tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114489611683934842024-02-19T03:41:29.167-06:00WHS AVID 9 Daily BlogA periodic record of what is going on in my AVID 9 class at Washburn High SchoolRomohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-77108019667419650902017-06-05T08:09:00.001-05:002017-06-05T09:52:17.205-05:00Emotion Essay (DUE Tues 6-13)Grab a Chromebook (which you should have by now - duh). Take out your Emotion Essay Handout and follow the directions. DO NOT SKIP AHEAD!!! I have made a template for your essay writing...<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/document/d/1s0E35ChTHDSEMkGefleNTvkA2sWrXaEIpKSDSxsAxF4/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.<br />
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<ol>
<li>Once open, go to FILE, then MAKE A COPY. </li>
<li>Retitle it: "AVID 9.2 Emotion Essay Last, First" ("AVID 9.2 Emotion Essay Romo, Eduardo").</li>
<li>Share it with me. </li>
<li>Change the Name/Class Information on the Title Page.</li>
<li>Then scroll down to the 3rd page (skip P2 Introduction, which is the LAST thing you write).</li>
<li>Delete all of the questions you will NOT address (keep your selected question visible so your proofreader knows what you chose to answer).</li>
<li>Then start writing!</li>
<li>When you have finished, have a peer proofread it. </li>
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If you have time, you are encouraged to work ahead (try to finish by Friday!).<br />
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Please make sure that you:<br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Introduce & Define the Question</span></li>
<li>Answer the question(s) thoroughly</li>
<li>incorporate (use) things presented in class</li>
<li>Apply your perspective/viewpoint to the real world</li>
</ul>
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<span style="background-color: orange;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>If you have a LOW Tutorials grade, you can complete & submit an extra credit TRF (to present tomorrow). Again, only if you have a LOW tutorial grade.</b></span></span>Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-30621025883018996642017-05-01T08:06:00.001-05:002017-05-01T08:06:34.638-05:00ResumeYou will have to submit and present a resume on Thursday. Since you probably do not have a lot of work experience, you'll have to be more creative and broad than what adults produce. Focus on what you CAN do, and being able to prove it in some way. Most jobs for teens are focused on giving skills you'll build from as you get older; time management, customer service, professional language, etc.<br />
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Please read through the first two links below BEFORE starting to work on your own. <br />
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<li>Read <a href="https://www.thebalance.com/first-resume-example-with-no-work-experience-2063278">THIS </a>(It's about building your first resume).</li>
<li>Check out another sample <a href="http://www.aie.org/find-a-job/write-your-resume/sample-resumes-and-templates/Resume-Sample-High-School-Student-Academic.cfm">here</a>.</li>
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Then, choose a template from <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?ftv=1&tgif=c#">here</a> (you'll have to scroll down a bit) that captures your spirit and personality (do not pick one that is too flowery - avoid glitter, emojis, and unicorns). If you do not like any of those, Google is your friend: search for "High School Student Resume Template" or derivations thereof. <br />
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Finally, start transferring material from your Resume-Building worksheet and WICOR Proof-of-Acquisition packet into your resume. Print one out for Thursday.<br />
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<br />Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-85980361112965370362017-03-27T08:00:00.000-05:002017-03-27T08:11:18.325-05:00Survey & Geography EssayPlease complete the following <a href="https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=148486195108">survey</a> (<a href="https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=148486195108" target="_blank">https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=148486195108</a>).<br />
When you have finished, you have the rest of the class period to complete the following:<br />
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<ol>
<li>TRF 3.6 (I am frustrated by the same people NOT doing one)</li>
<li>TOK Ch 3 Summaries (Turn in BEFORE WEDS!)</li>
<li>Geography Essay - work on/discuss/share/complete</li>
<li>Anything else due this last week of Qtr 3!</li>
</ol>
Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-89656012714862559632017-03-17T08:30:00.001-05:002017-03-17T08:30:40.953-05:002 Weeks to Go!Please complete your Purple Card. Make sure you have used the correct colors, connected the dots, and written an Oops/Success on BOTH SIDES! When you are finished, you must do 2 more things...<br />
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<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj-0e3vIJ5JH5VErtViWfI0LOiBKEG3n86f0Kk7CvVmdNRtw/viewform?usp=sf_link">Complete this week's reflection</a></li>
<li>Finish your <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/file/d/0B3cv_rBgTrHtVjV2VFhMa0VxN0k/view?usp=sharing">Decoding TOK Ch 3</a> Annotation/Summary</li>
</ol>
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You only have TWO MORE WEEKS THIS QUARTER!!! FOCUS!</div>
Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-68361752399026831902017-02-13T08:00:00.000-06:002017-02-13T08:00:13.596-06:00Q2 Four-Core Grade ReportPlease complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePvwUVQh_Zpy9G-jMG36wE8Pt5ANTdLg6l_EZlVT5Gon2FYw/viewform">Q2 four-core Grade Report</a> for future AVID@WHS data analysis. Please be honest. We use this data to make changes to our program and use as evidence for the growth of student achievement. By falsely reporting your grade, it just messes up the data, which threatens the program. Thank You!Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-63878337320503111002016-12-16T08:16:00.003-06:002016-12-16T08:25:17.591-06:00One More Day of Rogue Behavior...<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLM94LFvdR9-IKzU98TytzweZOQuqxcAt_kXe36MScXd_Ygw/viewform">Complete today's Report & Reflect</a>...and maybe check to make sure you completed last Friday's as well...<br />
