HAPPY TUESDAY! 3 MORE DAYS. THE END IS IN SIGHT.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
H9:
https://quizlet.com/84794302/chufo-final-vocab-flash-cards/
Roots 6
H9:
- Study for your final.
- Here are two quizlets that Erin posted:
https://quizlet.com/84794302/chufo-final-vocab-flash-cards/
- Here are Orson's quizlets
Roots 6
Monday, June 8th, 2015
H9:
Business:
Creatives:
H9:
- Study your words. . . the quest is looming!
Business:
- We have our final interviews tomorrow! Get ready!
Creatives:
- All final presentations will be tomorrow.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Creatives
H9:
- You will have 30 more minutes to work on your essay.
- Roots 4 Quiz will be tomorrow!
- Roots List 4: https://quizlet.com/84684400/roots-list-4-flash-cards/ (Thanks, Abby!)
Business Management:
- Don't forget a print-out of your resumé and cover letter tomorrow, if you forgot today!
- Senior Interviews Tomorrow
- Here is a link to some interview questions we will explore today.
- Here are some Google questions and answers from past interviews.
- Here is a link to behavioral interview questions.
Creatives
- Bring your envelope and stamp
- Olivia D.
- Elaine C.
- Riley C.
- Camryn B.
- Cody R.
- Jessica Shen
- Xiran W.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
H9:
Essays will be tomorrow! Don't forget that you can only bring your outline (stamped) and your book to the essay. Woohoo!
Business Management:
Creatives:
H9:
- See the attached PPT above for help with your essay writing.
- Here is a list of transitions to help you with "flow" in your essays as well!
- Roots List 4: https://quizlet.com/84684400/roots-list-4-flash-cards/ (Thanks, Abby!)
- All Together: https://quizlet.com/spencera3068/folders/prefixes-and-roots
Essays will be tomorrow! Don't forget that you can only bring your outline (stamped) and your book to the essay. Woohoo!
Business Management:
- Cover Letters and Resumés are due tomorrow! Don't forget that we still have two more business presentations as well.
Creatives:
- You have until next Wednesday to upload your papers. Post your final writing assignments in turnitin.com please: The class code is: 10072911 and the password is: Chufo (case sensitive)
- More presentations today!
- Tomorrow is the following line-up. Jiho L; Kate K.; Julianna D.; Julian C. ; Elle ; Stephanie; Kat
- Bring in a letter and self-addressed envelope with a stamp. YES, this is part of your grade.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
H9:
H9:
- Click here to watch the video from class and to post your THESIS STATEMENT AT THE END.
- Start to reivew your vocabulary.
- Your Roots 4 quiz will be on Friday this week.
- Below I have included our LAST TWO LISTS FOR OUR FINAL NEXT WEEK. : )
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Business Management:
- Here is an example of resume templates you can buy
- Pitches due tomorrow. Make sure you practice. {; )
- Cover letters and resumes due THURSDAY. Don't worry about the quality of the paper.
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Creative Writing: Here is our line-up for tomorrow!
- Erin - 6/3 done.
- Justin W. - 6/3 done
- Jiho L.
- Kate K.
- Julianna D.
- Julian C. - 6/3 done
- Elle
- Stephanie
- Kat
Monday, June 1, 2015
H9:
H9:
- Outline your paper topic today.
- Your roots 4 quiz will be this Friday. Woohoo!
- Vocabulary quest will be next Wednesday as well!
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Business Management:
Creative Writing:
Tuesday Presenters - 6/2
- 4 minute business review due this WEDNESDAY.
- The rules to your presentation:
- 4 minutes with a visual - PPT, Haiku Deck, Prezi
- All team members must participate in the presentation.
- Celebrate successs and failtures.
- What did you learn about business from your business?
- What is your exit strategy? How will your company move forward after this class?
Creative Writing:
Tuesday Presenters - 6/2
- Kate L.
- Isabel P.
- Isabel N.
