The following resources will help you when writing your pieces that have been assigned to you. Utilize them. If you have any questions, please feel free to email. Assignments are due next Friday.
Resources
Letters:
http://www.kcitraining.com/styleguide/book/letelem.html
http://www.savvy-business-correspondence.com/BizLetterElements.html
Memos:
http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/resources/handouts/businessmemo.pdf
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/creed/Business/MemoFormat.html
News Article:
http://www.isitebuild.com/article-writing-2.html
Rwandan Resources
http://www.un.org
http://www.gov.rw/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rw.html
www.hrw.org/reports/1999/rwanda
http://www.unitedartists.com/hotelrwanda/intro.html
http://www.hrrfoundation.org/about.html
www.paulrusesabagina.com
Friday, April 11, 2008
Hotel Rwanda
Yesterday/Today, I gave a brief history introduction to the Rwandan genocide, you will be watching a behind the scenes documentary featuring the real life Paul Rusesabagina on Monday, and you watched the first third of the movie, Hotel Rwanda. Based on the history lesson, the documentary, and the movie you have a pretty clear idea that this tragedy was basically ignored by the rest of the world. The United Nations was only able to do so much. The United States had trouble clarifying if genocide like behavior was to be considered a genocide. Nearly 1 million Rwandans were murdered and it was barely a blip on the radar of the world.
The photographer in the movie makes a statement in reference to what is happening in Rwanda and the footage that he took that day, "If people see this they’ll say ‘Oh my God. That’s horrible,' Then they'll go on eating their dinners.” Is this an accurate statement in terms of how people today react to current atrocities? Why? Why not?
The photographer in the movie makes a statement in reference to what is happening in Rwanda and the footage that he took that day, "If people see this they’ll say ‘Oh my God. That’s horrible,' Then they'll go on eating their dinners.” Is this an accurate statement in terms of how people today react to current atrocities? Why? Why not?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
11th Grade
Are there any similiarities or differences between what is happening in the novel, Fallen Angels, and what is happening in world today???
Paper Assignment- 10th Grade ONLY!!!!!!
If you should have ANY questions or need to discuss your paper, feel free to post on the blog, email, or myspace me over the break.
Night Paper Assignment
Directions:
You must choose one of the following prompts. Each paper must be 1-2 typed, double spaced pages. Please be sure to edit and revise for your final copy. Use clear and concise language. Be sure to make all of your sentences complete. Concentrate on your ideas and the details you use to prove your point. I will be using the WV Writing Assessment Rubric to evaluate your essay. If you do not have a copy of the rubric, please ask for one and it will be made available for you. Due Date: The Monday you return from Spring Break.
Write a review or an article that expresses your reaction to the value of this book as assigned reading in the English or Language Arts curriculum.
Write an essay expressing your like or dislike of the book. Did it have any effect on your views? Feelings? Attitudes? Actions?
Locate pictorial images of the Holocaust. Working in an individual setting, prepare an essay based on the mood, emotions, and theme conveyed in the selected illustration.
Elie Wiesel once said that anyone who witnesses an atrocity, or an act of inhumanity, and does nothing to stop it, is just as guilty as the person committing the act. Those who know and remain silent are guilty of the same offense. To stand by silently is to participate in the crime. Do you agree with Elie Wiesel’s judgement? Explain.
Should students continue to study the Holocaust in school today? Give specific reasons for your response.
Night Paper Assignment
Directions:
You must choose one of the following prompts. Each paper must be 1-2 typed, double spaced pages. Please be sure to edit and revise for your final copy. Use clear and concise language. Be sure to make all of your sentences complete. Concentrate on your ideas and the details you use to prove your point. I will be using the WV Writing Assessment Rubric to evaluate your essay. If you do not have a copy of the rubric, please ask for one and it will be made available for you. Due Date: The Monday you return from Spring Break.
Write a review or an article that expresses your reaction to the value of this book as assigned reading in the English or Language Arts curriculum.
Write an essay expressing your like or dislike of the book. Did it have any effect on your views? Feelings? Attitudes? Actions?
Locate pictorial images of the Holocaust. Working in an individual setting, prepare an essay based on the mood, emotions, and theme conveyed in the selected illustration.
Elie Wiesel once said that anyone who witnesses an atrocity, or an act of inhumanity, and does nothing to stop it, is just as guilty as the person committing the act. Those who know and remain silent are guilty of the same offense. To stand by silently is to participate in the crime. Do you agree with Elie Wiesel’s judgement? Explain.
Should students continue to study the Holocaust in school today? Give specific reasons for your response.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Weekly Challenge
This week's challenge. One of Rachel's challenges is to let those close to us know that they matter. This week's challenge is to write someone that you care about a letter letting them know why and how much they are appreciated. Help to make someone's day fabulous.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Rachel's Challenge
What are your initial reactions to the Rachel's Challenge presentation in which you participated today? Thoughts, questions, concerns....
Weekly Challenge
Weekly Challenge:
Introduce yourself to someone that you don't know--someone at school, in the community, at the store. Start a short conversation. You never know, you might meet a new friend, business contact, or a future boyfriend/girlfriend. Either way, you have nothing to lose.
Introduce yourself to someone that you don't know--someone at school, in the community, at the store. Start a short conversation. You never know, you might meet a new friend, business contact, or a future boyfriend/girlfriend. Either way, you have nothing to lose.
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