<a href="http://www.startribune.com/how-common-is-your-last-name-type-it-in-here/406842005/">If you finish and are bored, check out some interesting info about the US Census and your family's last name</a>.Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-86628329100014506152016-12-09T08:00:00.000-06:002016-12-09T08:00:16.146-06:00Video Notes & Seminar Preparation<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">You picked up a handout explaining the Seminar procedure, which we went over as a class. On Wednesday, we watched a video,
"From One Second to the Next." You took notes
AFTER watching each of the four segments. Today, I'd like you to take out a sheet of paper and write your response to ALL 4 questions below:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Which story from the
documentary struck you the hardest? As always, explain why!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Did this week's topic
change your beliefs or actions? Again, as always, explain why/why not!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">How do you think we, as
a society, could cut back on distracted driving (especially texting)?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Do you have any thoughts
about this week's topic that you'd like to add/share with us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">AFTER doing this, share your notes and have a brief discussion with your table peers. Before the end of class, please
use your notes to complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexnkjlqkjpQkwtzjKjRv7JigpG3usak7WfnjKXBuj1KMDWpw/viewform"><span style="color: blue;">survey</span></a>, from which we'll gather questions for
Wednesday's Seminar. KEEP YOUR NOTES!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If you have time, read about the video at the following sites (and follow some of the links within to <i>dig deeper</i>):</span><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=24643&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=36845" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;">AT&T "It Can Wait" Campaign</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2013/08/16/212337606/herzog-plumbs-guilt-and-loss-wrought-by-texting-and-driving">News Story from National Public Radio (NPR)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/war_stories/2016/12/obama_s_final_national_security_speech_was_about_the_man_he_wouldn_t_name.html">News Story from Slate.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/08/werner-herzog-documentary-texting-while-driving_n_3727386.html">News Story from Huffington Post</a></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Next Monday, we'll watch another video (this one is
more fun) from the "Test Your Brain" series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On Tuesday, you will
have some roundtable time to work on anything - the tutors will be out visiting
classes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On Wednesday, we'll have
a seminar discussion on texting, distractions, and the myth of (something).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On Thursday, you will
have tutors available to help with math (and any late Organization checks).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On Friday, our last day
before a 17-day break, you'll complete the Seminar Reflection.<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-35887172798363354962016-12-07T10:00:00.000-06:002016-12-08T08:36:39.939-06:00From One Second to the Next<div style="text-align: left;">
We watched a Public Service Announcement from AT&T. Usually, a PSA is the same length of a traditional commercial. Broadcast stations (TV & radio) are required to broadcast a certain # of PSAs for free each month. They are usually about being a smart consumer, being aware of services offered to those in need, and often about safety issues. The one we watched is MUCH LOOOOOOOONGER, like a short film. This is beause the director is also a film director. Powerful stuff...oh, and have some tissues ready to wipe away the tears:</div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_BqFkRwdFZ0" width="560"></iframe>
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Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-81093890471654795712016-12-05T08:03:00.003-06:002016-12-05T08:34:57.063-06:00Goal-Reporting & TRF 10You need your Q2 Portfolio in order to complete the Goal-Reporting and Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A). Start by entering your GPA/SMART Goals <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2O8BHxKwhU_xQHJU-JgdzsJRSSo47h9NMvPtlkG9TIRNz2A/viewform">HERE</a>. Then, go through your previous TRFs and your current grades as you fill out the Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A) worksheet, located AFTER TRF 2.2. Please use whatever time you have left to complete TRF 2.3, with the understanding that you will ALSO have to have someone sign off on Organization Check 2.1 BEFORE Friday.<br />
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Simplified Directions:<br />
1) Enter your Q2 GPA/SMART Goals (you only need 3-5 Action Steps)<br />
2) Complete TRF 2.3<br />
3) Complete Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A)<br />
4) Get Organization Check 2.1 signed-off by Friday.<br />
5) Return Q2 Portfolio to correct Tutor Box<br />