- Hannah Musgrave
- Erin B.
- Hayley N.
- Tessa
- Remember to write in your journals every day! I will be collecting them this Friday for a final Grade.
- Check our your new deadlines for presentations. You may not adjust the new dates unless you have been dismissed by me ahead of time.
- Friday, you need to bring in a self-addressed envelope with a stam and write implements! Don't forget. This is part of your grade!
Please join us for a collaboration between the students and teachers of CCA and the Resurf Community.
➔ What? We’ll be painting, auctioning off, & donating surfboards.
➔ Where? The Melody League: 1057 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024
(Between Hansen’s and Macbeth in Encinitas)
➔ Why? We'll be fundraising for the CCA Foundation and to help underprivileged kids learn how to
surf by auctioning off a few of the donated boards at Resurf’s annual Surf-A-Thon.
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
H9:
➔ What? We’ll be painting, auctioning off, & donating surfboards.
➔ Where? The Melody League: 1057 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024
(Between Hansen’s and Macbeth in Encinitas)
➔ Why? We'll be fundraising for the CCA Foundation and to help underprivileged kids learn how to
surf by auctioning off a few of the donated boards at Resurf’s annual Surf-A-Thon.
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
H9:
- Keep tracking the play. We will have time in class tomorrow to work out the details of your notes that you started with Act II.
- Look at the Roots 4 List - We will test next Wednesday! Woohoo!
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Business Management: Today you had team meetings to move forward. Here is the latest for each team:
Creatives: Final projects due this week.
- CCA Today - Work on your tasks for competition, cross promote ReSurf event.
- Ride N Surf - Took a pivot today and now needs to create a pitch deck reviewing their new position and how they are going to close out the business.
- Life Support Chargers - Create a pitch deck to sell the business to Pulse Magazine.
- CCA Artists for ReSurf - The event is this weekend. Do what you need to make the event successful!
Creatives: Final projects due this week.
"Keep not standing fixed and rooted; briskly venture, briskly roam."- Goethe
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015
Creatives: Please continue to work on your final projects. Great job today!
- H9: We have our Roots 3 test tomorrow. Don't forget.
- Also, please read and annotate up to Act 3, scene 4. Woohoo!
Creatives: Please continue to work on your final projects. Great job today!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Creative Writing:
- H9: Remember that your Roots 3 quiz will be this Thursday.
- Please take the following survey online and answer the questions as thoroughly and as honestly as you can. Have a great night: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S65WZBC
- Please take this survey: Technology Survey!
Creative Writing:
- Draft II due tomorrow. You must have a print out of your piece unless you are creating a blog or game. : )
- Please take this survey: Technology Survey!
Monday, May 18th, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
H9:
- Read and Annotate Act II if you haven't. We had a miscommunication over the weekend. Sorry if I confused you. : )
- Don't forget about our Roots 3 quiz if you have forgotten.
Business Management:
- This week we put our experience to the page and craft our resumes and cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. This assignment is due next Tuesday. You have a week to work out your signature look on the page. Have fun with this project and remember to keep it!
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| derekyen_cover_letter.pdf |
| derekyen-resume.pdf |
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Friday, May 15, 2015
H9:
H9:
- Look what Abby made for you: Roots List 3 AND All the Roots Together (Is she awesome or what?)
- Let's finish reading Act II, shall we? Make sure you read and annotate.
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
H9: Read and annotate Act II up to Scene 3 (not through)
H9: Read and annotate Act II up to Scene 3 (not through)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Creatives:
H9:
- Please finish reading and annotating Act I in Romeo and Juliet
- Argh! I forgot to post your roots list, so the test will be next Thursday. Woe is I! : )
Business Management:
- Some of you have pitches on LinkedIn due. I was impressed with yesterday's teams! Well done. e
- Start crafting your own LinkedIn profile. We are going to begin to reflect on our business adventures and place that experience into our profiles. Your LinkedIn profiles will be due next Friday, along with your paper "profiles" formerly known as a resume and cover letter. But, for right now, focus just on filling out your profile. Start with an appropriate image, your skills, your education, and your job title in this class. If you are connected to any organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, church groups, or any groups that tell more about your "story" in a positive way, be sure to include them.
