Language Arts
Book Bracket - Round 5 - THE FINAL!
You voted. You rallied. You bartered with your classmates.
The final is here. Vote for your fave!
The final is here. Vote for your fave!
Book Bracket - Round 4 - FINAL FOUR!!
Some more close races bring us these semi-final face-offs. Which book are you most likely to read or re-read?!
Book Bracket - Round 3 - ELITE EIGHT!!
Here we are at the quarter finals of our June Madness Book Bracket! Mrs. LS had to BREAK A TIE in Round 2.
Book Bracket - Round 2
After some super tight battles in the first round, the results are in! Check out who advanced and vote for your next picks - which book in each contest are you most interested in reading or re-reading?
Book Bracket - Round 1
Bye results are in! Check out the matchups below in our first round of the bracket, then click the button below to cast your vote!
Book Bracket Bye Voting
A "bye" in a tournament is when a team gets to advance to the next round without playing anyone in the first round.
Because we have 24 books in our bracket, we will have 8 books that automatically get a bye into round 2. Based on which books you're most interested in, you get to vote on which ones!
Because we have 24 books in our bracket, we will have 8 books that automatically get a bye into round 2. Based on which books you're most interested in, you get to vote on which ones!
Media Studies: Clickbait and Catchy Hooks
Content creators - whether indy or corporate - are all vying for your clicks, and they'll do just about anything to get them. Astonishing headlines and attention-grabbing starts to videos have become commonplace in our online worlds. Let's discuss what goes into creating "clickbait," what creators get out of it, and the impact on the audience (... us).
The Homophone Animation Project - LA x ADST
Now that we've broken down a number of homophones in Language Arts AND we've learned how to animate objects on a slide using Keynote, we're going to smash together our skills to complete The Homophone Project!
With a partner, you are going to select a homophone pair and create animations using Keynote to show each word's meaning. The final product will need to be submitted in video format and should be no more than 30s in length. Mrs. LS will support you in exporting your final slides as a video.
Watch the animation below to see a (polished) example of what is being asked of you:
With a partner, you are going to select a homophone pair and create animations using Keynote to show each word's meaning. The final product will need to be submitted in video format and should be no more than 30s in length. Mrs. LS will support you in exporting your final slides as a video.
Watch the animation below to see a (polished) example of what is being asked of you:
Media Studies: The Influence of Algorithms
Algorithms are a series of instructions designed to solve a problem. The algorithms on social media decide what you're going to see, and in what order. They do this by collecting and using your data, identifying your likes and preferences to decide what to serve you up next. Everything from what you view, to how long you view it, to what you tap, to whether you engage or not with likes or comments - data points exist in literally every action you take (or don't take) when using social media.
Algorithms are developed for different reasons - to keep you using their service now, to getting you to come back tomorrow, or to serve you up ads that might actually get you to buy something, to name a few. If we're not careful and thoughtful users of social media, algorithms can begin to shape our worldviews.
This lesson is designed to get you to think critically about the effect of algorithms on your media consumption habits.
Algorithms are developed for different reasons - to keep you using their service now, to getting you to come back tomorrow, or to serve you up ads that might actually get you to buy something, to name a few. If we're not careful and thoughtful users of social media, algorithms can begin to shape our worldviews.
This lesson is designed to get you to think critically about the effect of algorithms on your media consumption habits.
Glossary of Terms for KQED Algorithm Video
Machine learning (n.) - the process by which a computer is able to improve its own performance by continuously incorporating new data into an existing mathematical model
When you continuously like and share cat videos on Tik Tok, the social media app uses machine learning to gather data about what you are doing to add that to your recommendation algorithm so you can keep being shown cat videos and stay on the app longer.
Revenue (n.) - money that is made by or paid to a business or organization
Social media companies make revenue by showing you ads and collecting data about you when you are using their apps.
Agency (n.) - a person or thing through which power is used or something is achieved
As someone who uses Instagram on a daily basis, I have the agency to help the algorithm curate what I see on my feed by pressing ‘like’ on the type of content that I want.
Radicalization (n.) - to make someone radical (people who favor rapid and sweeping extreme changes in laws and government)
Radicalization can happen when we are shown only one type of extreme political point of view on my social media feeds because the algorithm has created a filter bubble that only shows me content that shares my views.
Intentional (adj.) - done in a deliberate way, not accidental
We need to be intentional about our social media use and make sure we are aware of the pitfalls that recommended algorithms create with the content we consume.
When you continuously like and share cat videos on Tik Tok, the social media app uses machine learning to gather data about what you are doing to add that to your recommendation algorithm so you can keep being shown cat videos and stay on the app longer.
Revenue (n.) - money that is made by or paid to a business or organization
Social media companies make revenue by showing you ads and collecting data about you when you are using their apps.
Agency (n.) - a person or thing through which power is used or something is achieved
As someone who uses Instagram on a daily basis, I have the agency to help the algorithm curate what I see on my feed by pressing ‘like’ on the type of content that I want.
Radicalization (n.) - to make someone radical (people who favor rapid and sweeping extreme changes in laws and government)
Radicalization can happen when we are shown only one type of extreme political point of view on my social media feeds because the algorithm has created a filter bubble that only shows me content that shares my views.
Intentional (adj.) - done in a deliberate way, not accidental
We need to be intentional about our social media use and make sure we are aware of the pitfalls that recommended algorithms create with the content we consume.
Media Study Mondays
Fill out the survey below as a precursor to our Media Studies unit:
Writing Feedback: Expository Writing Rewrite Challenge
The writing samples below are the ones we analyzed in class and learned how to give critical feedback to. Use the original sample below and the feedback your team discussed to rewrite an improved version of the piece:
Making Scrambled Eggs
To make scrambled eggs, first get a frying pan and put it on the stovve. Turn the stovve to medium heat. Then, get two eggs and crack them into a bowl add a pinch of salt and pepper to the eggs and whisk them together with a fork until they are well mixed.
