Bridge Language Arts Fall 2017 by Kevin Belcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge Welcome to Bridge Language Arts! Learning is not easy. It challenges us to revolutionize ourselves. The first step, however, is achieving an open mind and a hungry heart. en-us 2017-08-15 08:18:48 UTC 2025-12-14 05:33:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png *** Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - Agenda *** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181052680 Distribute CASAS Tests to returning students.
Warmup: Crumpled Reminder
Watching Film: "Growing Your Mind" and "Neuroplasticity"
Mindset Reading and Writing Prep
Discussion: The Truth About Ability and Accomplishment

]]> 2017-08-15 08:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181052680 Crumpled Reminder: The Power of Mistakes KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181054915 On a lined piece of paper, write about a mistake you made this week. What feelings did you experience? ]]> 2017-08-15 09:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181054915 "Growing Your Mind KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181055435 2017-08-15 09:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181055435 "Neuroplasticity" KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181055689 2017-08-15 09:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181055689 Mindset Reading & Writing Preparation KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181057369 We will read pages 57 to 67 of Carol Dweck’s Mindset. Use two different highlighters or pens to underline the characteristics of having a “fixed” mindset and of a “growth” mindset. 
Then use the “Writing Prep” organizer below to help you organize your thoughts. 
]]> 2017-08-15 09:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181057369 Discussion: The Truth About Ability and Accomplishment KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181057549 Discuss these questions with your partner]]> 2017-08-15 09:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181057549 The Growth Mindset Challenge KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181059028 In a paragraph, explain the differences between fixed and growth mindsets. In your essay, answer the following:
·      What is a fixed mindset? What is a growth mindset?
·      Which is the most beneficial? Why?
Make sure to answer these questions within your paragraph and not individually. 
]]> 2017-08-15 09:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181059028 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181059317 2017-08-15 10:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181059317 *** Thursday, August 17, 2017 - Agenda *** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181413370 Composition Practice: Finding Sentences and Expressing Ideas
Bridge Syllabus: Read-through
CASAS Prep: Graphs
--Break--
Computer Savviness: Create Professional/Educational E-mail Address
Mindset Graphic Organizer
Discussion: Ability and Accomplishment
Paragraph Writing

]]> 2017-08-17 11:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181413370 Class Syllabus KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416733 2017-08-17 11:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416733 Adverbial Phrases (Worksheet) KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416845 2017-08-17 11:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416845 Computer Login KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416970 Username: adulted
Password: @dultEd1]]> 2017-08-17 11:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181416970 Class Syllabus KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181417926 2017-08-17 11:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181417926 Mindset Packet KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181418244 2017-08-17 11:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181418244 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 *** Agenda *** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181969969 Composition Warmup: Activities 3 & 4
Vocabulary / Spelling Words
Summary Writing Presentation
Read: Working the Night Shift
Complete (20-21)
Write a Summary]]> 2017-08-21 22:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181969969 Summary Writing KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972397 http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Summary]]> 2017-08-21 23:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972397 Sample Summary: Macbeth KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972728 2017-08-21 23:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972728 Sample Summary: My Sister's Keeper KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972845 2017-08-21 23:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181972845 Vocabulary / Spelling Words KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181974160 Use HowManySyllables.com to research each of the ten spelling words]]> 2017-08-21 23:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/181974160 Teacher's Challenge for "Night Shift" KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182167470 Make sure that you have completed your reading of "The Night Shift." It should be annotated, and ready for you to write a summary on Thursday at 9:00am. You will only have 30 minutes to complete the summary, so make sure to arrive on time. (Coffee will be waiting for you).
Finally, complete the vocabulary practice on pages 20-21 of "Night Shift." This will prepare you for the spelling test on Thursday. 
See you then!]]> 2017-08-22 18:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182167470 Transition Words - Supplemental Resource KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182172186 2017-08-22 18:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182172186 Night Work BBC Article KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182489456 2017-08-24 03:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182489456 Thursday, August 24, 2017 **** Agenda **** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182502073 Create Gmail
Summary Writing: The Night Shift 
Spelling Test
CASAS Practice: Literature
Composition: Transition Word Practice
Paraphrasing Activity
Is Working at Night Bad for You?

