Okay--so here is our final blog. Please answer all questions. If you miss a question, it's an incomplete assignment....
So...now it's almost over--our last day is tomorrow. Think carefully--and honestly!!--about the semester and answer the following questions:
Do you think you have the right attitude to succeed in college? Is the attitude you have now, the same attitude you started with?
Which of your classmates or teachers inspired you? Who in our class do you think will be very successful and why?
Did you explore any majors this summer? Do you have a better idea or any idea of what you want to study and why?
Some of you expressed that you'd like to become a doctor or a lawyer...how might your study habits have to change in order to achieve such a huge goal?
Which class did you have the most trouble with? Which course the least trouble?
What do you predict will cause you the most stress or trouble this coming year?
What specifically did you learn in our class? Did you like the book? Did it change your attitude or perceptions about anything? If so, what?
Good luck to everyone!! I can only hope that all of you will step up to the plate and succeed in college, but you have to want it for yourselves...some of you improved so much, and this was great to see. I hope that you continue with your drive and effort in college!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tenth Blog Prompt
Okay folks...we're in the stretch now...just one more week to go!
We're going to be focusing on page 289-- with the paragraph starting "A widow, whose...." all the way until the line "Not through this or that hole in a piece of cloth." (Total of 5 paragraphs).
In these five paragraphs, discuss the following: What does "nunnish simplicity" mean? What does "worldly possessions" mean? What does Uzra mean when she says that "We women of Afghanistan see the light through education, Uzra replied, Not through this or that hole in a piece of cloth."
How is the burkha represented in American culture? What do Americans think when they see a woman wearing a burkha? Do NOT use the statement that Bergman makes....draw your own conclusions. "Infer" from reading this book, and "infer" from your own experience.
Happy Blogging!
We're going to be focusing on page 289-- with the paragraph starting "A widow, whose...." all the way until the line "Not through this or that hole in a piece of cloth." (Total of 5 paragraphs).
In these five paragraphs, discuss the following: What does "nunnish simplicity" mean? What does "worldly possessions" mean? What does Uzra mean when she says that "We women of Afghanistan see the light through education, Uzra replied, Not through this or that hole in a piece of cloth."
How is the burkha represented in American culture? What do Americans think when they see a woman wearing a burkha? Do NOT use the statement that Bergman makes....draw your own conclusions. "Infer" from reading this book, and "infer" from your own experience.
Happy Blogging!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Blog Post # 9....
Only 5 classes left before the final!!
On page 255--the paragraph that starts with "The intricate obstinacies..." Translate this paragraph into your own words.
What is Mortenson feeling? What does "excuse of education" refer to? Lastly, in this chapter there is a lot of discussion about Madrassas. Compare Madrassas to American schools.
Happy Blogging!
On page 255--the paragraph that starts with "The intricate obstinacies..." Translate this paragraph into your own words.
What is Mortenson feeling? What does "excuse of education" refer to? Lastly, in this chapter there is a lot of discussion about Madrassas. Compare Madrassas to American schools.
Happy Blogging!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Blog Post #8
Wow--can't believe we are going to be entering week #5 this coming Monday...man has it gone by fast! I hope you guys are learning and soaking in everything we are telling you. We have already gone through college and know what we are talking about. Our job is to help you succeed in September.
So...
Blog #8:
On page 236, "After his own struggles to raise funds for the children of Pakistan, he (Mortenson) felt he understood what had driven her (Mother Theresa) to famously dismiss her critics by saying, "I don't care where the money comes from. It's all washed clean in the service of God."
While Greg says he understands Mother Theresa, does he agree with her statement? Do you agree with her statement? And what does "washed clean in the service of God" mean?
Your response should be at least 10 sentences long.
Happy Blogging!
So...
Blog #8:
On page 236, "After his own struggles to raise funds for the children of Pakistan, he (Mortenson) felt he understood what had driven her (Mother Theresa) to famously dismiss her critics by saying, "I don't care where the money comes from. It's all washed clean in the service of God."
While Greg says he understands Mother Theresa, does he agree with her statement? Do you agree with her statement? And what does "washed clean in the service of God" mean?
Your response should be at least 10 sentences long.
Happy Blogging!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Blog Prompt #6
From "Three Cups of Tea," page 153.
"Here was this illiterate man, who'd hardly ever left his little village in the Karakoram...he was the wisest man I've ever met."
{Mortenson saying this about Haji Ali}
Be sure to answer EACH question!! Remember that prompts should be at least 5 sentences minimum but in this case, it should be a minimum of 5 sentences per each part: TOTAL of 15 sentences at least.
PART I:
How can someone be wise without being educated?
