they know from, "The Body," they need to write what one of the characters would have said about his journey through the woods.
You can see the full lesson here: http://eslcarissa.blogspot.com/2014/02/my-class-we-are-reading-stephen-kings.html
I Will Try Tomorrow
Mona Ragab
I Will Try Tomorrow Mona Ragab Barefoot and on tiptoe, I steal away like a thief fleeing with his loot. My notebook, in which my pen has been suspended for ages, is under my arm. The idea has completely captured my imagination. It has become an obsession, and there is nothing left to do but commit it to paper. I’ve been trying to write for several nights, but my weariness and overexertion have prevented me. The pressure of time and innumerable obligations works against me, but I’ve grasped the idea, and it won’t elude me. I’m not going to let this golden opportunity slip through my fingers. No one has noticed me yet—everyone is still asleep. All I have to do is avail myself of this long-awaited opportunity to the utmost. I’ll write the idea quickly and release a waterfall that yearns to inundate the barren land! It’s useless to try to silence the hot hammer that is pounding on the gate of my fortress in order to liberate what is imprisoned behind it. I’ll let the words flow freely, and later I’ll polish them little by little. Nothing matters as much as this moment, which has presented itself to me, when no one asks anything of me, when the silence receives me with open arms, and the white sheets of paper invite me to write. The moment begins now and will continue for a while, but the important thing is to commence. The extremely humid air makes me retrace my steps to the bathroom to wash my face several times. I close the door quietly, afraid that I might awaken somebody, and it causes a squeak that startles me. I rush through the long hallway to snatch an hour before the precious minutes slip away. Finally I get to the study. I open the windows, and a moist dawn breeze brushes my face. The Nile sways to and fro with its silver rays, and green leaves dance on its surface, as yet undisturbed by the fishing boats and the irksome rounds of the river-bus. My imagination paints the picture of a young woman standing at the water’s edge, staring at nothing. I open my notebook and begin to write: “She met him, and he started speaking to her in a tone of voice that electrified her in the midst of the deep silence.” Here it is; the story is born. “She fell in love with him, not knowing how or when . . .” I hear a voice shattering the silence of the unfolding dawn, a cry that is rising higher and higher: “Mama!” I throw the pen away and run in alarm to the bedroom. My little son has awakened and wants his feeding bottle. I prepare it quickly for him, so that he will not make noise, though I know that he likes to drink it very slowly. I wait submissively while I cuddle him tenderly to lull him to sleep. When he finishes his bottle, I put him in his bed and hasten to leave on tiptoe. Then a scream pierces me from the other side of the room. “Mama, I want to drink.” My daughter, who is older, always complains of thirst and cannot bear the intense heat. “Mama, the mosquitoes bit me. Bring me something to soothe the itch.” I ...
1. Welcome to English!Please take out your journal, a pen/pencil, and your “If I Were In Charge…” poem. Clear everything else off of your desk.
2. In your journal, respond to the prompt below. Be sure to write in complete sentences. Reflect on your “If I Were In Charge…” poem. Who is the speaker (not author) in your poem? Is there an overall message or theme? How is the audience supposed to feel after reading your poem? How similar is it to the Viorst’s poem?
3. Let’s look back at Judith Viorst’s Poem, “If I Were In Charge Of The World” If I were in charge of the worldA chocolate sundae with whipped cream and nuts would be a vegetableAll 007 movies would be G,And a person who sometimes forgot to brush, And sometimes forgot to flush,Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. If I were in charge of the worldI'd cancel oatmeal,Monday mornings,Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg. If I were in charge of the worldThere'd be brighter nights lights,Healthier hamsters, andBasketball baskets forty eight inches lower. If I were in charge of the worldYou wouldn't have lonely.You wouldn't have clean.You wouldn't have bedtimes.Or "Don't punch your sister."You wouldn't even have sisters.
4. Now we’ll check out some other examples. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel disease, animal cruelty, poverty, and also murder. If I were in charge of the world There'd be free education, healthcare, and longer winters. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have to worry about making ends meet. You wouldn't have to wonder if you'll eat tomorrow. You wouldn't have to worry about suicide. You wouldn't even have death.
5. Now we’ll check out some other examples. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel disease, animal cruelty, poverty, and also murder. If I were in charge of the world There'd be free education, healthcare, and longer winters. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have to worry about making ends meet. You wouldn't have to wonder if you'll eat tomorrow. You wouldn't have to worry about suicide. You wouldn't even have death. For this poem, I’ll complete a PQP.