]]> 2017-08-24 05:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182502073 Summary Writing KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182589612 With a partner, you will have 30 minutes to write a summary of the night shift. Be sure to follow the tips from Tuesday's lecture on summarizing.]]> 2017-08-24 14:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182589612 Summary writing for BBC article KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182592187 By yourself, write a summary of the BBC article. Closely follow your tips from lecture on Tuesday, and include at least three transitions. Make sure to write your summary on Google Docs, that way you can finish at home if need be.]]> 2017-08-24 15:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182592187 Paraphrasing activity KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182592341 After reading quote the history of shiftwork quote, choose 5 of the most important sentences in the essay. Then using your own words, restate the sentences. Highlights two sentences of each body paragraph. Then, on another piece of paper, rewrite each pair of sentences in your own]]> 2017-08-24 15:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182592341 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182603261 2017-08-24 15:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182603261 Homework for Thursday August 24, 2017 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182667049 Please read and annotate "Is Working at Night Bad for You." You will be asked to summarize the article on Tuesday, so please be prepared. My suggestion: Review your lecture notes from Tuesday on summary. You can find it just above. Any questions? Feel free to text me through Remind. ]]> 2017-08-24 18:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/182667049 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 **** Agenda **** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183263689 Composition: Plot
Summary Writing: BBC Article
Detective Fiction Introduction
Reading: "Death Arrives on Schedule"

]]> 2017-08-28 23:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183263689 Composition: Plot KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183265957 2017-08-28 23:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183265957 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183272598 2017-08-29 00:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183272598 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183272655 2017-08-29 00:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183272655 Paraphrasing KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183883095 - Paraphrasing means putting what you have read into your own words.
- You paraphrase by reading something, thinking about what it means, and then restating it in your own words.]]> 2017-08-31 08:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183883095 Paraphrasing Activity: In-Class Triad Activity KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183885933 2017-08-31 08:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183885933 Thursday August 31, 2017 Agenda KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183994939 CASAS Practice: Nutrition
Spelling and Vocab
Paraphrasing Activity
Death Arrives on Schedule]]> 2017-08-31 15:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/183994939 Spelling and Vocab KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/184004145 Using the footers of your reading, write the definition of each spelling word. Then, create a sentence for 6 spelling words.
Teacher's challenge: Connect the 6 sentences as a single story
Spelling Words for “Death Arrives on Schedule”

1.       aggressive
2.       inclination
3.       barrier
4.       favorable
5.       secrecy
6.       inconvenience
7.       elderly
8.       originate
9.       irritated
10.   retrieve

]]> 2017-08-31 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/184004145 Answers to Transitional Words and Phrases KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/184086666 Click the photo, all three pages are included.]]> 2017-08-31 20:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/184086666 Multiple Intelligences KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342499 2017-09-07 00:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342499 Multiple Intelligences Test KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342640 2017-09-07 00:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342640 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342845 2017-09-07 00:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185342845 Online Assessment for Multiple Intelligences KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185343512 2017-09-07 00:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185343512 Thursday, September 7, 2017 *** Agenda *** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185555095 Vocab Practice
Spelling Test
CASAS Practice
Composition Practice: Pronouns
Multiple Intelligence Test
Explanation Paragraph
Graphic Organizer
Writing the Explanation Paragraph]]> 2017-09-07 15:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185555095 Spelling Test for School is for All Learners KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185602688 1. basics
2. impatient
3. eager
4. overwhelmed
5. familiar
6. peered
7. hesitantly
8. recall
9. kindergarten
10. route]]> 2017-09-07 16:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/185602688 Tuesday, September 12, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186842958 CASAS Practice: Reading Court Summons
Turning Point Fiction
"Marriage is a Private Affair"
---Reading
---Comprehension 
---Writing
No Spelling Test this week. ]]> 2017-09-12 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186842958 CASAS Practice: Court Summons KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186845405 Please answer all questions on a separate piece of paper]]> 2017-09-12 15:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186845405 Marriage is a Private Affair KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186845423 2017-09-12 15:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186845423 Transitions Class Flyer KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186861639 Bridge Class, come join us Friday, September, 15, 2017.]]> 2017-09-12 16:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186861639 Turning Point Fiction KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186876844 Write one paragraph about a turning point in your life. What happened? Why is this memory so important?]]> 2017-09-12 17:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186876844 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186888235 2017-09-12 17:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/186888235 Creating a Gmail Account for Class KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187360973 Notes: Please include an appropriate/professional username and password. I ask you to restrict this new e-mail address to only school related work until the end of the class year. Once you have completed the class, your professional e-mail address is yours to keep.
Why Gmail? We will be using Google Docs frequently to exchange material. This also allows you to keep your assignments and work on them from without having to constantly email them to yourself. ]]> 2017-09-13 21:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187360973 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187370211 2017-09-13 21:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187370211 Summarizing the Childhood of Alexander Hamilton KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187378783 Highlight each event you can find.
We will use this to compose a class paragraph]]> 2017-09-13 23:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187378783 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379162 2017-09-13 23:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379162 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379613 2017-09-13 23:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379613 Transition Words KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379639 2017-09-13 23:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379639 Summary (Homework Due Tuesday September 19) KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379941 Write a one page summary of "Marriage is a Private Affair." Use at least 5 "time" translation words/phrases. Underline them. You must include a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.

