Standard:
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Chapter 10
Illustration/Exemplification
Warming up to write an illustration
1a. If you shop wisely, you can save large amounts of money.
-clearance
-sale
-coupons
-buy things you only need
1c. sometimes imperfections are beautiful
- art
-personality
-landscape
2a. when it is untouched, makes it perfect
2b. breaking curfew, driving fast
2c. Bravery of risking their own lives to save someone's else
2d. They're preserved for reasons of age, uniqueness and beauty
2e. No family support
3a. it can be a long process, too many jobs in one day
3b. has to make some hard decisions, might not always make the right one
3c. faster communication
3d.
3e. Family going away
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Reading Standard
Standard :
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Iranian -backed troops lead fight in Tikrit
Pros
-Iran's involvement is seen as a positive thing
-strategic campaign to build an arc of Iranian dominance from Baghdad to Damascus to Beirut
- The U.S. could have routed ISIS by now and protected Iraqis from Iran's grasping tentacles.
Cons
-Iran's rising influence in the military offensive
-Two-Thirds of the Iraqi forces are Shiite militias trained by Iran
- "Iran's involvement is seen as a "positive thing" for NOW"
-"we all are very concerned about what happens after the drums stop beating and ISIS is defeated"
-Iran is making Iraq "a de facto shiite satellite of Tehran"
Stance
Iraq should not trust Iran with their intention of helping them fight ISIS because it seems that they are slowly taking full control of the situation and if Iran allows this Iran can easily take control.
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Iranian -backed troops lead fight in Tikrit
Pros
-Iran's involvement is seen as a positive thing
-strategic campaign to build an arc of Iranian dominance from Baghdad to Damascus to Beirut
- The U.S. could have routed ISIS by now and protected Iraqis from Iran's grasping tentacles.
Cons
-Iran's rising influence in the military offensive
-Two-Thirds of the Iraqi forces are Shiite militias trained by Iran
- "Iran's involvement is seen as a "positive thing" for NOW"
-"we all are very concerned about what happens after the drums stop beating and ISIS is defeated"
-Iran is making Iraq "a de facto shiite satellite of Tehran"
Stance
Iraq should not trust Iran with their intention of helping them fight ISIS because it seems that they are slowly taking full control of the situation and if Iran allows this Iran can easily take control.
Reading Standard
Standard:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Obama's 'middle-class economics'
What's the issue?
Obama wants to help the middle class financially through an increase on taxes.
Political lean?
Representative
Pros
-expand tax credits for education
-make community college free
-reducing taxes on labor
Cons
-raising the top levels of capital gains tax to 28%
-introduce new tax on large financial institution's debt
Stance
I agree with Obama's middle class economy proposal. With the reforms that he's trying to accomplish it will generate an increase in the middle class incomes.
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Obama's 'middle-class economics'
What's the issue?
Obama wants to help the middle class financially through an increase on taxes.
Political lean?
Representative
Pros
-expand tax credits for education
-make community college free
-reducing taxes on labor
Cons
-raising the top levels of capital gains tax to 28%
-introduce new tax on large financial institution's debt
Stance
I agree with Obama's middle class economy proposal. With the reforms that he's trying to accomplish it will generate an increase in the middle class incomes.
Reading Standard
Standard:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Netanyahu challenges Obama on Iran
Pros
-Israeli's are much more concerned about "out of control housing prices" than existential nuclear threats
-close relationship between Israel and the United States is not "based on self-interest"
Cons
-ultimately set off a nuclear arms race in the middle East and "Threaten the survival" of Israel
-Obama has "repeatedly" pledged not to let Iran obtain a nuclear weapon
Stance
The U.S. should not negotiate the nuclear deal with Iran because they have quoted it as a "very bad deal". The deal of obtaining a nuclear weapon would "threaten the survival" of Israel.
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
Netanyahu challenges Obama on Iran
Pros
-Israeli's are much more concerned about "out of control housing prices" than existential nuclear threats
-close relationship between Israel and the United States is not "based on self-interest"
Cons
-ultimately set off a nuclear arms race in the middle East and "Threaten the survival" of Israel
-Obama has "repeatedly" pledged not to let Iran obtain a nuclear weapon
Stance
The U.S. should not negotiate the nuclear deal with Iran because they have quoted it as a "very bad deal". The deal of obtaining a nuclear weapon would "threaten the survival" of Israel.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Writing Standard
Standard:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
Student Information worksheet
Student Name: Irene Rios
Address: P.O. Box 820 Laton, CA 93242
Letter to be addressed to:
- Future Goals: Attend and graduate from a four year university. My plans are to stay close to home so I can work at the same time as going to school. I plan to work over the summer, weekends, and school breaks to save money for college which includes books, materials, gas, and any additional fees, future expenses such as those required to buy my own house, car, etc., and personal items. I plan to buy a house, get married some day, and form a family of my own.
