risk taking

In my class (315) we have been talking about risk taking and how some people need to take risks. People take risks in many different ways, like, student council. They had to step up and say they will take a risk and be the ones to represent their class. Also when people try things to get extra credit even if its hard they still try without complaining about it. The biggest risk that all the students took was getting in front of their classes and doing an oral presentation. How do you take a risk on your own without any one telling you to do so?

What are you doing this summer?

Do you already have a job lined up? Do you know of a special opportunity that you would like to share with your classmates? Boston has a great variety of jobs, camps, internships, and other things for middle schoolers to do in the summer. What are you doing?

Marijuana 2 be or not 2 be Legal!

I read in a newspaper about a voting poll that took place. Out of the people that took the poll, about legalizing marijuana, about 44% of those people voted for marijuana to be legal, however, 54% voted that the Congess should not legalize this law. Do you think this type of drug should be legal? Why or why not?

What's your Choice?

The oral presentations that have been going on over the last week have proven to be a great way to share knowledge with your classmates. I know I have my favorites, but would love to hear what presentation you favored the most. Tell us your favorite and don't forget to tell us why. Please be specific; remember the rubric and use it if it helps you to get your points across and tell us what the presenter did well.

Talk My Friend,Talk

For Black History Month our class read autobiographies on famous black personalities. This is what I found out by reading about Malcolm X. On March 12,1965, Malcolm X left the Nation Of Islam. Why, you ask, because he saw the truth. The truth is not always what people say they are, or, what people think they are. For instance Elijah said that he was the prophet , that he was the savoir but once he made a mistake everyone got mad. Malcolm's leader, his idol, his hero Elijah Muhammad went against rules of Islam. Not only did he break the rules of Islam , but he broke the trust of Malcolm. Malcolm once talked his way into the Nation of Islam, and there wasn't any man that could tell him he couldn't leave the nation and he eventually talked himself out of it. Once he was out, he felt more comfortable speaking the truth.

FILL IN THE GAPS!

March is MCAS testing and we are determined to close those achievements gaps. Hope you remember all of the things that will help you do your best, like, getting enough rest, healthy eating, exercise, and READ and WRITE something every day!

Remember the new open response writing strategies (GAPS) we have been learning in class, and,

remember success is a choice, not luck. Don't depend on getting lucky...prepare.