]]> 2017-09-13 23:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187379941 Thursday, September 14, 2017: Mastering the Summary/Explanation Paragraph ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187380583 Music as Literature "Alexander Hamilton: An American Musical"
Revisiting the Explanation/Summary Paragraph
Class Paragraph
Summary and Main Idea Practice
Summary Paragraph Assignment]]> 2017-09-13 23:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187380583 "Hamilton" Performed at the White House: Summary Exercise KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187381376 While listening, read and annotate along with lyrics sheet below. Highlight each event you can find. We will use this to compose a class paragraph]]> 2017-09-13 23:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187381376 Class Paragraph KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187736913 2017-09-14 19:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/187736913 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188688197 Warmup: Thinking About Community
Reading "North Adams, Here We Come"
---Comprehension Questions
Vocab Practice
Writing a Personal Narrative]]> 2017-09-18 22:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188688197 MoCA in North Adams KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188688281 2017-09-18 22:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188688281 Spelling Words for "Making a Comeback" KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188692195 2017-09-18 22:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/188692195 Sample Personal Narrative KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189072473 2017-09-19 19:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189072473 Personal Narrative Examples KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189072784 2017-09-19 19:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189072784 Thursday, September 21, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189779867 Warm-up: Composition
CASAS Practice: Finding a job
Vocab Practice
Spelling Test
Personal Narrative writing]]> 2017-09-21 14:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189779867 Writing the Personal Narrative KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189867794 Complete the graphic organizer
Write a draft of your paragraph
Revise it. (check for topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence)
Edit it for grammar mistakes
Email it to me at KevBelcher811@g.ucla.edu]]> 2017-09-21 17:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/189867794 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191048183 Composition Warmup
CASAS Practice: Automobiles
Reading "Nervous Conditions"
Answering Comprehension Questions
Spelling Word Diagnosis]]> 2017-09-25 22:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191048183 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191050550 2017-09-25 22:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191050550 Tsitsi Dangarembga KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191053437 "The Question Posed By My Cat"]]> 2017-09-25 22:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191053437 Zimbabwe KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191054624 2017-09-25 23:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191054624 Questions for "The Question Posed By My Cat" KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191054733 1.     Finish this sentence (1:45): Dangarembga states that lesson (answer) #1 from her cat is that “no matter how much there is, _________________________________________”
2.     Finish this sentence (7:20): “We cannot have enough because _____________________________________________________”
]]> 2017-09-25 23:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191054733 Spelling Word Diagnosis KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191058017 1.     Charitable
2.     Maximum
3.     Assimilation
4.     Sarcastically
5.     Convent
6.     Loophole
7.     Skeptical
8.     Affluent
9.     Financial
10.  Glorify
11.  Idealism
12.  Obstinate
13.  Abstract
14.  Corrupt
15.  Irritating
16.  Associating
17.  Eavesdrop
18.  Prejudice
19.  Tentatively
20.  Chronic
]]> 2017-09-25 23:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191058017 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061732 2017-09-26 00:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061732 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061733 2017-09-26 00:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061733 Decolonization of Africa (9:15) KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061877 Postcolonialism or postcolonial studies is an academic discipline that analyzes, explains, and responds to the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism. Postcolonialism speaks about the human consequences of external control and economic exploitation of native people and their lands. Drawing from postmodern schools of thought, postcolonial studies analyze the politics of knowledge (creation, control, and distribution) by examining the functional relations of social and political power that sustain colonialism and neocolonialism—the imperial regime's depictions (social, political, cultural) of the colonizer and of the colonized. -Wikipedia]]> 2017-09-26 00:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191061877 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191859261 2017-09-27 19:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/191859261 Revision KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/192181482 2017-09-28 17:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/192181482 CASAS Practice Test KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/194369202 2017-10-05 16:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/194369202 Letter to the Editor Sample KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/194495813 2017-10-05 20:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/194495813 Indigenous Peoples Day KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195434685 Please answer the following questions to the  "Indigenous Peoples Day" article