Creatives:
- Thank you for checking in with me today. Be sure to close the loop and show me your draft if you forgot to check in. Happy writing.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
H9:
H9:
- Today, I present to you, Roots List 3! Woohoo! We will have a quiz on these and your other roots next Wednesday!
- Please read and annotate up to Act 1, Scene 3 In Romeo and Juliet
Business Management:
Creatives:
- Check out LinkedIn profiles, such as myself, Ken Schmitt, Greg Moser, or your parents. What is LinkedIn about? What is the strategy for a robust profile and how do you know? How do people use LinkedIn?
- Tomorrow, you and your teammate will present (2 minutes) one profile that you think represents a strong candidate and then tell us why. Note: You may not repeat people --so, check with the other groups!
Creatives:
- Tomorrow, you need a draft -- a physical draft of your final project. You will be editing in class with one person and you will be graded on the merit of your draft. Remember that your final project should be a reflection of your most evolved creative self, writerly voice. Happy project making!
Happy Friday- Go out and play in the rain.
Here are some beautiful poems dedicated to mothers. Don't forget to remember all of the mothers in your life. Celebrate the archetype, good people.
Here is a rather fun personality test. . . to get you thinking about you and your place in the world. Go learn and be bold! Have a great week.
Friday, May 8th, 2015
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A ROOM CHANGE THIS MONDAY--YOU WILL MEET IN C104
H9:
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A ROOM CHANGE THIS MONDAY--YOU WILL MEET IN C104
H9:
- HW: Roots 3 list will be due next Friday.
- Relax and spend time with your family.
- Check out the videos below. Happy weekend to you.
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Business Management:
Creatives: Work on your project!
- We will meet in D101 on Monday. Business as usual. Woohoo!
Creatives: Work on your project!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Creatives:
H9:
- Today we wrote our in class essays. Be happy!
- HW: None
- Tomorrow we shall work on revising our papers. Woohoo!
Business Management:
- HW: NONE-- WE ARE OFF TO COMPETE! Send the team good mojo. Let's see what we can do!
Creatives:
- Today you have journal time and then free time to organize, work on your final project.
- HW: Tomorrow you will have 2 minutes to pitch out your idea. We also have a couple blogs to share out.
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 - (Ms. Kellie Dunkirk's Birthday)
H9:
H9:
- Outline your argument. Bring in any notes you need.
- Spend time thinking about the flaws in your argument. Don't forget to address your flaws in your essay.
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Business Management:
Creatives:
- Don't forget to look at the rubrics attached to both sections of the competition.
- Make sure you look professional for the trip. Turn in all field trip forms tomorrow!
Creatives:
- See the attached assignment sheet for the last five weeks of class. It's final project time!
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Monday, May 4th, 2015 (Mr. Black's Birthday)
H9:
H9:
- Look over your notes and review your ideas. We are going to have a paper plotting session tomorrow. Woohoo!
- We will be writing our in-class essays on Wednesday. Get excited!
- T-minus 2 days before our event. The last 30 minutes of class tomorrow we will run through the pitches. Remember that if you are on a team that is not presenting on Wednesday, you will pitch on Friday--in class.
Friday, May 1, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Creatives: Nothing but relaxation. Go get those AP exams!
H9:
- Please study for your Roots 2 Quiz --Woohoo!
- Monday we will discuss your articles and talk about big ideas, themes, etc that you might be exploring for your paper.
Business Management:
- Go forth and work on your pitches -- All teams. 5 minutes, 3 slides. One expo. Woohoo!
Creatives: Nothing but relaxation. Go get those AP exams!
