(P4) Room 706 Virtual Tour by Barry Covington https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17 To begin, you'll need a Padlet account. It's easy to sign up using YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT! (No nicknames...) / Click on the two posts from Mr. Covington: Song + Google Account page--Will take you to slideshow of Rm 706 / Goal: Describe--AND INFER--what you see in Mr. C's Google Slides: "Welcome to Room 706!" / The Game: Each player spots some person, place, thing (NOUN) he or she finds interesting and jots it down on the "wall" attaching some kind descriptive words or even a feeling it evokes in you. Is there any symbolic meaning to the object you have chosen to record? There is no right or wrong... just make observations as you "tour" our REAL classroom. Try for one word (inference/symbolism) / Good Advice: Keep it positive, folks! Reminder: This is how you'll be making your first impression with your fellow classmates and your SENIOR ENGLISH TEACHER! (I've modeled what your post should look like...) en-us 2021-01-11 03:40:06 UTC 2023-09-14 21:46:10 UTC hello@padlet.com barrycovington https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072632158 2021-01-11 03:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072632158 barrycovington https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072632416 2021-01-11 03:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072632416 Object: Essay barrycovington https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072634429 Observation/Location:
In the wire basket on the wooden table...

Inference: He's going to expect us to write a lot. I hate writing! He must hate kids. (Wonder if he writes the same essays as us? I heard her does...)

Symbolism:
1) Work! School work. (Ugh!)
2) Education = SUCCESS (Yea!)

Identify: How can you relate or identify the object to your own life, if you can?

[I'm a good writer when I try, but... like Hemingway, "I hate writing; I love having written."]]]> 2021-01-11 03:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1072634429 Object: Red Hat 1016884 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080056724 Observation/Location: On a head on a counter top.

Inference: It starts with "CH" so it might refer to a championship sports team.

Symbolism: 
1) Sports! fun!

Identify: I wear hats on a daily basis and I love sports.]]> 2021-01-12 18:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080056724 Object: Rocking Chair 1707532 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080061013 Observation/Location:
The rocking chair in the front of the classroom...

Inference: He likes to be personal and one on one with his students. Having a rocking chair rather than a basic plastic chair shows he intentionally put that there and plan on using it.

Symbolism:
1) Personal
2) Intimate

Identify: I work best with teachers who offer one on one help to students. ]]> 2021-01-12 18:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080061013 Object: Mayan Statue 17070610 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080066474 Observation/Location
It is located on top of a red cabinet next to Mr. Covington's desk
Inference
A statue that Mr. Covington may have gotten on a trip to another country or gotten it from a store in America.
Symbolism
To remind him of his journey to get it or to show off a culture that he loves.
Identify
The only relation it has towards my life is that Mayan culture was one of my favorite parts of history and I wish we got to learn more about it in school.]]> 2021-01-12 18:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080066474 Object: Two Mustang cars 10089523 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080067584
Observation/location:
On the wooden cabinet behind the teachers desk.

Inference:
Mr. Covington likes cars. He owns/drives a Mustang.

Symbolism:
1) Cars! Fun!
2) Show that he is into cars!

Identify:
I also enjoy Mustangs. I want to buy a '65 Mustang in the future.]]> 2021-01-12 18:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080067584 Object: "Oh The Places You'll Go" (Book) 1016895 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080068522 Observation/Location: On a filing cabinet against the wall

Inference: Mr. C likes to read/likes books. He could like other books from Dr. Seuss. He could find this book encouraging for the classroom.

Symbolism:
1) associating books with the classroom
2) "Oh The Places You'll Go" can connect to his senior students after highschool.

Idenitify: I used to enjoy reading Dr. Seuss books when I was younger.]]> 2021-01-12 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080068522 Object: Surgical Mask 10081712 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080069373 Observation/Location:
On top of a jar which is on the metal cabinets...

Inference: Mr.Covington has a surgical mask in his classroom because, of course, there is a pandemic going on. But I infer that he wants to protect himself and others so that everyone can fell safe and reassured.

Symbolism:
1.) Defense (body fluids are contained)
2.)  Shield (protects themselves and everyone)

Identify: Since there is a pandemic, I can relate to this object because I use it as well as many others in order to protect each other.]]> 2021-01-12 18:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080069373 Object: Mexican flag 1008037 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080069822 Observation/Location: On the little wooden box on the front desk

Inference: I can infer that Mr.C has been to Mexico or has something to do with Mexico.

Symbolism: 1) Represents Mexico
2) Encourages diversity

Identify: I can relate because I'm Mexican.