6) Return Computer & PLUG IT IN!!!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-84524959788075169122016-11-21T08:00:00.000-06:002016-11-21T08:00:24.071-06:00Q1 Grade ReportPlease complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAI7f7Hch4NVXGTZaUeK4L2UtT7ISRfqqV2_zshX9r7_2Eng/viewform">Q1 four-core Grade Report</a> for future AVID@WHS data analysis. Please be honest. We use this data to make changes to our program and use as evidence for the growth of student achievement. By falsely reporting your grade, it just messes up the data, which threatens the program. Thank You!Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-59157873698300556862016-11-11T08:18:00.003-06:002016-11-11T08:18:08.146-06:00Report & Reflect 2.1: Election ReflectionPlease<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJdD9FFOoIDq0lEq4WFr0SWf0Res0VHq5Giq8GMghWtfrMlw/viewform"> complete this week's reflection online</a>. You must use your MPS Google account!Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-71353134630001809722016-11-01T08:14:00.003-05:002016-11-01T08:14:55.763-05:00Self-Assessment<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccPOmUu1p5Da3FN5zUHcrJA6I-m8AZhRoSycSHIeELN4fcGQ/viewform">Please complete the Q1 Self-Assessment</a>. If/When you finish, you can use the remaining time to get things done for this or other clases.Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-15300192215927591102016-10-28T08:00:00.000-05:002016-10-28T08:00:36.711-05:00R&R 1.6Begin by opening a new tab of the <a href="http://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us/">grade portal</a>.<br />
Then open a new tab in order to <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebPqBXlNTQX-Flz8B25DJGp8EQM4jF_gOoS74fzt0SRxxIDA/viewform">complete this week's Report & Reflect</a>.<br />
Note that you need to not only record your current grade, but also a number of missing assignments - these are indicated by a ZERO (0) or /M (Missing) in the points earned. <br />
Ignore those with an asterisk (*).<br />
When you have finished, please complete and turn in your OPVL/10% Summary of the "Cheating Crisis in American Schools" article (staple them together - article in back).<br />
Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-72789460633533342122016-10-07T08:00:00.000-05:002016-10-07T08:00:09.569-05:00Email a TeacherYou will have to write an email to a teacher you had last year (preferably your AVID 8 teacher). You must also "bcc" (blind carbon copy = your teacher will NOT see my email) me, so I can read what you wrote. You MUST read through the <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Formal-Email">wikihow article linked here</a> (<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Formal-Email">http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Formal-Email</a>). Then, compose your own email. Mention what you have done so far this year, how things may be different, and how the person to whom you are writing helped you become a better student (and person) overall. Follow up with a question - more specific than "how are things going for you?" - ask if s/he still does something interesting you liked, what the current classes are like, or something else...but it must be specific. When you are done, send it! Then finish your Mandala essay, which must be done when you come in to class on Monday (you'll submit it via turnitin in class).Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-19557452562467347142016-09-23T08:15:00.001-05:002016-09-23T08:40:20.799-05:00Gradebook Portal CheckRead the directions FIRST! You will check the gradebook portal to record your current grade & number of missing assignments for this week's Report & Reflect.<br />
You will need to get your grade & number of missing assignments (indicated with the RED shade & letter M for your score) for ALL 7 of your classes:<br />
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<ol>
<li>AVID 9</li>
<li>English</li>
<li>Math</li>
<li>Science</li>
<li>Social Studies (Geography)</li>
<li>Non-4-Core/AVID Course #1 (PE/Health, Language, Support, Tech, Arts, etc.)</li>
<li>Non-4-Core/AVID Course #2 (PE/Health, Language, Support, Tech, Arts, etc.)</li>
</ol>
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You will need to have more than one tab open to switch back-and-forth between your portal record and the AVID Report & Reflect 1.4 Google From. To open a new tab, you need to use the right mouse button (right-click). On a Chromebook, you use two fingers to press down on the trackpad (while hovering the cursor over the link). On a Mac, I have no idea (sorry!).<br />
If you do not know how to check the gradebook portal, you can go to the washburn web site - select Students - then Portal for Grades....or click <a href="http://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us/">THIS LINK</a> (<a href="http://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us/">http://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us/http://sisportal.mpls.k12.mn.us/</a>)<br />
You also need to open another tab with the AVID Report & Reflect 1.4 Google Form with <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/1Z99JtzXI1IYd4o92">THIS LINK</a> (<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/1Z99JtzXI1IYd4o92">https://goo.gl/forms/1Z99JtzXI1IYd4o92</a>).<br />
Complete the survey based on what your gradebook portal shows.<br />
That's it!<br />
Come back ready to begin Tutorials next week!<br />
<br />Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611448961168393484.post-56678804555940010742016-09-06T07:51:00.000-05:002016-09-06T08:36:35.863-05:00Upcoming Year...You will complete an online survey using the in-class Chromebooks. Once you log into your MPS Google account, complete the survey through <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6RyTN4hmD2uSDqz7IRYHpbfZxMX5Bu8E6h44XhFweVii3EQ/viewform">this link</a>. When you are finished, return the Chromebook...AND PLUG IT IN!<br />
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I also assigned the Personal Timeline/Migratory History Project, which is DUE THURSDAY, so you can PRESENT ON FRIDAY. The instructions are printed on the handout. If you lost it, you can get a copy <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/mpls.k12.mn.us/folderview?id=0B3cv_rBgTrHtWnFqb2RObnZtNE0&usp=sharing">here</a>.Romohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487906653582652568noreply@blogger.com0