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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 Block D/H/E (April 19/24)

Ms. N — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:15:17 +0000

Fantastic Job Block D E and H! I very much enjoyed today’s classes and everyone did a great job. I especially liked the great costumes people created to help them accurately present the person/god they chose.

Your homework has two parts. Please post Part I and Part II separately.
Part I
On your own blog in the title section, write “Famous Egyptians Speech”

In the post section, post your speech first and then a picture of the person/god with the url below it.

Part II
On your own blog in the title section, write “Famous Egyptians Reflection”

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

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 about the presentations you heard in class.

What would you change to improve your speech/presentation if you were to do the assignment again?

Homework All Blocks (Feb 13/14)

Ms. N — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:12:42 +0000

Find some pistures of Egyptian Gods. Make a post with the name of the god, a simple caption explaining what this god represents, a picture of the god, and lastly the URL of the site you found the god at.

Example:

Ra: The Sun God
http://www.ra-horakhty.co.uk/images/what_i22.jpg

Homework for Block D (Wednesday 29 November)

Ms. N — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 02:21:37 +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 about the presentations you heard in class. If you need to refresh your memory, you can look at he notes you took in class to review information about the rise and fall of the different African kingdoms.

Note: Please post your reflection on your blog.

REMINDER

Ms. N — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:40:06 +0000

You are responsible for checking the calendars linked below and coming to class prepared. Your current event presentation and current event response are due on the date you see your name on the calendar.

You may use computers and the Internet connection at school in the technology lab or in the library if you encounter problems. Refer to the student planner for information about how your grade will be lowered if your work is late.

Come and see me if you have any questions before the day your assignment is due so I can help solve any problems you may encounter.

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 E and Block H (Friday 6 October)

Ms. N — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:01:05 +0000

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 E and Block H (Wednesday 4th October)

Ms. N — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:17:23 +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.