]]> 2021-01-12 18:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080069822 Object: Vases 10081002 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080072210 observation/ Location:
On top of some cabinets. what I see is that Mr. Covington is into antiques

Inference:
Mr. Covington is into antiques and objects that have a special meaning. He loves what he does just by looking at how he organizes his class.

Symbolism:
1) Has very good taste in things
2) Loves history

Identify:
Id relate this to how I always try to find a deeper meaning in objects than others. ]]> 2021-01-12 18:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080072210 Object:Golden Basketball 1902177 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080073315 Observation/Location: the gold basketball on the top of the counter top.
Inference: It's a golden state warriors basketball, maybe he bought it one a game. Maybe is his favorite team.
Symbolism:
(1)Sports (the best team in the NBA)
(2)He's into the sports.
Identify:Is my favorite basketball team, and I like sports.]]> 2021-01-12 18:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080073315 Object: Wooden rocking chair https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080074836 2021-01-12 18:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080074836 Object: Atticus Finch poster 1016605 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080075519 Observation/Location:
On the top of the window in the back left corner of the room.

Inference: This could mean many things however, the way I'm going to interpret this is with the name "Finch". Which symbolizes not just a peaceful person, but someone who is a strong. The way it ties in with Atticus is someone who will stand up for what is right in their own way. Therefore, I know by the Atticus Finch poster Mr. Covington is a strong minded person who will always have a thing to say if he believes it is right or also be understanding of things you have to say.

Symbolism:
1) To kill a Mockingbird = great taste in books (love reading)
2) Lessons= morals we get to learn (looking at things from a different point of view)

Identify:  I love the book To kill a Mockingbird because it says so much about how innocence is destroyed by evil. In our modern era, its still the same way... ]]> 2021-01-12 18:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080075519 Object: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Book by Dr. Seuss 1008576 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080077012 Observation/Location:
On top of the file cabinet and next to the vase....

Inference:
A great book and there is always going to be a future, also we been going places since we started school so why stop now. I believe Mr. Covington likes this book since he has the book in his classroom. ( I wonder why he likes this book?) I like this book because everyone will go places!  Great quotes in this book.

Symbolism:
1) Book = likes to read
2) great educational book = success in the future!

Identify: 
I can relate to this object in my own life because my dad used to read this boo to me when I was younger and I have always liked the quotes of this book. 

]]> 2021-01-12 18:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080077012 Object: American Flag 10084351 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080079060 Observation/location:
Top left of the white board

Inference: He's proud to be in America

Symbolism:
1) Different place different people (ugh)
 2) Opportunists=work=success (yeah) 

Identify: 
Able to find work any where and be free.
I found the American Flag interesting since it used to stand for a lot of things like you can be free and there is justice for everyone but what happened to the world the things the flag stranded for are all gone.

]]> 2021-01-12 18:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080079060 Object: The vase next to the Dr.Seuss book JazzlynJohnson https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080080249 Observation/location: The vase in on top of two file cabinets next to the Dr. Seuss book. 

Inference:The raffle tickets are kept in the vase, I assume that you used to hold class raffles before COVID times.

Symbolism: Experiences, open minded-ness?

Identify: I love to travel, and recently I got my passport so I am excited to visit different places around the world. ]]> 2021-01-12 18:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080080249 Object: Mexican Flag 1613911 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080080446 Observation/Location:
It is inside a little wooden box on Mr. C's desk, right in front of the monitor.

Inference: Mr. Covington probably has some affiliation with Mexico or he just likes the Mexican flag.

Symbolism:
1. Mexican Culture. (VIVA MEXICO)
2. Another Nation. (Diversity)

Identify: I feel related with the Mexican flag because I am from Mexico.]]> 2021-01-12 18:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080080446 Object: American Flag 1016867 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080086700 Observation/ Location: On the wall just above the white board.

Inference:  It shows that he is proud to be an American because he has the flag in the classroom.

Symbolism:
1) Repersents America
2)Flag=patriotism

Idenitify: I like the U.S flag because for me it represents freedom and the ability to choose your own fate.]]> 2021-01-12 18:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080086700 objective:red mask 1007850 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080098010 observation/location:On the wall above the orange flag

inference:I saw it cause it stands out

symbolism:1.work!school work,2.education=success

identify:It is exotic  

]]> 2021-01-12 18:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080098010 Object: Tiny Mexican Flag 10087872 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080099744 Observation/Location:
On top of the teacher's desk, between the duel monitors.