Thursday, April 30th, 2015
H9:
H9:
- HW: Read and annotate Ch 12 in LOF
- This is the piece we watched today - "Born Good? Babies Help Unlock the Origins of Morality." - 60 Minutes - (aired 7/28/2013)
- "Lord of the Flies is Still a Blueprint for Savagery" - The Independent 04/2015; Learnmoff and Tabakoff - The Robbers Cave
- "Lord of the Flies: Can You Judge a Book by it's Cover?" - the Guardian 2011
- "Why Are Boys So Violent?" - Huffington Post; Niobe Way 2013
- "Re-examining the Evidence" - The Independent
- Below is an explanation about Robbers Cave Experiment; Then we talked about Jane Elliot's Experiment "The Angry Eye" - This does not relate to our text.
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Busines Management:
- Congratulations teams who are participating in the regional competition next week. Please look at the attached guidelines about the event!
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Creatives: Please remember that we are blogging all day tomorrow! : )
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
H9:
Creatives:
H9:
- Please read and annotate Ch 11 in LOF
- HW: CEO' send an e-mailing reporting out what everyone did today regarding productivity.
- HR, please send an e-mailing high-lighting how everyone is feeling about their jobs today.
Creatives:
- Go off and do brave things today. Write poems, bake fortune cookies, go caroling, and be present.
- Tomorrow, you will have the entire period to execute your poetry. . . you will have five minutes to debrief us and then you will be off on your own. It should be fun!
- 6 souls, please recruit more folks to hand out apples after school.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2015
H9: Read and annotate Chapter 10 in LOF.
Business Management:
You have 30 minutes to synthesize and report the MOST IMPORTANT POINTS.
Bonus points
H9: Read and annotate Chapter 10 in LOF.
- Thank you, Naomi! Here is the Roots List 2
- Your quiz will be next Monday per your suggestions! Woohoo.
Business Management:
You have 30 minutes to synthesize and report the MOST IMPORTANT POINTS.
- Read the one of the following articles that pertains to your business, OR find one of your own--but it must have been published in the last 6 months.
- In 30 minutes you will create a three slide summary and 2 minute pitch one article.
- You may work in teams of two or three. (Arman, Zach, Edward, and Wyatt will present tomorrow).
- You get more points for using a different article. You get more points for delivering your pitch with poise, meeting your deadline and impressing us with your presentation.
- "Six Transportation Trends That Will Change How We Move" - Forbes
- "Fifteen Mobile App Trends to Look Out for in 2015"- July Systems
- "Ten Awesome Breakthroughs that Will Greatly Improve Phone Batteries" - Digital Trends
- CES 2015 "The Charger that Boosts Batteries in Seconds" - BBC
- "Five Non Profit Trends to Watch" - Social Velocity
- "Non Profit Trends to Watch in 2015" - Council of NonProfits
- 5 - You summarized the MOST significant points of the article
- 5 - You related it to your current business.
- 5 - You met the 2 minute guideline.
- 5 - You had a three slide powerpoint with relevant images, content was easy to read and enhanced your presentation.
- 5- All team members are engaged, modulate their voices, and know their content.
Bonus points
- +5 - you found a different article and really delivered the message!
- +5 --You used something other than powerpoint and it was just as compelling.
- +5 - You suprised us and we learned something new!
Creatives: Your partner poem is due tomorrow. Happy celebrating!
Monday, April 27th, 2015
H9:
H9:
- What's Going On in this Picture from the New York Times?
- Please note the WOTD and the Roots List 2 below. Our next quiz will be Friday. Woohoo!
- Final Book Spins will be tomorrow. - Please share your book spin with me if you haven't presented yet.
- Please read and annotate Chapter 9 in Lord of the Flies.
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Business Management:
- Field Trip date is May 6th on Wednesday AFTER SCHOOL. -- Yes, you will receive event credit for attending.
- May 16th is the actual GALA. SNL Theme. - Event Credit for this as well.
- Make sure you have a team meeting - take minutes and share out to the entire group so everyone function's effectively.
