February 23rd-27th
This past week we did not open the student store, on Monday Patty had us record the amount of money we had made so far on a paper that would be sent to the district. That paper would just help maintain some of the money we made so that it didn't pile up in our cash box. Then we wanted to focus more on doing our standards, so I worked on a English standard, and I am on the process of doing a economics standard as well. Next week we plan to open the store three times after school, and work more on English standards.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Student Store
February 16th-20th
One of the final changes we made to the student store was adding chalk paint to one of the doors, so we can put the prices on. We had decided it would be the last perfect thing to add so the student store could look better. We searched the internet to find how much it cost, and it was really not that expensive. So we decided Julisa, and I would buy the chalk since we were going out of town. We went to Home Depot, and purchased the chalk paint, which was in the form of spray paint, instead of actual liquid paint. The next day, we starting taping the edges of the wood so that we wouldn't spray the sides, or the rest of the wood. When we were done taping, we started spraying the chalk on, but we knew we were not doing it right so we had some guidance by Mr. Paul. After that we were all taking turns spraying the wood with chalk paint. After the first coat we waited a few hours before giving it the second coat, and then we grabbed some chalk and wrote the prices of all the snacks.
One of the final changes we made to the student store was adding chalk paint to one of the doors, so we can put the prices on. We had decided it would be the last perfect thing to add so the student store could look better. We searched the internet to find how much it cost, and it was really not that expensive. So we decided Julisa, and I would buy the chalk since we were going out of town. We went to Home Depot, and purchased the chalk paint, which was in the form of spray paint, instead of actual liquid paint. The next day, we starting taping the edges of the wood so that we wouldn't spray the sides, or the rest of the wood. When we were done taping, we started spraying the chalk on, but we knew we were not doing it right so we had some guidance by Mr. Paul. After that we were all taking turns spraying the wood with chalk paint. After the first coat we waited a few hours before giving it the second coat, and then we grabbed some chalk and wrote the prices of all the snacks.
Student Store
February 9th-13th
Continuing with the student store, Jazmine had a great idea in making some changes so the store so that it didn't look boring. We usually have the chips in the boxes, as well as the candy and the rest of the snacks, and it looks like its not really standing out to costumers. So Jazmine started taking out the chips from the boxes and started layering them, so that they stand out more. We also helped by putting some on the doors, but before we did we added some paper underneath to give it volume so that the chips could be seen better. We also layered the candy, so it could look more like a store.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Student Store
February 2nd-6th
The start of a new project was a great idea at first, but after talking about it all the time, and worrying what will happen to the student store made us change our whole decision. Irene, Julisa, and I agreed we would stick with the student store until the rest of the year. We thought it would be better to focus more on it and give it another chance, rather than going into a whole new project and wondering where it will end. Jazmine, Julisa, Irene and I decided to go back on track with the store, and finish selling the rest of the snacks that we have. We open our store three times a week, and each day we get about $10 a day.
The start of a new project was a great idea at first, but after talking about it all the time, and worrying what will happen to the student store made us change our whole decision. Irene, Julisa, and I agreed we would stick with the student store until the rest of the year. We thought it would be better to focus more on it and give it another chance, rather than going into a whole new project and wondering where it will end. Jazmine, Julisa, Irene and I decided to go back on track with the store, and finish selling the rest of the snacks that we have. We open our store three times a week, and each day we get about $10 a day.
New Interests
New Interests
January 19th-30th
Starting the 2nd semester, there were new changes into the My Life Project. One of the changes was incorporating new students, about 10 freshman were brought into the My Life Project. Another change was bringing two more instructors, Ms. Dewey, and Mr. Lopes, and the last change was giving us our own instructor for our projects. So, our instructor to help us with the student store is Mr. Ryan, we have to tell him our ideas and what we are up too. Continuing on, Julisa, Irene, and I were deciding whether or not to change our project. We thought that we could start with a new project, because we felt the student store was not working out as we thought it would. We starting thinking of new interests that we liked, Julisa wanted to bring back the silkscreen to make t- shirts, but that seemed a bit to hard for us to start since it required a lot of money and at the moment we did not have any. So after thinking of new ideas we all seemed interested in getting involved with animals. We talked to Ms. Dewey, and she incorporated another idea to combine with the animals. The idea was doing animal assisted therapy of the kids who have autism, or down syndrome,or any special needs. The animals would be incorporated to help the kids be motivated and encouraged in their behavior. So, then we started doing research of all the places that had programs of assisted animal therapy, and we would make that into our new project.
January 19th-30th
Starting the 2nd semester, there were new changes into the My Life Project. One of the changes was incorporating new students, about 10 freshman were brought into the My Life Project. Another change was bringing two more instructors, Ms. Dewey, and Mr. Lopes, and the last change was giving us our own instructor for our projects. So, our instructor to help us with the student store is Mr. Ryan, we have to tell him our ideas and what we are up too. Continuing on, Julisa, Irene, and I were deciding whether or not to change our project. We thought that we could start with a new project, because we felt the student store was not working out as we thought it would. We starting thinking of new interests that we liked, Julisa wanted to bring back the silkscreen to make t- shirts, but that seemed a bit to hard for us to start since it required a lot of money and at the moment we did not have any. So after thinking of new ideas we all seemed interested in getting involved with animals. We talked to Ms. Dewey, and she incorporated another idea to combine with the animals. The idea was doing animal assisted therapy of the kids who have autism, or down syndrome,or any special needs. The animals would be incorporated to help the kids be motivated and encouraged in their behavior. So, then we started doing research of all the places that had programs of assisted animal therapy, and we would make that into our new project.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Writing Standard 6-12
1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
a. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of
the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims,
and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counter-
claims, reasons, and evidence.