6. Let’s do one as a class. If I were in charge of the world A pervert Would be a zoo keeper All goldfish Would be puppets And a person who sometimes forgot their lunch money And sometimes forgot their homework Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel school, work, band camp, and also summer heat (but not the vacation). If I were in charge of the world There'd be ice cream for Breakfast Jell-O for lunch and cupcakes for dinner. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have taxis. You wouldn't have orange sherbet You wouldn't have better grades than me Or apple pie? You wouldn't even have Orangutans as pets.
7. Let’s do one as a class. If I were in charge of the world A pervert Would be a zoo keeper All goldfish Would be puppets And a person who sometimes forgot their lunch money And sometimes forgot their homework Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel school, work, band camp, and also summer heat (but not the vacation). If I were in charge of the world There'd be ice cream for Breakfast Jell-O for lunch and cupcakes for dinner. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have taxis. You wouldn't have orange sherbet You wouldn't have better grades than me Or apple pie? You wouldn't even have Orangutans as pets. We’ll complete a PQP as a class.
8. Please break into the groups below. Once you group up, follow steps 1-4. Sabrina & Hannah Tuber & Joe & Dahlia Swap Analysis Worksheets, and put your name in the analyzer space on Side A. Take turns reading your poems to each other. While you are being read to, make eye contact with the reader, and begin thinking about how you’ll complete Side A of the Analysis Worksheet. (3 Minutes) Once both partners have read, you will swap poems and complete the Side A of the Analysis Worksheet. Be sure to write in complete sentences and use ALL of the allotted time. (8 Minutes) After completing Side A, share your feedback with your partner. (2 Minutes)
9. Let’s look back at our examples. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel disease, animal cruelty, poverty, and also murder. If I were in charge of the world There'd be free education, healthcare, and longer winters. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have to worry about making ends meet. You wouldn't have to wonder if you'll eat tomorrow. You wouldn't have to worry about suicide. You wouldn't even have death.
10. Let’s look back at our examples. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel disease, animal cruelty, poverty, and also murder. If I were in charge of the world There'd be free education, healthcare, and longer winters. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have to worry about making ends meet. You wouldn't have to wonder if you'll eat tomorrow. You wouldn't have to worry about suicide. You wouldn't even have death. What can I say about the author? What can I say about the speaker? What is the message? As a reader, how do I feel? How does it compare to Viorst’s poem?
11. Now, we’ll look at our class example again. If I were in charge of the world A pervert Would be a zoo keeper All goldfish Would be puppets And a person who sometimes forgot their lunch money And sometimes forgot their homework Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel school, work, band camp, and also summer heat (but not the vacation). If I were in charge of the world There'd be ice cream for Breakfast Jell-O for lunch and cupcakes for dinner. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have taxis. You wouldn't have orange sherbet You wouldn't have better grades than me Or apple pie? You wouldn't even have Orangutans as pets.
12. Now, we’ll look at our class example again. If I were in charge of the world A pervert Would be a zoo keeper All goldfish Would be puppets And a person who sometimes forgot their lunch money And sometimes forgot their homework Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. What can I say about the author? What can I say about the speaker? As a reader, how do I feel? How does it compare to Viorst’s poem? If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel school, work, band camp, and also summer heat (but not the vacation). If I were in charge of the world There'd be ice cream for Breakfast Jell-O for lunch and cupcakes for dinner. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have taxis. You wouldn't have orange sherbet You wouldn't have better grades than me Or apple pie? You wouldn't even have Orangutans as pets.
13. Please break into the groups below. Once you group up, follow steps 1-4. Dahlia & Jacob Sabrina & Hannah Tuber & Joe Swap Analysis Worksheets, and put your name in the analyzer space on Side B. Take turns reading your poems to each other. While you are being read to, make eye contact with the reader, and begin thinking about how you’ll complete Side B of the Analysis Worksheet. (3 Minutes) Once both partners have read, you will swap poems and complete the Side B of the Analysis Worksheet. Be sure to write in complete sentences and use ALL of the allotted time. Also, you must cite evidence from the poem to back up your answers. (6 Minutes) After completing Side B, share your feedback with your partner. (2 Minutes)