Creatives:
- Get ready to share your blogs
- Move forward with your poetry additions.
- We will be writing poetry in class tomorrow. . .Happy Monday!
There is freedom for you,
on the breezes of the sky,
and you may ask, "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling, what if you fly? - eh
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
H9:
H9:
- Book Spin will continue tomorrow.
- HW: Read and annotate Chapter 6 in LOF.
- Remember that our roots quiz will be on Thursday! Woohoo.
- Here is a quizlet on our words of the day (Thanks, Mina): http://quizlet.com/77076555/vocab-flash-cards/
- Here is a quizlet for Roots List 1 (Thanks, Tai): http://quizlet.com/78923241
Business Management:
- Please turn in your SWOT analysis and class feedback by the end of class tomorrow. I will be adding notes in the gradebook for folks who may be on probation based on lack of performance. In some cases, this may be a communication issue, so this will give each team leader an opportunity to bring forth specific items your teammates need to work on.
- Additionally, keep working on the business plans. Tomorrow, Thursday and Friday you will have the ENTIRE period to work on your plan. Make sure it reflects your story. : )
Creatives: This is a tough week for the team of us! I was called away to meet off site today at the last minute, but I want you all to work on your poetry projects. Please, team leaders, send me updates on what happened at the end of class today. I can't wait to hear about all of the cool poetry adventures the campus is about to have. Happy working. I miss you guys and can't wait to connect with you!
Dear classes,
I am so sorry to say that I have a case of the stomach flu and so I will be out today. The following is the plan for all classes today. Have a great Monday. I hope to be back and running tomorrow.
Monday, April 20th, 2015
H9:
Business Management: I have reserved the annex for you to work today. Please organize your teams and work on your section of the business plans.
Creatives: Please move forward on the poetry endeavors. We will share out blogs tomorrow. You have the entire period to work on your poetry projects.
H9:
- Note Change: Book Spin 2.0 will begin tomorrow. Be ready to fly your book.
- Note Change: Additionally, we will have our Roots Quiz on Wednesday of this week.
- You have the entire period to read and annotate Chapters 4 & 5 in Lord of the Flies. You may read aloud in small groups or independently.
Business Management: I have reserved the annex for you to work today. Please organize your teams and work on your section of the business plans.
Creatives: Please move forward on the poetry endeavors. We will share out blogs tomorrow. You have the entire period to work on your poetry projects.
Here is an inspiring article for all: "The Moral Bucket List"
Friday, April 17th, 2015
No homework for all! Happy Welness day to all of you. Go out and find the joy! Be well. - Ms. C
No homework for all! Happy Welness day to all of you. Go out and find the joy! Be well. - Ms. C
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
H9: Please read and annotate Chapter 3 in LOF.
Business Management: Don't forget to communicate with your group. Work on your section of the business plan! Woohoo.
Here is the new work shift for next week:
Group A Group B Group C Group D
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays
-Julia Arman Elliot Ian
Annie -Zack -Jiten Luke
Stephanie -Edward -Hithaishi Tyler
Wyatt -Katrine
Creatives: Launch your role for our poetry plan.
H9: Please read and annotate Chapter 3 in LOF.
Business Management: Don't forget to communicate with your group. Work on your section of the business plan! Woohoo.
Here is the new work shift for next week:
Group A Group B Group C Group D
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays
-Julia Arman Elliot Ian
Annie -Zack -Jiten Luke
Stephanie -Edward -Hithaishi Tyler
Wyatt -Katrine
Creatives: Launch your role for our poetry plan.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
H9: Please read and annotate Chapter 2 in LOF. Also, note that we will finish our film tomorrow!
Business Management: Work on your section of the business plan. I will be grading you on Friday!
Creatives: Work on your blogs! Woohoo!
H9: Please read and annotate Chapter 2 in LOF. Also, note that we will finish our film tomorrow!
Business Management: Work on your section of the business plan. I will be grading you on Friday!