1) How did the US honor Christopher Columbus in the 1800 and 1900's?
2) The article states that those who know more about Columbus do not recognize him as a skilled mariner and explorer. They recognize him for __________________________________________________.
3) What were some of the effects of Spanish colonization in the US?
4) What does the article mean by "Indigenous people?"
5) Why does the writer believe Los Angeles should celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day?]]> 2017-10-10 03:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195434685 What is Columbus Day? KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195434992 Please answer the following questions to the  "Columbus Day" article
1) When did Columbus Day begin being celebrated?
2) When Columbus set off to China, where did he land?
3) When did Columbus realize he hadn't reached Asia?
4) In what year did Columbus Day become a national holiday?
5) What are 3 alternative holidays that countries have replaced Columbus Day with?]]> 2017-10-10 03:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195434992 Indigenous Peoples Day "Letter to the Editor" KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195757860 We will complete this in class on Thursday.
https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/education-outreach/columbus-day-or-indigenous-peoples-day.pdf]]> 2017-10-10 18:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195757860 Tuesday, October 10, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195759463 CASAS Test
Finish "Letter to the Editor" (page 83-84) of "Flying High"
"Columbus Day: The History" 
---Read and Answer the Questions
"Indigenous Peoples Day" 
---Read and Answer the Questions
]]> 2017-10-10 18:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195759463 Thursday, October 5, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195764934 CASAS Practice Test
Composition Practice
Spelling Test
Introduction to "Letters to the Editor"]]> 2017-10-10 18:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/195764934 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196294889 2017-10-12 06:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196294889 A History of American Indians in California KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196294967 2017-10-12 06:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196294967 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day Writing Assignment KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196295452 Considering everything we have read about Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, and the history of indigenous tribes in California, it's time to put your thoughts and opinions into writing.
You have two options:
 If you believe the name of the holiday should be changed, write your own proclamation (for the Corona-Norco School District, Corona or California). You can use some of the language and format from the proclamations, but it must be in your own words own words.
 If you believe the name of the holiday should remain as Columbus Day, write a letter to an official (Principal, Mayor, or Governor) or a letter to the editor of a local paper with your thoughts, opinions and ideas as to why it should not be changed.]]> 2017-10-12 06:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196295452 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196297146 www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/persuasiveletter_camping.pdf]]> 2017-10-12 06:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196297146 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196297658 2017-10-12 07:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196297658 Thursday, October 12, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196503232 Summary Practice
Group Discussion on Goal Setting
Review of Columbus Day and Indigenous Day]]> 2017-10-12 15:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196503232 Extra Summarizing Practice KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196529119 2017-10-12 16:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/196529119 Cranes by Hwang Sun-Won KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198471665 2017-10-18 21:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198471665 Warm-up: Paragraph Challenge KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198682979
  • Choose a well known religious, national, or cultural symbol
  • write a (half) paragraph analyzing its meaning. Include the standard meaning along with a personal interpretation and a personal interpretation from someone else.