- Plans for college or post-high school education or training: Attend Fresno State and major in nursing.
- School activities: I have participated in sports throughout most of high school. I played volleyball for three years and softball my senior year. I joined our student council as senior class treasurer. I have also been committed to programs such as Upward Bound and My Life Project. I have also participated in FFA through Opening and Closing ceremonies.
- Awards, honors: Academic Award for 3.6 GPA or higher, Top Student in Spanish 1, Top Student in Geometry, Academic Excellence in English 9P, Outstanding in Earth Science, Athletic Award for JV Volleyball, Excellent in Biology,Good Academic in Native Spanish, Certificate of Appreciation for Upward Bound,Outstanding Academic in Chemistry, Outstanding Academic in U.S History AP, Placed High Individual as President in Opening and Closing Ceremonies for FFA, Athletic Award Varsity Volleyball Most Improved Player
- Community activities/awards/recognition: Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
- Special interests, hobbies, talents: Some of my interests are in music, literature, Photography, Design, and anything outdoors, camping, swimming, traveling, and nature.
- Your strengths:
- Your weaknesses:
- Job experiences: I have the experience of working as a housekeeper, babysitter, and cafeteria worker during high school.
- Describe your educational goals:
- Any extenuating circumstances you have had to overcome to meet your goals:
Writing Standard
Standard :
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
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SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.
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AREA OF STUDY: What do you want to study and why?
When I first began applying for colleges in October, I was certain that I wanted to study Interior Design. It was an interest that I had discovered a few years back. But it was not until I attended a Saturday session with Upward Bound that changed my mind. I attended the 7th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Conference at Reedley College. The STEM Conference gave me the opportunity to discover another career option that I had not yet considered. The nursing opportunities session made an incredible impact on my career decision. I want to study nursing because it goes beyond serving oneself. Its a modest career that enables you to make a difference in someone's life. The experiences of being a nurse are indescribable. It is not just about knowing what to do or being the smartest but being compassionate towards each person and being there for them in their worst or best moments. Choosing to major in nursing as opposed to Interior design made me realize that being there for someone means so much more than any materialistic object. Knowing that my efforts will be significant is definitely a career I want to pursue.
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ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.
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RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received. Note organizations presenting honor and date.
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GOALS: What are the short and long term goals for your life?
My short goals are to continue to work on my persona. I believe in creativity and spirituality. I believe in individuality, the development of building character, and internal strength. I would like to grow as an independent individual, and continue with my education by attending a four year university. My future goals consist of completing my career as an advanced nurse, get married, form my own family, and travel. I would like to explore new countries, learn about their cultures, and aid less developing nations with medical care.
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NEED: Please explain your need for this Scholarship
My parents did not have the opportunity to pursue a higher education, so they have pushed my siblings and I to go after one. Having your first child go to college was a big thing, but having two go to college is the greatest pride we can give our parents. My parents would give anything to help us economically, but its tough when you come from a low-income family and when your father has not fully recovered from temporary disability.This scholarship would greatly be beneficial to me and my family because it would definitely contribute to not just my education but my sisters as well, it would be an immense alleviation for my parents.
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CAREER PLANS: What are your career plans and what would you like to be doing in 10 years?
My career plans are to attend and graduate Fresno State with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and work my way up the ladder while working in the field. Later in my career I would like to obtain my Masters of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) and become a registered Nurse and then become an advanced practice nurse. Throughout my nursing career, I would like to experience the opportunity to work in all types of work settings such as nursing care facilities, patient's homes, schools, travel, hospital, and physician's office. In ten years I would like to provide my own independent practice.
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Writing Standard
Standard:
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Registered Nurse
- What does a person typically do in this occupation?
A Registered Nurse typically provides patient care, educates patients about health conditions, and provides advice and emotional support for their patients and family members. Nurses observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Describe the working conditions.
Registered Nurses spend considerable time walking and standing. They need to be able to cope well with stress and pressure since it's a career involving direct involvement with human suffering and emergencies.
- What special skills are necessary?
Some special skills that are necessary for a registered nurse are speaking: talking to convey information, service orientation: looking for ways to help people, social perceptiveness: being aware of others reactions, reading comprehension: understand writing in work related documents, judgment and decision making: weighing the pros and the cons, problem sensitivity: ability to tell when something is wrong, and critical thinking: ability to use logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- What is the median wage for this job? How much might a person make with experience?
The median wage for a Registered Nurse is $65,470 per year and $31.48 per hour. Experienced registered nurses with advanced education can earn $80,000 a year or more.