Creatives: Work on your blogs! Woohoo!
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
Welcome Back!
H9:
Welcome Back!
H9:
- Today we watched the Secret Life of Walter Mitty and talked about the hero cycle.
- HW: Please read and annotate Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies.
- Check out our Roots list below. We will test on these roots next Tuesday! Woohoo!
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Business Management:
HW:
Creatives:
HW:
- I should be connected to a word document in Google Docs with assigned roles for all team members for your year end report.
- Additionally, you should be moving your business forward. Don't forget.
- Tomorrow we will have a quiz on the two documents posted in yesterday's HW section. You should what your working on this week. Understand what's being asked of you.
Creatives:
- We talked about the Moral Bucket List and reflected on our life's purpose--you know--small stuff like that. : ) Happy Blogging.
- Blogs are due on Friday! Woohoo!
Happy Monday, April 13th, Welcome back!
H9: HW: None
Business Management:
Dear teams business management teams,
The following two reports (see below) will be your guide in the next two weeks. Today:
H9: HW: None
Business Management:
Dear teams business management teams,
The following two reports (see below) will be your guide in the next two weeks. Today:
- I would recommend talking about your week and how you intend to launch, market, and continue to sell your products first.
- Then, I would assign critical team members (to review the guidelines and criteria from the 2015 packet. Tomorrow, I will ask you a ton of questions related to the packet to make sure we are all up to speed on what's expected by April 24th at 4:00pm--that is our deadline.
- HW: All team members must read and review the packet BEFORE tomorrow. This is crunch time. Let's see what we can do with our plans! Woohoo!
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Creative Writing: HW: Blogs
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Here is the note from Tanya Johson:
Here are a few important updates about the upcoming competition:
1. Competition May 6th
As companies solidify their business plans and grow their bottom line, it’s time to start working on an annual report for the Competition! I I have attached the 1st place company’s plan from last year and the guidelines and criteria are listed on page 4 of the attachment. Also, if you move onto the National Competition you will also need to complete a 2 minute commercial (details for that can be found on page 6 of the attached document).
2. All Annual Reports and Commercials are due to my email by Friday April 24th at 4pm.
This is a strict guideline so please submit prior to Friday. All teams will attend the competition and have a trade show booth, but the top 10 teams ranked by judges solely by their annual report will also present a 4 minute pitch on May 6th. The pitch is to follow guidelines of the attached on page 8. For those selected to present, a PowerPoint will be allowed that is 3 slides or less. This PPT can include a logo, picture of product, and financials for example. The idea is for the presentation to enhance the presentation, but not be the sole focus. All teams attending, not just those asked to present, will be eligible for various awards and it is mandatory they attend the Competition with a trade show booth to culminate their JA experience.
As an FYI JA’s National Competition in D.C. is also done this way where we submit all plans to JA headquarters and the top 15 teams are invited to attend based on the criteria attached. We are trying to come as close to their model as possible so the students experience the most success possible at the National competition.
3. Marketing through our JA website
To promote each company, we would love to put their product or service info on our website. Please have your students send me the following info by Wednesday, April 1stif they would like to be included: School, Company Name, Logo, Website or site with company info, and Product Information. We hope this will help them sell more!
H9:
- Here is an awesome quizlet that Orson made for your vocabulary: WOTD Quizlet
- See all of the materials posted from last night to help move your paper forward. You will have the entire class period to work tomorrow! Woohoo!
Business Management:
Here is the note from Tanya Johson:
Here are a few important updates about the upcoming competition:
1. Competition May 6th
As companies solidify their business plans and grow their bottom line, it’s time to start working on an annual report for the Competition! I I have attached the 1st place company’s plan from last year and the guidelines and criteria are listed on page 4 of the attachment. Also, if you move onto the National Competition you will also need to complete a 2 minute commercial (details for that can be found on page 6 of the attached document).
