Thursday, February 2, 2012

Mind the Gap


In this context, "mind" means "pay attention to".  Every time we tackle a new concept in class, there is a gap between our current base of knowledge and the knowledge we'll need in order to show mastery of the topic.  For examaple, when we began studying adjectives, you might not have known much about them.  On the other hand, you might have had some background knowledge.  In either case, there was some information on adjectives that you needed to learn - a gap. 

How do we mind the gap?  What specific things can we do to gain knowledge?  If you knew that there would be a test on prepositions in only a month, what might you do in order to close the gap between what you currently know and what you might need to know in order to pass?

Extra fun:  Where are "Mind the Gap" notices most commonly seen?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Sportsmanship

Read this article by Rick Reilly

Once you have finished, tell me what you think the purposes of playing sports are.  What is the most important thing about sports?  What is important to some, but not important to you?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Make a connection

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is coming up on Monday.  Write about the importance of his work in creating opportunities as it relates to the three pictures below.  Feel free to use the googles (or the asks, or the bings) to add to your base of knowledge on the subject.

                                              1950 team photo, Indian Head Rockets


1950 team photo, New York Yankees


2011 National League All-Star Ballot