b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the
most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and
limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge
level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
f. Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g., appeal to logic
through reasoning; appeal to emotion or ethical belief; relate a personal
anecdote, case study, or analogy). CA
There has been seventy four shootings in the United States since the year 2012. Seventy four shootings where innocent children, teenagers, and teachers have lost their lives, not counting the previous years. It is a tragedy knowing that these innocent people could not protect themselves from the assault of weapons. Parents heartbroken knowing they could not do anything to protect their children. It is bearing to see your child in a situation where you think they are in a safe environment, but in reality you just never know. It is a scary feeling sending your child off to school wondering if you will see them again after seeing and listening to the tragedies of shootings all over the world.
I propose a resolution to help all innocent children from the insanity of killers lurking among students portraying as normal individuals. I propose a change in the future of many lives who could be saved from the unspeakable actions of mindless people. I propose that a gun safety class should be added to the curriculum of public schools. Yes, im saying all public schools should require students K-12 to carry a gun in school. Requiring the use of guns in schools will decrease the violence of school shootings, and innocent students will have the opportunity to protect themselves from the threat of others. Of course, students will be taught properly by professionals on how to handle a gun.
All students K-12 will use different weapons, elementary kids will require to handle single shot pistols, this will allow them to shoot without having to constantly reload the gun after every shot. Middle school students will be allowed to more gun options such as pistols, rifles, and handguns. High school students of course will have any gun option, and apart from that they will definitely have to require the use of military weapons. High school students will have the privilege to handle such powerful weapons due to the more higher risk of shootings. According to statistics out of thirty two United States school shootings from 2000 to 2012, twenty three took place at high schools, three took place in elementary schools, and five in middle schools. It is reasonable to have these kinds of weapons available and at use in high schools. All guns will be property to the schools, and there will be serious consequences to those who misuse the weapons.
The idea of incorporating guns into public school systems can benefit the students and parents in various ways. Students will have the chance to defend themselves against the threat they are presented to. Parents will not have to been concerned about their children's protection. Learning to manage a gun is a skill everyone should know, who knows, it can even save you from a real life situation. Learning to manage a gun can help your future, like open new job opportunities, such as an increase in government jobs.
To prevent all this violence of school shootings, schools should enforce more maximum security for the safety of students. They should strengthen gun laws and prevent guns from falling into the hands of young adults. More shooting drills should be taught and enforced. Making the right changes and decisions can help and save a lot of people from disastrous situations.
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
a. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of
the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims,
and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counter-
claims, reasons, and evidence.
b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the
most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and
limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge
level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
f. Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g., appeal to logic
through reasoning; appeal to emotion or ethical belief; relate a personal
anecdote, case study, or analogy). CA
Modest Proposal
There has been seventy four shootings in the United States since the year 2012. Seventy four shootings where innocent children, teenagers, and teachers have lost their lives, not counting the previous years. It is a tragedy knowing that these innocent people could not protect themselves from the assault of weapons. Parents heartbroken knowing they could not do anything to protect their children. It is bearing to see your child in a situation where you think they are in a safe environment, but in reality you just never know. It is a scary feeling sending your child off to school wondering if you will see them again after seeing and listening to the tragedies of shootings all over the world.
I propose a resolution to help all innocent children from the insanity of killers lurking among students portraying as normal individuals. I propose a change in the future of many lives who could be saved from the unspeakable actions of mindless people. I propose that a gun safety class should be added to the curriculum of public schools. Yes, im saying all public schools should require students K-12 to carry a gun in school. Requiring the use of guns in schools will decrease the violence of school shootings, and innocent students will have the opportunity to protect themselves from the threat of others. Of course, students will be taught properly by professionals on how to handle a gun.
All students K-12 will use different weapons, elementary kids will require to handle single shot pistols, this will allow them to shoot without having to constantly reload the gun after every shot. Middle school students will be allowed to more gun options such as pistols, rifles, and handguns. High school students of course will have any gun option, and apart from that they will definitely have to require the use of military weapons. High school students will have the privilege to handle such powerful weapons due to the more higher risk of shootings. According to statistics out of thirty two United States school shootings from 2000 to 2012, twenty three took place at high schools, three took place in elementary schools, and five in middle schools. It is reasonable to have these kinds of weapons available and at use in high schools. All guns will be property to the schools, and there will be serious consequences to those who misuse the weapons.
The idea of incorporating guns into public school systems can benefit the students and parents in various ways. Students will have the chance to defend themselves against the threat they are presented to. Parents will not have to been concerned about their children's protection. Learning to manage a gun is a skill everyone should know, who knows, it can even save you from a real life situation. Learning to manage a gun can help your future, like open new job opportunities, such as an increase in government jobs.
To prevent all this violence of school shootings, schools should enforce more maximum security for the safety of students. They should strengthen gun laws and prevent guns from falling into the hands of young adults. More shooting drills should be taught and enforced. Making the right changes and decisions can help and save a lot of people from disastrous situations.
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