We are a group of 9th and 10th graders at Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School in Pontiac, Michigan. We believe that knowledge can open doors--but we are exploring how it can do that. This Web site shares the different areas we have explored and showcases our responses to the Essential Question: How can knowledge open doors?" It is our hope that our answers can help you better understand the importance of knowledge--and education.
Feedback Assignment due by March 25
This is assignment is worth 20 points. Click on the link ABOVE yours and read the article. Then, click on "Discussion" and answer the following questions about that article. Repeat the process for the link BELOW yours.
What does the reader do to GRAB YOUR ATTENTION in the introduction? Does it work?
What is the thesis? If you can't find it, say that. It means the writer has to revise.
What are the THREE SUPPORTING IDEAS the writer uses to prove their thesis? If you aren't sure, say that. It means the writer has to revise.
Does the writer include 4 CITATIONS with the correct citation information?
Does the writer explain their citations?
Ignore spelling and ignore grammar. Just focus on the IDEAS. Write three questions or suggestions to improve the paper.
Writing Conference Schedule
Each of you is required to meet with me for at least 10 minutes. The following is our meeting schedule for the next two days:
Monday, March 28 11:30 - Jesus 11:40 - Genesis 11:50 - Tatiana 12:00 - Francheli 12:10 - Antonio 12:20 - Lorenzo 12:40 - Isaiha 12:50 - Elijah 1:00 - Danny 1:10 - Marvin
Tuesday, March 29
11:30 - Ashley 11:40 - Henry 11:50 - Lizbeth 12:00 - Brenda 12:10 - Eugene 12:20 - Ivan 1:00 - Rodrigo 1:10 - Kristen
Introduction
We are a group of 9th and 10th graders at Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School in Pontiac, Michigan. We believe that knowledge can open doors--but we are exploring how it can do that. This Web site shares the different areas we have explored and showcases our responses to the Essential Question: How can knowledge open doors?" It is our hope that our answers can help you better understand the importance of knowledge--and education.Feedback Assignment due by March 25
This is assignment is worth 20 points. Click on the link ABOVE yours and read the article. Then, click on "Discussion" and answer the following questions about that article. Repeat the process for the link BELOW yours.Writing Conference Schedule
Each of you is required to meet with me for at least 10 minutes. The following is our meeting schedule for the next two days:Monday, March 28
11:30 - Jesus
11:40 - Genesis
11:50 - Tatiana
12:00 - Francheli
12:10 - Antonio
12:20 - Lorenzo
12:40 - Isaiha
12:50 - Elijah
1:00 - Danny
1:10 - Marvin
Tuesday, March 29
11:30 - Ashley
11:40 - Henry
11:50 - Lizbeth
12:00 - Brenda
12:10 - Eugene
12:20 - Ivan
1:00 - Rodrigo
1:10 - Kristen
Our Answers
Education Opens Doors
Graduation Rate for Latinas in U.S. - Ashley
Graduation Rate for Latinas in U.S. - Kristen
Reading to Learn - Marvin
Global Education - Danny
Global Education - Jesus
Technology Opens Doors
New Technology to Help Students - Ivan
Technology Helps Students Study - Brenda
Technology Around the World - Eugene
Preparing for the Future - Lizbeth
Video Games in Education - Lorenzo
Video Games in Education - Antonio
Helping Students and Teachers - Henry
Technology and Global Success - Rodrigo
Genesis
Careers Open Doors
Cosmetology - Francheli
Cosmetology - Tatiana
SWAT - Elijah
The Marines - Isaiha
Auto Customizer - Tony