Do you know someone like this--someone who is wise but not educated? (You may not choose yourself!)
PART II:
What type of wise are you?
Think of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences if you are unsure how to respond.
PART III:
How might Haji Ali be viewed if he were in America? Would he still be viewed as wise?
"Here was this illiterate man, who'd hardly ever left his little village in the Karakoram...he was the wisest man I've ever met."
{Mortenson saying this about Haji Ali}
Be sure to answer EACH question!! Remember that prompts should be at least 5 sentences minimum but in this case, it should be a minimum of 5 sentences per each part: TOTAL of 15 sentences at least.
PART I:
How can someone be wise without being educated?
Do you know someone like this--someone who is wise but not educated? (You may not choose yourself!)
PART II:
What type of wise are you?
Think of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences if you are unsure how to respond.
PART III:
How might Haji Ali be viewed if he were in America? Would he still be viewed as wise?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Fifth Blog Prompt
Hello:
Here is the 5th blog prompt:
PART I:
In the beginning of the semester, we asked you what you felt your strengths and weaknesses are both as a student and a reader. Now that we are 3 weeks in to the precollege semester, reevaluate your strengths and weaknesses. How could you become a better student? How have you improved? How do you plan on using these changes to your advantages in the Fall semester?
PART II:
What pre-reading strategies are you using during your reading? What steps do you take during your study time? How are you applying what you have learned in this class into your studies?
RESPOND 10 SENTENCES MINIMUM; 5 SENTENCES PER PART.
Thanks, and happy blogging!
Here is the 5th blog prompt:
PART I:
In the beginning of the semester, we asked you what you felt your strengths and weaknesses are both as a student and a reader. Now that we are 3 weeks in to the precollege semester, reevaluate your strengths and weaknesses. How could you become a better student? How have you improved? How do you plan on using these changes to your advantages in the Fall semester?
PART II:
What pre-reading strategies are you using during your reading? What steps do you take during your study time? How are you applying what you have learned in this class into your studies?
RESPOND 10 SENTENCES MINIMUM; 5 SENTENCES PER PART.
Thanks, and happy blogging!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Blog Prompt #4
Hello everyone!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I am exhausted; between house hunting, teaching, taking a class, and private tutoring, I have decided I need a vacation! Now, to afford that vacation....hmm.
: )
Okay, so this is a 2 part prompt, ( I love to make you think!) and I think you guys will enjoy responding to this prompt....
PART I:
In chapter 5, Greg finds one man, Jean Hoerni, to help fund his mission of building schools in Pakistan. After 580 letters, just one person steps up to bat for Mortenson. Sometimes all we need is just one person to believe in us. In five sentences or more, tell me about one person who has helped you out during a difficult time in your life. Who is this person? What did they do for you? Why did they help you? Did this person change you in an unexpected way?
PART II:
Using what you have learned about context clues, (sometimes a word will have its definition in the text; sometimes there will be an opposite word or a synonym; sometimes there will be an example of the word) turn to page 68, and read the third paragraph that starts with the sentence, "Two blocks before the intimidating minaret..." and ends with the sentence, "No. Only for me. I am unclean."
In the paragraph there is this word "ablutions." Using context clues, can you define in your own words what "ablutions" means?
Do NOT use a dictionary!! We will be able to tell if you have cut and pasted or used a dictionary definition. This exercise is to help you use the context clues we taught you in class.
Happy Blogging!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I am exhausted; between house hunting, teaching, taking a class, and private tutoring, I have decided I need a vacation! Now, to afford that vacation....hmm.
: )
Okay, so this is a 2 part prompt, ( I love to make you think!) and I think you guys will enjoy responding to this prompt....
PART I:
In chapter 5, Greg finds one man, Jean Hoerni, to help fund his mission of building schools in Pakistan. After 580 letters, just one person steps up to bat for Mortenson. Sometimes all we need is just one person to believe in us. In five sentences or more, tell me about one person who has helped you out during a difficult time in your life. Who is this person? What did they do for you? Why did they help you? Did this person change you in an unexpected way?
PART II:
Using what you have learned about context clues, (sometimes a word will have its definition in the text; sometimes there will be an opposite word or a synonym; sometimes there will be an example of the word) turn to page 68, and read the third paragraph that starts with the sentence, "Two blocks before the intimidating minaret..." and ends with the sentence, "No. Only for me. I am unclean."
In the paragraph there is this word "ablutions." Using context clues, can you define in your own words what "ablutions" means?
Do NOT use a dictionary!! We will be able to tell if you have cut and pasted or used a dictionary definition. This exercise is to help you use the context clues we taught you in class.
Happy Blogging!
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