- Where can you find employment in this job?
Registered Nurses can find employment in hospitals, physician’s office, home health care services, nursing care facilities, correctional facilities, schools, or serve in the military.
- What is the training requirement for this job? What educational programs would train someone for this job?
Registered Nurses are required to either have a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Some training requirements consist of social science courses, chemistry courses, biology courses, math proficiency, and English composition.
- What schools offer training for this job?
The colleges that offer training for this job are American Career College, California College San Diego, CSU Bakersfield, Chico, Fresno, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento, and Stanislaus, Carrington College California, Concorde Career College, Everest College, Sonoma State University, and University of Phoenix.
- What is your reaction to this job? Would you reconsider it? Why or why not?
My reaction to this job is concerned at the same time as excited because it is a career that will require a lot of hard work and dedication but it will be rewarding at the end therefore I wouldn’t reconsider.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Writing Standard 6-12
English Standard:
3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution).
Reflection Paper
Starting high school, I was a shy individual who was very dependent among those around me, especially of those who were particularly close to me. I was fearful of joining anything let alone getting involved with any clubs or activities. Hence, I primarily focused on my academics. Although my freshman year I was quite literally not involved with any extracurricular activities, except Upward Bound, it was my absolutely best year. I remember acting out Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet with my group of friends at the last minute. I remember us trying so hard to make each scene perfect that we showed up late to our academic awards night. My freshman year was just all fun and games. I remember being super loud and talkative in mostly all of my classes. If one were to see me they would have not guessed that I was shy, but I was shy in the sense of performing independently.
When my sophomore year came around, I decided that I wanted to be something more than just a good student in academic terms. I considered trying out a sport: volleyball. Everyone had always told me I was athletic. I was the fastest girl in Middle school but my hopes altered that year. Through most of the season, I did not get to play that much and I always found myself sitting on the bench. I was so discouraged. I remember I could not get any of my best friends to join with me so I convinced my sister to do so. We were together the whole season, she was always my partner in practice, and we always sat together in the vans. My second year of high school, I was not as immature as my first year, but I was still not completely mature enough.
Junior year was entirely different. It was the year when I realized that I needed to once again focus on my academics. Although I continued to play volleyball, my priority in academics did not change. I decided to go beyond my goals of obtaining straight A’s and decided to take AP classes. I remember always stressing about homework and spending too much time on single assignments. I overthought everything and obsessed on making everything sound perfect. It was also the year when I realized how annoying freshman are or when I realized that I had matured.
My senior year went by in a heart beat. Stressing over college applications and deadlines, trying to get involved with everything, and trying to make as many memories before I got out of high school is what my senior year consisted of. But out of everything I did my senior year, the one thing that stood out to me was my softball experience. I will never forget that season. It was one of the best seasons of my life even though I was terrible at softball. I’ve learned what it means to be on a team, the competitiveness, leadership, union, respect, and most importantly discipline. It has taught me that there is no greater difficulty than one cannot overcome.
I look back at my high school years and realize that I have learned and grown so much. Through Laton High School, I have learned patience, discipline, commitment, dedication, and determination. Four most significant pieces of learning that have prepped me for life after Laton High School are that I’ve learned the hard way of how procrastination can cause disorder, I’ve learned to stick with my decisions even when the odds are not in my favor, and to pursue any interests that I have because you never know what you could have become. But most importantly I have grown into an independent individual. I have built character, internal strength, and spirituality. Over the course of these four years, I have found myself, who i am, the interests I have now, and the things that I would like to do in my life in my future. Throughout these four years, my sister has had the most impact on me. With depending on her way too much to encouraging me and serving as a role model.
3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution).
Reflection Paper
Starting high school, I was a shy individual who was very dependent among those around me, especially of those who were particularly close to me. I was fearful of joining anything let alone getting involved with any clubs or activities. Hence, I primarily focused on my academics. Although my freshman year I was quite literally not involved with any extracurricular activities, except Upward Bound, it was my absolutely best year. I remember acting out Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet with my group of friends at the last minute. I remember us trying so hard to make each scene perfect that we showed up late to our academic awards night. My freshman year was just all fun and games. I remember being super loud and talkative in mostly all of my classes. If one were to see me they would have not guessed that I was shy, but I was shy in the sense of performing independently.
When my sophomore year came around, I decided that I wanted to be something more than just a good student in academic terms. I considered trying out a sport: volleyball. Everyone had always told me I was athletic. I was the fastest girl in Middle school but my hopes altered that year. Through most of the season, I did not get to play that much and I always found myself sitting on the bench. I was so discouraged. I remember I could not get any of my best friends to join with me so I convinced my sister to do so. We were together the whole season, she was always my partner in practice, and we always sat together in the vans. My second year of high school, I was not as immature as my first year, but I was still not completely mature enough.