Next, put a small peace of butter into the frying pan and let it melt. Once the butter has melted, pore the eggs into the pan. Let the eggs cook for a few seconds before stirring them with a spatula.
Keep stirring the eggs until they are no longer runny and look fluffy. Then, take the pan off the heat and put the eggs onto a plate make sure you serv it right away or it will get cold.
Making scrambled eggs is pretty easy as long as you follow these simple steps. And don't forget to clean up the kitchen and wash the dishes when your done!
To make scrambled eggs, first get a frying pan and put it on the stovve. Turn the stovve to medium heat. Then, get two eggs and crack them into a bowl add a pinch of salt and pepper to the eggs and whisk them together with a fork until they are well mixed.
Next, put a small peace of butter into the frying pan and let it melt. Once the butter has melted, pore the eggs into the pan. Let the eggs cook for a few seconds before stirring them with a spatula.
Keep stirring the eggs until they are no longer runny and look fluffy. Then, take the pan off the heat and put the eggs onto a plate make sure you serv it right away or it will get cold.
Making scrambled eggs is pretty easy as long as you follow these simple steps. And don't forget to clean up the kitchen and wash the dishes when your done!
How To Brush Your Teeth
brushing your teeth is an important part of having good oral hygiene. It helps remove plack and avoid getting cavities. Here's how to brush your teeth good:
brushing your teeth is an important part of having good oral hygiene. It helps remove plack and avoid getting cavities. Here's how to brush your teeth good:
- First, wet your toothbrush and put toothpaste on it. Then, hold the toothbrush against your teeth.
- Then, move the toothbrush back and forth in short, gentle strokes. Then brush all the surfaces of all your teeth.
- Then, use the tip of the brush to clean the back of the front teeth, using a up-and-down stroke.
- Then, brush your tongue to freshen your breath.
- Then, rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water. Then, check your teeth in the mirror to make sure they're clean and shiny.
- Finally, replace your toothbrush every three to for months, or sooner if the bristles become frayed.
How to build IKEA furniture without getting into arguments
Ok, building IKEA furniture can be a fun and rewarding experiance, but it can also be a source of stress and arguements with family members. However, with the right approach and a little bit of patience, you can assemble your furniture without any arguements or frustrations. Here's how:
Ok, building IKEA furniture can be a fun and rewarding experiance, but it can also be a source of stress and arguements with family members. However, with the right approach and a little bit of patience, you can assemble your furniture without any arguements or frustrations. Here's how:
- First, before you start assembling your furniture, make sure you have all the tools you need. IKEA usualy provides what you need, but you may also need tools like a hammer or a screwdriver. Double-check the instructions to see what tools you need, then gather them all in one place.
- Then, lay out all the parts and pieces of your furniture in an organized manner. Then you can also group the pieces by size or shape to make it easier to find what you need as you go along.
- Next, read threw the instructions carefully, step by step. It can be tempting to skip ahead but this often leads to mistakes and frustration.
- Then, work together as a team. Give each person a task, like reading the instructions or holding a piece in place make sure everyone understands what they need to do and talk to each other to keep open communication.
- Then, take breaks if you need them. You can also use this time to enjoy snacks or drinks together, which can help to lighten the mood and reduce tension.
- Then, celibrate your success! Once you've successfully assembled your furniture.
Informational Writing - Gathering Facts on... (Being) Toast(s)
Descriptive Writing Support - Adjective List
Use the website below to support you as you complete your Writing Tour this morning.
Lit Circle Sample Run #1
Term 2 Literature Circles Kick-Off
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Welcome to our first round of Literature Circles for 2022-23! We will work through all of the book choices together today and you will hear a book talk on each of them. Use your rating sheet to decide your interest level in each activity, and then vote below for your top 3 choices.
The Writing Tour
Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be exploring all of the different types of writing. They are:
Each type of writing has its own purpose and learning how and where to effectively choose and use these in life is very important.
We'll be doing this all with a one-word prompt that is the same each day. The prompt for this challenge is the word:
- Narrative (Personal & Creative)
- Descriptive
- Expository
- Persuasive
- Informational
Each type of writing has its own purpose and learning how and where to effectively choose and use these in life is very important.
We'll be doing this all with a one-word prompt that is the same each day. The prompt for this challenge is the word:
TOAST
We will start by breaking this word down and why it was chosen. Then we will move one by one through each of the writing styles in our Writer's Notebook. Be prepared to share your work with your peers in a Writer's Workshop style at least one day each week, too!
Thirst Final Project
Your final project is detailed in OneNote in the Content Library.
Thirst Choice Activities - Nov 7-10
Thirst Choice Activities - Oct 24-28 and Oct 31-Nov 4
Below are the choice activities for our first two weeks of our Thirst read-aloud:
20 Cool Things About Water Infographic
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Division 1 is embarking on their first-term read-aloud - Thirst by Varsha Bajaj. This story is featured as the middle grades book in the Global Read Aloud, with thousands of classrooms all over the world studying and connecting over the same novel.
Thirst is a story about a young girl named Minni who lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, India, where water is a precious commodity. Shortages are rampant and their access is under threat because of thieves who try to steal and sell the clean water for profit. Meanwhile, Minni begins working in a fancy high-rise building as a maid and learns that water flows freely from every tap, and there is even a swimming pool on the rooftop! One day, she comes face-to-face with one of the water mafia bosses and must decide if she should risk her job - or her life - to expose him. |