2. All Annual Reports and Commercials are due to my email by Friday April 24th at 4pm.
This is a strict guideline so please submit prior to Friday. All teams will attend the competition and have a trade show booth, but the top 10 teams ranked by judges solely by their annual report will also present a 4 minute pitch on May 6th. The pitch is to follow guidelines of the attached on page 8. For those selected to present, a PowerPoint will be allowed that is 3 slides or less. This PPT can include a logo, picture of product, and financials for example. The idea is for the presentation to enhance the presentation, but not be the sole focus. All teams attending, not just those asked to present, will be eligible for various awards and it is mandatory they attend the Competition with a trade show booth to culminate their JA experience.
As an FYI JA’s National Competition in D.C. is also done this way where we submit all plans to JA headquarters and the top 15 teams are invited to attend based on the criteria attached. We are trying to come as close to their model as possible so the students experience the most success possible at the National competition.
3. Marketing through our JA website
To promote each company, we would love to put their product or service info on our website. Please have your students send me the following info by Wednesday, April 1stif they would like to be included: School, Company Name, Logo, Website or site with company info, and Product Information. We hope this will help them sell more!
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Creatives. . .
- Remember your blog!
- Sarah Kay: "If I Should Have a Daughter"
- Here is Julian's recommendation: "Signs": https://youtu.be/iO46HdK3fzc\
April is National Poetry Month! Woohoo!
Tuesday, Ma
rch 31st, 2015
H9:
1. Make two columns and begin by brainstorming. Look for nuance.
2. Give your comparison a point. Rank the information you have, and then ask yourself the question: “So what?”
3. List revealing similarities and differences, then ask “So what?”
4. Focus on one key comparison. Rank the importance of your items.
5. Each side must not be given equal space. Use one comparison primarily to illuminate the other.
6. Focus on unexpected similarities and differences.
7. Consider how you want to organize your essay:
a. Subject A then Subject B
b. Organize by topic and talk about each: A1B1, A2B2, C1C2, etc.
c. A then B then A1B1, A2B2, etc.
rch 31st, 2015
H9:
- Review the following articles on Medea. Try to find some ideas to craft an essay around. Happy reading.
- Here is a great handout explaining the compare/contrast essay: https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/WritingaCompareContrastEssay.pdf
- Here are some ideas about setting up a compare/contrast essay:
- Compare Contrast Essays:
1. Make two columns and begin by brainstorming. Look for nuance.
2. Give your comparison a point. Rank the information you have, and then ask yourself the question: “So what?”
3. List revealing similarities and differences, then ask “So what?”
4. Focus on one key comparison. Rank the importance of your items.
5. Each side must not be given equal space. Use one comparison primarily to illuminate the other.
6. Focus on unexpected similarities and differences.
7. Consider how you want to organize your essay:
a. Subject A then Subject B
b. Organize by topic and talk about each: A1B1, A2B2, C1C2, etc.
c. A then B then A1B1, A2B2, etc.
| Medea analysis for paper ideas |
| find_kinds_of_weak_theses.doc |
| the_10_on_1medea2014.docx |
| Sample Student Essay: "Twisted Hearts" |
Business Mangement:
CCAToday: Today the team worked on filling out the app so it can be published. Woohoo! Additionally, the sales team, Madison and Kinni were tasked with creating a chart with all of the contacts they have made thus far and what transpired based on previous communication. I asked Rachel and Jay to work on norming the team (with Jared leading the way) with some rules so that every tribe member feels connected to a task. Today, several team members participated in the National Nutrition Day. Well done! The set up looked good! Woohoo!
Lastly, Tali, it's not clear what you are working on within the team so please connect with Rachel and/or Jay tomorrow in class. Additionally, Isalbelle and Kylie may need new tasks to work on as the company moves forward.
RideNSurf: We had a team meeting where the team now has the following rules. Additionally it was clarified that each team member would work on very specific goals to move the company forward while you are all on "hold" to launch your business.
