We will be having a "holiday celebration" the last day of class before break.
You will need to bring in a 5 euro gift for our holiday exchange. Please, make sure it is wrapped!! Also, the gift needs to be appropriate for a boy and a girl.
If you would like to bring in a snack, please do.
Roby class,
Our class meets in the morning, so please bring "morning snacks".
**You do not have to participate in our gift exchange. It is your choice.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Lycee Advisory Class
Hello.
If I have not met with you yet, please send me an email so we can confirm a date.
michelesilvestri@yahoo.com
I would like to meet with you BEFORE we leave for break.
Thanks.
Ms. Silvestri
If I have not met with you yet, please send me an email so we can confirm a date.
michelesilvestri@yahoo.com
I would like to meet with you BEFORE we leave for break.
Thanks.
Ms. Silvestri
Long Awaited Update
First, I want to apologize for not updating the blog sooner.
Lycee -
Secondly, I hope your pen pal letters are almost ready for the teacher edit. I will be collecting them this Friday. I will then get them back to you the following week, so that you could make the necessary corrections and print out your final draft. I hope to get these mailed out to Mrs. Klock, the 8th grade Somers Middle School teacher, before the holiday break.
Roby-
You will start your letters this week, December 5.
Lastly, I am in the process of planning a field trip for the Roby 4ème (Yes, Mrs. Leparc's class will be joining us!) and the Lycee 4ème classes. This trip will take place on Friday, February 8th. All of us will be heading to the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Musee National du Moyen-Age, both in Paris. Once I have all of the details, I will let you know.
FYI - We will continue exploring Medieval Europe until we leave for the holiday break.
Have a great week.
Ms. Silvestri
Lycee -
Secondly, I hope your pen pal letters are almost ready for the teacher edit. I will be collecting them this Friday. I will then get them back to you the following week, so that you could make the necessary corrections and print out your final draft. I hope to get these mailed out to Mrs. Klock, the 8th grade Somers Middle School teacher, before the holiday break.
Roby-
You will start your letters this week, December 5.
Lastly, I am in the process of planning a field trip for the Roby 4ème (Yes, Mrs. Leparc's class will be joining us!) and the Lycee 4ème classes. This trip will take place on Friday, February 8th. All of us will be heading to the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Musee National du Moyen-Age, both in Paris. Once I have all of the details, I will let you know.
FYI - We will continue exploring Medieval Europe until we leave for the holiday break.
Have a great week.
Ms. Silvestri
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Variety Show
Are you a singer? Are you in a band? Do you like to dance?
If so, come and perform in the American Section Variety Show. It will take place on December 20th.
If you are interested in participating, please see BJ in the American section office. She will give you all of the information.
We all look forward to seeing your performance!!!
If so, come and perform in the American Section Variety Show. It will take place on December 20th.
If you are interested in participating, please see BJ in the American section office. She will give you all of the information.
We all look forward to seeing your performance!!!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Extar Credit
Answer the questions below (in your own words) on a piece of paper and give it to me at our next class. I will give you extra credit towards your final homework grade.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Who was General Pompey?
Why were they enemies? Explain.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Who was General Pompey?
Why were they enemies? Explain.
Greek/Rome Project
Your projects are due next week, October 24th (Roby) and October 26th (Lycee).
All of you have homework, so be sure to look at your planning sheet to find out what is due at our next class. I will be checking to make sure all team members are fulfulling their responsibilities. In other words, I will be checking to see if you have done your homework!
All of you have homework, so be sure to look at your planning sheet to find out what is due at our next class. I will be checking to make sure all team members are fulfulling their responsibilities. In other words, I will be checking to see if you have done your homework!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Greek/Rome Publicity Project
Lycee,
We will begin working on this project next Friday, October 12th. I will be on the seconde field trip this Friday, so you will have a substitute. The substitute will continue with Rome.
See you next week!
Greek/Rome Publicity Campaign
Due Date: October 24th, Roby
October 26th, Lycee
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Who had the best ancient civilization? Greece or Rome? It is your job to guide world opinion. Greece and Italy both believe that their country is home to the world’s best ancient civilization, and they have decided to let the world decide on the show The Classical World Revealed. On the show, each country is given the chance to present their case twice: first, to explain why their civilization is best, and second, to demonstrate why the opposing civilization should not be chosen. As employees of either the Greek or Italian government, you have been assigned to work on this greatest of marketing campaigns.