Junior year was entirely different. It was the year when I realized that I needed to once again focus on my academics. Although I continued to play volleyball, my priority in academics did not change. I decided to go beyond my goals of obtaining straight A’s and decided to take AP classes. I remember always stressing about homework and spending too much time on single assignments. I overthought everything and obsessed on making everything sound perfect. It was also the year when I realized how annoying freshman are or when I realized that I had matured.
My senior year went by in a heart beat. Stressing over college applications and deadlines, trying to get involved with everything, and trying to make as many memories before I got out of high school is what my senior year consisted of. But out of everything I did my senior year, the one thing that stood out to me was my softball experience. I will never forget that season. It was one of the best seasons of my life even though I was terrible at softball. I’ve learned what it means to be on a team, the competitiveness, leadership, union, respect, and most importantly discipline. It has taught me that there is no greater difficulty than one cannot overcome.
I look back at my high school years and realize that I have learned and grown so much. Through Laton High School, I have learned patience, discipline, commitment, dedication, and determination. Four most significant pieces of learning that have prepped me for life after Laton High School are that I’ve learned the hard way of how procrastination can cause disorder, I’ve learned to stick with my decisions even when the odds are not in my favor, and to pursue any interests that I have because you never know what you could have become. But most importantly I have grown into an independent individual. I have built character, internal strength, and spirituality. Over the course of these four years, I have found myself, who i am, the interests I have now, and the things that I would like to do in my life in my future. Throughout these four years, my sister has had the most impact on me. With depending on her way too much to encouraging me and serving as a role model.
Writing Standards 6-12
English Standard:
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grades 11–12.)
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grades 11–12.)
- Intro
- Sports history
- Sports have become the backbone in American culture but should it be?
- 2013, 7.7 million teens played on a high school sports team
- sports have dramatically grown in direction of competition
- They began to take an important lead at the start of the 19th century with influence of ww1, the great depression, and ww2
- Massachusetts became 1st school to require kids to go to school in 1852
- clear focus leisure time (expanded children to playing for fun to competition)
- More competitive = integrated in public schools
- Great Depression
- Sport leagues suffered financially leading to the development of organizations outside of school such as YMCA, Pop Warner Football, Little League Baseball
- Thesis
- Considering the formation of such organizations it is but necessary to have sports in school.
- Sports should be banned from school because its a Distraction, it Reduces Grades, and its a Big Cost.
- Distraction
- Sports are ingrained in American schools unlike any other schools worldwide
- South Korea, 15 yr olds rank 4th on the international math test
- U.S ranks 31st
- Decreases sense of accomplishments and pride
- Newspaper we see scores of football or basketball game
- less excited to get A nor as competitive like out on field
- Sports are a DISTRACTION it Shifts academic focus
- extracurricular meaning outside the regular course of study
- takes away from homework and school time
- game days students get pulled out early which is affecting grades and attendance
- precluding students from the opportunity to engage in studies
- unfair for other students when athletes get extra day to turn in assignments
- Hindering the development of other passions
- less interested in art, music, design etc
- impressive to play sports and maintain 4.0
- 4.0 or 2.0 = higher gpa
- Lower grades
- Accumulates stress and pressure
- practice and play more than study and do homework
- on average hs students are assigned 3.5 hrs of homework per weeknight
- overwhelming to keep good grades
- little to no time to work on homework
- exhausted no energy to focus
- How do students manage to maintain a 4.0 and play sports?
- make own time by staying up
- no sleep
- adolescents need 8.5 to 9.5 hrs per night
- stressful especially when taking exams
- not entirely awake therefore not ready nor focused
- not enough effort in academics
- 93% of south korean students graduate hs; 77% of American students
- Big Cost
- funding from local and state for educational purposes
- sports receive a higher per pupil funding b/c less people participate
- Football $1,300; math $618
- cost of 1 football season = music teacher for 1 entire school yr
- expenses covered by the district include coaches salary for jv/varsity, fees for officials, transportation, field maintenance, tournament fees, and awards
- Conclusion
- people join sports for personal enjoyment, love of competition, healthful form of exercise
- positive influence but unnecessary for school b/c takes academic focus
- Image of play before work
- not consider an environment to learn
- destroys concept that school can be interesting; will not drive students to pursue it
- Leadership/ Teamwork
- clubs
- Programs
- group projects
- Time management
- learn when to do homework so they have leisure time
- Active/Fitness
- P.e class
- Communication
- work to get along with others who are not as cooperative
- Entertainment
- art, drama, electives
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