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Homework Block D (April 27)

Ms. N — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:50:24 +0000

Today in class you discussed one of the Group Forum Questions about The United Nations and Reform. Think about the ideas your group discussed and post the answer to the question in paragraph form on your blog. You also need to bring a hard copy of your answer to the next class since we will be sharing our ideas and discussing the questions as a whole class.

Keep in mind that I will be looking at the structure as well as content of your paragraph. Your paragraph should have the following for a perfect score.

Strong, topic sentence explains points to be discussed.

Clear main idea(s) provides reasons, details, or facts with transitions.

Specific supporting sentences explain main idea(s) with examples and evidence.

Strong, clear concluding sentence provides clear link and closure to topic.

Homework All Blocks (Feb 7/8)

Ms. N — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:58:18 +0000

Reflect on the process of creating your Ancient Africa Wiki:

Make sure to write a full paragraph describing your feelings in response to each of the following questions. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

Please post the question first and then your answer for each of the following questions.

What did you learn from this task?
Did you find this difficult or easy? Why?
What would you change about the process you went through to complete the wiki if you were to do the assignment again?

Homework for Block D Monday 9 October)

Ms. N — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:17:11 +0000

Think about class today and reflect on the presentations you listened to. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting or surprising about the presentations you heard in class. If you need to refresh your memory, you can look at some of your classmates’ blogs to review information about the different nations.

Note: Please post your reflection on your blog.

Homework for Block D (Thursday 5 October)

Ms. N — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:56:12 +0000

Task: Now that you have finished your investigation into a nation using social and economic indicators, you will post all of your data and information on your blog.

First, place the heading for steps number I, III, and IV on your post. Then, after each heading, paste the data, paragraph, or response that you have saved after each appropriate heading.

I. Social and Economic Indicators:

Paste all of your data for step I here.

III. Preliminary Observations and Inferences:

Paste your paragraph about three areas of challenge here.

IV. Reflection:

Paste the four reflection questions and your answers here.

Homework for Block D (Tuesday 3 September)

Ms. N — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:50:28 +0000

1. Finish writing the reflections for Step III and IV of your country.

2. Print a hard copy of your reflection paragraph for Step III. This document must be printed before next class period. We will be using it for a peer edit in class.

Homework for Block D (Monday 25th September)

Ms. N — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:00:43 +0000

Study for the Vocabulary Quiz. You are responsible for understanding the meaning of each social and economic indicator.

Below in the post for Block E and H is the list of the social and economic indicators that you must be able to define in YOUR OWN WORDS!

Homework for Block D (Thursday 21st September)

Ms. N — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:09:19 +0000

Your task is to:

1. Log-in to your own blog.

2. Answer the question: What have I learned about geography so far?

3. In the title section, write “What I have learned about geography so far:”

4. In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about geography today. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

Note: If you need to refresh your memory, go back to www.dictonary.com and www.reference.com and reread the definitions!

Homework for Block D (Tuesday 19 September)

Ms. N — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:47:02 +0000

You need to finish the group current events assignment that we were working on in class.

On the resource page please use the following guidelines from your current events overview asignment sheet: Requirements for my Oral Presentation / Initial Posting.

If you need help, a preparation sheet is available on the resources page of the blog to guide you through the preparation.

Also, use the sample current events blog posting from class to double check your work.

To ensure you will receive a good grade on your posting, grade yourself with the Current Events Initial Blog Posting Rubric.

Be ready to present your group current events next class!

Homework for Block D (Monday 11 September)

Ms. N — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:41:09 +0000

Read all about Ms. C’s summer vacation and write your own post about your vacation on your blog. Make sure you include:

a picture
links to other websites (your favorite store, your friends blog, a movie website, etc)
formatting effects: bold and italics

We can’t wait to hear about your vacation!

Excellent Posts Block D!

Ms. N — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:20:19 +0000

We were looking through your posts over the last few days, and we are so impressed at how much you’ve learned. If you haven’t had time to take a look at your classmates postings, at least make sure you check out Andrea’s, Annika’s, Lilian’s, Mahera’s, Robbie’s, and Sekheena’s (she even added a link to a dictionary definition! Well done!