YOUR TASK
You have been assigned to one of the following groups: Pro-Greek, Anti-Greek, Pro-Rome, or Anti-Rome. It is your responsibility to work in your group to create a presentation that either glorifies (pro) or smears (anti) the civilization to which you have been assigned.
Your project should include the following:
* a 10 minute presentation that highlights the best or worst of your civilization ____
* a visual that can be seen by everyone in class _____
* an annotated bibliography with at least FIVE sources_____
* teamwork and creativity _____
* a paragraph written by EACH team member explaining your individual role in the
project____
Presentation
Each group will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to present. Be as creative as you like! Jingles, dramas, collages, models, etc. are encouraged.
Like real propaganda, your publicity campaign will be one-sided. However, unlike real propaganda, your presentations must be accurate. You will have to rely on the facts to persuade the audience of your side.
Following the presentations, the audience will vote on the most persuasive presentation for each civilization. The winners will receive an extra point toward their overall project grade.
Annotated Bibliography
After your presentation, along with your paragraphs, you are expected to turn in an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography that explains how each source was used (What type of information did you get from the source? Was it useful? How did you use the information from the source in your presentation?). Your explanation after each source should be one paragraph. Do not include sources you did not use.
We will begin working on this project next Friday, October 12th. I will be on the seconde field trip this Friday, so you will have a substitute. The substitute will continue with Rome.
See you next week!
Greek/Rome Publicity Campaign
Due Date: October 24th, Roby
October 26th, Lycee
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Who had the best ancient civilization? Greece or Rome? It is your job to guide world opinion. Greece and Italy both believe that their country is home to the world’s best ancient civilization, and they have decided to let the world decide on the show The Classical World Revealed. On the show, each country is given the chance to present their case twice: first, to explain why their civilization is best, and second, to demonstrate why the opposing civilization should not be chosen. As employees of either the Greek or Italian government, you have been assigned to work on this greatest of marketing campaigns.
YOUR TASK
You have been assigned to one of the following groups: Pro-Greek, Anti-Greek, Pro-Rome, or Anti-Rome. It is your responsibility to work in your group to create a presentation that either glorifies (pro) or smears (anti) the civilization to which you have been assigned.
Your project should include the following:
* a 10 minute presentation that highlights the best or worst of your civilization ____
* a visual that can be seen by everyone in class _____
* an annotated bibliography with at least FIVE sources_____
* teamwork and creativity _____
* a paragraph written by EACH team member explaining your individual role in the
project____
Presentation
Each group will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to present. Be as creative as you like! Jingles, dramas, collages, models, etc. are encouraged.
Like real propaganda, your publicity campaign will be one-sided. However, unlike real propaganda, your presentations must be accurate. You will have to rely on the facts to persuade the audience of your side.
Following the presentations, the audience will vote on the most persuasive presentation for each civilization. The winners will receive an extra point toward their overall project grade.
Annotated Bibliography
After your presentation, along with your paragraphs, you are expected to turn in an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography that explains how each source was used (What type of information did you get from the source? Was it useful? How did you use the information from the source in your presentation?). Your explanation after each source should be one paragraph. Do not include sources you did not use.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
"Back to Ancient Greece" Letter
Hello.
Just a reminer that your letter is due at the beginning of the next class, September 26 for the Roby campus and September 28 for the Lycèe.
Remember:
Your letter must include two similarities between 2007 and 446 B . C , two differences between 2007 and 446 B. C ., and an explanation of your favorite ancient Greek cultural trait.
Don't forget to type it.
Have fun and be creative!
Just a reminer that your letter is due at the beginning of the next class, September 26 for the Roby campus and September 28 for the Lycèe.
Remember:
Your letter must include two similarities between 2007 and 446 B . C , two differences between 2007 and 446 B. C ., and an explanation of your favorite ancient Greek cultural trait.
Don't forget to type it.
Have fun and be creative!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Identity Rings - Ancient Greece
1. Read pages 69 - 75 in your book. Then, answer questions #1 - 3 on page 75. Your answers should be done in your cahier or the homework section of your binder.
2. After you have read and answered the questions, create five identity rings from the perspective of a Greek. This should be completed in your cahier or the homework section of your binder.
*Also, don't forget to write the letter to yourself.
These assignments are due Friday, September 14 (Lycee) or Wednesday, September 19 (Roby).
2. After you have read and answered the questions, create five identity rings from the perspective of a Greek. This should be completed in your cahier or the homework section of your binder.
*Also, don't forget to write the letter to yourself.
These assignments are due Friday, September 14 (Lycee) or Wednesday, September 19 (Roby).
