College Panel

Tomorrow, the Dream Team. Have questions on the brain so we don't hear crickets. Xoxo

It's A Wrap

...a wrap party that is.  If you're interested, we will be having a wrapping party Thursday at lunch in my class.  Period 3 people can wrap their White Elephant gifts and leave them overnight.  Others of you can bring in items to wrap for your Secret Not Santa.  Totally optional.  You will need to bring in your own supplies as I won't have enough for everybody.  Let me know...

Tomorrow we will watch a TED Talk.  Thursday is the College Panel and Friday is JOY INCARNATE.

Multiple Choice tests due tomorrow.

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Writing and Inventing

So, on Wednesday have your multiple choice tests ready for submission.  Use the link HERE and HERE for assistance.  You will have all of tomorrow in class to get 'er done.

Weekly Schedule:
Mon/Tues:  MC
Wed:  TED Talk
Thursday:  College Panel featuring Awesome
Friday:  Stuff About Stuff (including food)

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Stuff About Stuff

Have good stuff to share.
Seriously.
Boyd says hi.

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Logic Fallacies

So we watched two videos and got introduced to ten different types of logic fallacies.  (Forgive me if I call them logical fallacies - that sounds better in my brain.)  Below you will find the web addresses to the two videos.  I can't link them because youtube is blocked.  So, cut and paste, baby.

Video 1:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmIb2Jb-KC8
Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiUrSFAIktY
You were also assigned a number so find a real life example of your fallacy.  In addition, create an original example and have fun with it.

In other news, my boyfriend Boyd Varty says ubuntu.

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p.s. - the RSA short I showed is called The Power of Empathy.

Crushing Hard

Seriously.  I really liked the two TED Talks today.  They showed me a lot, and I hope you as well.  Also, I just did some planning for tomorrow and you're not going to want to miss it.  Who knew English class could be like this???  Come ready with your work and please show up.  See y'all then.

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Premises of Argument

Since we reviewed the 10 premises of argument, use them to complete your respective assignments.  They will be due on Wednesday so be willing and able to share.

In other news, TED Talk tomorrow and Brain Drain on Thursday.

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Weekend L.O. for Period 3

Hi there everyone.  Read on if you're in period 3.  If you're not, then you can stop now or proceed due to curiosity....I guess you could do the assignment too if you wanted...

Here's the weekend L.O. that I am expecting on Monday.  As much as I would love to give a meaningless assignment that just wastes time, I feel that is too similar to what you already do - work that is simply a time suck.  So instead, I would like you to write on the following prompt that ties in closely with the issue of truth and trust:

What is a relationship?  What kind of relationship do you believe you and I have, not only as student and teacher, but as fellow human beings?  What can I do to foster a more solid connection with you?

Instead of handwriting this, please type up your essay.  If you do not have access to a printer, feel free to email it to me at ybeltran@sandi.net.

Thank you and have a great weekend.

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Mandela

Nelson Mandela was just about as heroic as heroic gets. I hope you know his story, and if you don't, that you will take a break from all that important homework and learn it.

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An Ode to Food

Comida, not only is your jacket rockstar status but your brain is too. And all of you who showed up today did well. Here's hoping everyone is present tomorrow. Timed Write is on the agenda then Stuff about Stuff on Friday. Build up memory.

As I told period 7 today, get your heart broken consistently. It's in the gaps where we grow and learn. Trust. Be vulnerable. Why not?

And to whoever got my name as their not Secret Mysterious Winter Figure in period 6, my card was full of fake answers. While I appreciate many things, Elmo and vintage mariachi music is not among them. Sorry.

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TED

TED Talk was interesting. Period 6, it's called Poverty, Money and Love by Jessica Jackley. Excited for tomorrow's debate. See y'all then. Xoxo

Holiday Wish List

First off, how lame that I haven't posted in forever. Oops. Secondly, fun seeing you again. Honestly. I am lucky to teach you. Now for the good stuff: my holiday list. Feel free to give me the following:

1.  A Starbucks gift card at $5. So take that money and buy a Subway lunch combo and give it to someone who is hungrier than me.  Snap a photo and email it to me.

2.  A book at the bookstore costs about $15.95 then with tax let's call it $20. So take that and head to Von's and buy bread, peanut butter and jelly. Make 12 sandwiches, drive down to the park and hand them out. Snap a photo and email it to me.

3.  I love scarves so take the money for one and invest it in a nice money market fund and allow compound interest to become your best friend.

4.  I have two little kids who idolize their mommy's students. So the next time you see us, get down to their level, smile, and say hi. Priceless.

5.  And last but not least, I am a mom and I know how tough it is to be a good one. So if you have a parent figure in your life, hug them for real and don't ask for anything in return. Just say , "I love you."

I literally have everything I need.

Prepare yourself for the debate Wednesday. Email with questions.

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