Inference: Mr. Covington may have gone to Mexico or have a connection to Mexico.

Symbolism:
1. The flag promotes diversity
2. It represents Mexican culture

Identify: My parents are from Mexico. ]]> 2021-01-12 18:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080099744 Object: Atticus Finch Sign 10168651 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080099941 Observation/Location:
The Atticus Finch sign is located above the back window.

Inference: He looks up to Atticus Finch as a role model which would mean he has read "To Kill A Mockingbird".

Symbolism:
1) Reading (it is an English class)
2) Role models

Identify: I can relate to Mr. C because I do have a role model it just is not Atticus Finch.]]> 2021-01-12 18:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080099941 Object: Wooden Rocking Chair 1008626 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080103670 Observation/Location: Front of classroom.

Inference: Could like antique things.

Symbolism: Rocking chair=old

Identity: I also like antique items due to their history.]]> 2021-01-12 18:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080103670 Object: Apple 10168221 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080122495 Observation/Location:
Underneath the left monitor on his desk.

Inference: It tells us that he is a hard working teacher and he might like fruit.

Symbolism:
1) Teacher, hard-working
2) Fruit = makes you smart

Identify:
I like fruit a lot so I can assume that he likes fruit too.]]> 2021-01-12 18:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1080122495 Object:3 Teddy bears 10085431 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1081298196 Observation/Location: on top of Chromebook charging station
Inference:
that deep inside he is almost like a teddy bear
Symbolism:
1) big bear= his loves and protects his cubs (AKA Students)
2)All 3 Bears=he could be all three in different situations

Identify:  inside im almost like a teddy bear ]]> 2021-01-13 02:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1081298196 Object: Model Cars 1008259 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1081312685 Observation/Location: 
There are two model cars on top of a cabinet.
Inference: Mr. Covington is into cars, so he likes to have them in his class. 
Symbolism:
1. Car guy
2. Collector
Identify: As a kid, I used to also have model cars that my grandma would buy me.
]]> 2021-01-13 02:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1081312685 1007925 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1084811937 Object: Mexican Flag                                        Observation/Location:
inside a wooden box on Mr. Cs desk in front of the monitor

inference: He has been to mexico and has knowledge on speaking Spanish 

Symbolism:                
mexico culture, hard work pays off
                                                      identify: close connection because my family are from mexico]]> 2021-01-13 19:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1084811937 Object: Golden State warriors basketball https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1087746295 Observation/location:
On top of your cabers behind the your desk

Inference: I think that you are a warriors fan and that you like basketball

Symbolism:
1.Fan
2.Basketball

Identify: I can relate with the Golden State Warriors basketball because I also enjoy watching the warriors play

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Inference:
Mr. C likes basketball which could mean he is a very competive person. Warriors is most llikely his favorite basketball team, and Mr. C enjoys watching it in his free time.
Symbolism:
1. basketball= competive
2. warriors= fan
Identify:
I can relate because I am also a big basketball fan, and I enjoy watching basketball games with my dad.


]]> 2021-01-14 17:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1088448909 Object: Golden warriors basketball 10084862 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1088996731 Observation/Location:  On top of the counter.
Inference: This can tell us that he has been a warriors fan for a long time because the logo is now different.
Symbolism:
1) into basketball
2) promotes the old warriors logo

Identify: I can relate because I play basketball.


]]> 2021-01-14 19:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1088996731 Object: The many staplers 10083091 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1089020239 Observations/Location: The electric stapler and the manual ones by the front of the classroom.

Inference: Mr. Covington values organization.

Symbolism: 
1) His tidy work place.
2)  Very much likes to keep track of our student work.

Identify:  I remember from my freshman year we would always staple all off our class work together. Then we would place them in the wired basket at the four corner table. I also like to keep the important things together and in one location. 


]]> 2021-01-14 19:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1089020239 10078481 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1089486389 Object: 2 Computers

Observation/ Location: on top of the desk next to each other

Inference: It tells us that he works at a desk and might even multitask

Symbolism:
1) Teacher
2) Has to work on the computer as well

Identify: I can relate to Mr.C because I also have my own computer and do work on it
 ]]> 2021-01-14 22:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1089486389 Object: The Mexican flag 10087184 https://padlet.com/barrycovington/6rr3cncj18q5xr17/wish/1090192542 Observation: It´s on Mr. Covington desk
Inference: His favorite place to visit

Symbolism: Diversity in the class

Identify: I can identify with this because my family is Mexican.
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