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Letter to Self
Letter to Self
You are going to write a letter to yourself explaining your personal goals for this school year. You will hand your letter in at the beginning of our next history class and you will not get it back until the end of the school year. It is always fun and exciting to reread the same letter nine months later. It will make you smile and, hopefully, remind you of the goals you have met and exceeded throughout the 2006 - 2007 school year.
Your letter must include:
*description of yourself*explanation of your feelings at the beginning of this school year
*at least TWO personal goals
*at least TWO academic goals
Due date:
*the beginning of our next history class
Grade:
*this completed letter will count as a homework grade
HAVE FUN,
but be sure to include proper grammar, spelling, and structure
You are going to write a letter to yourself explaining your personal goals for this school year. You will hand your letter in at the beginning of our next history class and you will not get it back until the end of the school year. It is always fun and exciting to reread the same letter nine months later. It will make you smile and, hopefully, remind you of the goals you have met and exceeded throughout the 2006 - 2007 school year.
Your letter must include:
*description of yourself*explanation of your feelings at the beginning of this school year
*at least TWO personal goals
*at least TWO academic goals
Due date:
*the beginning of our next history class
Grade:
*this completed letter will count as a homework grade
HAVE FUN,
but be sure to include proper grammar, spelling, and structure
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Welcome to the 2007 - 2008 School Year!
Throughout the year, I will post information on this blog about our class. You will be able to find assignments, due dates, suggested resources, and some Lycèe/Roby announcements. I will update the blog every 7 - 10 days.
If you need to contact me, however, please call the American Section and leave me a message at 01 34 51 74 85 or you could email me at michelesilvestri@yahoo.com. Please note, I check my email three times a week.
Below you will find some information about this class.
Content
Where did the concept of democracy emerge? How did our ancestors build spectacular structures without the assistance of modern technology? How have ancient cultures passed on their knowledge to us? These questions and many more will be addressed in this class concerning the birth of Western civilization and its evolution through the Middle Ages in Europe.
Texts
Our main text is William Travis Hanes's World History: Continuity and Change, a source we will supplement as much as possible with primary materials, what one historian has called "witnesses" of the past.
Objectives
This course has numerous aims, beginning with the goal of enhancing student knowledge about the fascinating era under consideration, knowledge that will be essential in high school and beyond. We also emphasize the refinement of critical thinking, research, writing and oral skills so that participants become historians who are both impassioned by and practiced in the fascinating craft of historical scholarship.
Expectations
Students are asked to read several pages per week and to prepare the assigned passages for active engagement in class discussion. Once in the classroom, participants are expected to show respect for the opinions of others and to help in the building of a constructive learning environment. While some assignments take the form of research projects and essay exams, students are asked to complete other forms of homework and classwork during the year.
Evaluation
Participants earn grades out of 20: 17/20 corresponds to an "A" and 14/20 to a "B". Yet whatever the work, various factors enter into any given mark, including the effort a student has made, the historical accuracy of what he or she has said or written, the extent to which each participant has included important information, and the strength of his or her argumentation.
If you need to contact me, however, please call the American Section and leave me a message at 01 34 51 74 85 or you could email me at michelesilvestri@yahoo.com. Please note, I check my email three times a week.
Below you will find some information about this class.
Content
Where did the concept of democracy emerge? How did our ancestors build spectacular structures without the assistance of modern technology? How have ancient cultures passed on their knowledge to us? These questions and many more will be addressed in this class concerning the birth of Western civilization and its evolution through the Middle Ages in Europe.
Texts
Our main text is William Travis Hanes's World History: Continuity and Change, a source we will supplement as much as possible with primary materials, what one historian has called "witnesses" of the past.
Objectives
This course has numerous aims, beginning with the goal of enhancing student knowledge about the fascinating era under consideration, knowledge that will be essential in high school and beyond. We also emphasize the refinement of critical thinking, research, writing and oral skills so that participants become historians who are both impassioned by and practiced in the fascinating craft of historical scholarship.
Expectations
Students are asked to read several pages per week and to prepare the assigned passages for active engagement in class discussion. Once in the classroom, participants are expected to show respect for the opinions of others and to help in the building of a constructive learning environment. While some assignments take the form of research projects and essay exams, students are asked to complete other forms of homework and classwork during the year.
Evaluation
Participants earn grades out of 20: 17/20 corresponds to an "A" and 14/20 to a "B". Yet whatever the work, various factors enter into any given mark, including the effort a student has made, the historical accuracy of what he or she has said or written, the extent to which each participant has included important information, and the strength of his or her argumentation.
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