ELL Homework Questions (MSMS), 9-26

ELL Homework Questions (MSMS), 9-26 - 9/30

Questions from Extraordinary People (Shining Star Text)

1. What is Ellen Ochoa’s job and what did she study in college?
2. Where is the Johnson Space Center located?
3. What is Ellen’s cultural background… her ethnicity?
4. What country does Adriana Fernandez come from?
5. In November, 1999, Adriana accomplished what goal?
6. What are some of the things that Erik Weihenmayer can do?
7. What was Erik Weihenmayer’s ultimate goal?

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Doesn't a blog only make sense when others will read it?

Hi, Is anyone reading this...? Really...? (crickets...) You see... I don't mean to sound so lame, but I'm torn. I feel like I'm supposed to contribute to the educational blogosphere, and yet I have three followers. Please... cue giggle (Yes, I want you to smile and giggle). I had these ideal thoughts about what it may be like to blog and learn from others online, and yet - I feel quite unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Yes, there must be 2 billion blogs out there, and everyone is pretty busy with life, so should I continue to blog? Please - somebody leave a comment...! And say, Yes, Mr. Chiocca, please contribute. Education and the future of public education depends on people like you, who care and want our kids to learn as much as they can in each grade level. Thanks for reading! Mr. Chiocca

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I'm happy to say that this year was my best yet. Combined with having more time to plan and prep for great units and lessons (now being post-Master's time), and with all the new knowledge and skills I learned from my M.A.T., it was a great year! You know... having those 4 years of teaching experience before doing my M.A.T., also, I think, really helped me to grow as an educator. We did some really exciting units this year. For example, building on some lessons I found in some Adult-ESL texts, I created a 3-week unit titled "Helping Your Family to Buy a Home!" Yes - so, we made "dream homes" out of cardboard boxes and materials. Students learned "Mr. Chiocca's 11 Steps to Buying a Home," and they made YouTube videos and Audio Recordings for the Final Project. The kids learned about mortgages, down payments, PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance; and how to work with real estate agents and brokers. In addition, students learned ...

information, Open House & MCAS, March 2017

Burlington High School Open House & MCAS Information OPEN HOUSE : Burlington High School will be hosting its annual Open House on Thursday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event provides you with an opportunity to meet with teachers and view the Art Exhibit and Fashion Show. Administrators will also be available throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th. MCAS TESTING : This year’s 10 th Grade English Language Arts MCAS testing will take place from March 21-23. Additional MCAS will be held on May 16 and 17 (Math, Grade 10 only) and on June 5 and 6 (Science, Grade 9 only). MCAS TESTING SCHEDULE : Please note that there will not be a delayed opening for the MCAS Exam. Buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled time. Homeroom will begin at 7:30 a.m., with dismissal 2:00 p.m.. Testing will begin after homeroom at 7:40 a.m. If you ...

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