    • ]]>     2017-10-19 14:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198682979     KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887008 2017-10-19 21:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887008 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887109 2017-10-19 21:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887109 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887485 2017-10-19 21:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/198887485 Spelling KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/200537166 2017-10-25 17:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/200537166 Symbols in Cranes KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/200945951 Graphic Organizer Worksheet]]> 2017-10-26 17:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/200945951 Thursday, October 26, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201528528 Warmup: CASAS Practice - Article Reading
    Spelling Word Sentence Practice
    Symbols in Cranes
    -----Graphic Organizer & Writing Preparation]]>     2017-10-29 19:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201528528     Tuesday, October 24, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201529078 Warmup: The Chopping Block
    ---Symbol Paragraph Writing and Discussion
    "Cranes" by Hwang Sun-won 
    ---Group Reading and Discussion
    ---Comprehension Questions
    Spelling Word Distribution]]>     2017-10-29 19:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201529078     Tuesday, October 17, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201530448 Introduction to Indigenous History
    A History of Native American Life in California
    Writing Assignment: Due Today]]>     2017-10-29 20:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201530448     Thursday, October 19, 2017 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201530752 CASAS Practice 
    Writing Practice: Fixing Fragments and Run-ons
    ---comma FANBOYS & ICDC's 
    Symbolism
    ---Lecture 
    ---Group work and class dicussion
    ---Reading: William Blake's "The Sick Rose"]]>     2017-10-29 20:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201530752     KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201956493 2017-10-30 22:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201956493 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201956921 2017-10-30 22:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201956921 The Business of War (Video) KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201959556 2017-10-30 23:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201959556 The Business of War (Worksheet) KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201959786 2017-10-30 23:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201959786 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201960928 The Business of War: SOFEX (Documentary)
    ----Answer Questions on Worksheet
    Eisenhower's Policies and the Military Industrial Complex
    ---History Comprehension Questions
    ---Paragraph Writing
    The Feeling of Power by Isaac Asimov
    ---Reading and Comprehension Questions #1-10]]>     2017-10-30 23:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201960928     KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201961746 2017-10-30 23:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/201961746 Independent Learning Strategies KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/203096564 From: https://www.ivywise.com/ivywise-knowledgebase/newsletter/article/self-studying-whats-the-benefit-and-how-to-do-it/]]> 2017-11-02 19:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/203096564 Summary Rubric KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204388825 2017-11-07 15:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204388825 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204442271 What is Science Fiction?
    ---Lecture Note Practice
    ---TED Talk
    The Feeling of Power (Class Reading)
    Writing Workshop #1]]>     2017-11-07 16:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204442271     KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204568576 2017-11-07 20:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204568576 KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204568578 2017-11-07 20:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/204568578 Follow the directions KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206661302 2017-11-14 11:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206661302 Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206666470 Warmup: Following Directions Test
    Building a Paragraph Based on Facts
    The Essay
    “How do I know what I think until I see what I say?” -E.M. Forester
    ---The Roadmap
    ---Essay Reading
    ---Choose Your Team and Topic
    ---Begin Prewriting Packet
    ]]>     2017-11-14 12:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206666470     The Essay KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206668465 You have two major deadlines. First, on Tuesday, November 28, you will turn in your essay packet and a first (Rough) draft of your essay. On Thursday, December 9, you will turn in the final draft.

    You have a choice of six different essay prompts. You will choose one, and that packet will be assigned for you to complete it in the two stages mentioned above. Although you will write a paper that is completely your own, you will not work alone. Instead, you will work in teams of your choosing to help guide and propel you. For this reason, choose your team wisely.

    This week, other than our warmups, your time will be spent working independently on these packets in your teams. I will rotate from team to team for intense essay assistance, work, and counsel.

    Good Luck!]]>     2017-11-14 12:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/206668465     Thursday, November 16, 2017 ***Agenda*** KevinBelcher https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/207824778 Anatomy of the Essay Team Huddle
    Essay Prewriting Packet]]>     2017-11-16 18:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/KevinBelcher/Bridge/wish/207824778