Here are the team rules:
Life Support Chargers
The girls moved their table next to the National Nutrition Month Event and rented out only 2 chargers today. Business is slow. They may need to address a different strategy to rent out chargers. Woohoo!
CCA ReSurf Event - I have yet to see the details of the event mapped out. Hopefully your team worked on the flow of the entire day. come to me and I will show you a detailed sample.
CCAToday: Today the team worked on filling out the app so it can be published. Woohoo! Additionally, the sales team, Madison and Kinni were tasked with creating a chart with all of the contacts they have made thus far and what transpired based on previous communication. I asked Rachel and Jay to work on norming the team (with Jared leading the way) with some rules so that every tribe member feels connected to a task. Today, several team members participated in the National Nutrition Day. Well done! The set up looked good! Woohoo!
Lastly, Tali, it's not clear what you are working on within the team so please connect with Rachel and/or Jay tomorrow in class. Additionally, Isalbelle and Kylie may need new tasks to work on as the company moves forward.
RideNSurf: We had a team meeting where the team now has the following rules. Additionally it was clarified that each team member would work on very specific goals to move the company forward while you are all on "hold" to launch your business.
- Ian - oversees projects, sends out team emails Monday and Friday. Additionally, he will do research on trending in transportation in the last 10 years. This will be part of the marketing presentation on Thursday.
- Tyler - has repositioned himself in marketing and will work on looking at trends in transportation as well to address why this business is the best opportunity now. Why now?
- Wyatt - will be in charge or filing the company as a corporation and about the functional details of the business. (operations)
- Edward - Was in charge of finance but needs to meet with the team to figure out what he has been working on as of late.
- Aram - Will work with Luke on a comparison chart showing RideNSurf's competive advantage.
Here are the team rules:
- Team members must share all documents.
- Ian will e-mail the entire team every Monday and Friday (Chufo will be cc'd) to keep everyone on the same page.
- When you are going to be absent, you must e-mail and or text the entire team so that we can plan accordingly.
- There will be no gaming, playing during class time.
- Ian will be here by 9:45 and the rest of the team at 9:38 every day.
- The team will have a meeting once a week, to air out any critical issues.
Life Support Chargers
The girls moved their table next to the National Nutrition Month Event and rented out only 2 chargers today. Business is slow. They may need to address a different strategy to rent out chargers. Woohoo!
CCA ReSurf Event - I have yet to see the details of the event mapped out. Hopefully your team worked on the flow of the entire day. come to me and I will show you a detailed sample.
Creatives. . . You should be blogging! Woohoo!
Monday, March 30th, 2015
H9: WOTD - None
Here are the work opportunities and sign ups!
Hi teams! Everyone is moving along really well. Here is what I know thus far:
Creatives: Let the Blogging begin. . . Here are some blog options.
H9: WOTD - None
- Please finish your comparison/contrast chart of the two plays.
- Book Spin 2.0 continues tomorrow.
Here are the work opportunities and sign ups!
- Tuesday, National Nutrition Month: Kylie S; Isabelle L; Taryn; Austin; Sam
- Wednesday, Choices Night for Incoming Freshman: Tali; Wyatt; Sam; Rachel
- May 16th Gala Event: Hannah B; Tali; Julia; Jiten; Annie; Kylie; Lorenzo; Stephanie; Wyatt; Luke; Katrine Kylie B; Isabelle; Spencer; Jay
Hi teams! Everyone is moving along really well. Here is what I know thus far:
- CCA Today - received a beta of the app. Rachel, Jay and Hannah B will be working on the app tonight and then will publish it. Hannah B proposed creating a short video to use for promotional materials so I have asked Kinni and Madison to work with her on the video as the sales team will use it as a means to educate clients on the vision of the app. Jared, from HR, has been tasked with contacting Kelsey, the envoy of Joy, and former CCA student to coach him on how to teach the entire team about better commucation and how to sell their app to the school. Jared has also been tasked with communicating a list of reasons why downloading the app is compelling for the CCA student, parent, etc. I also asked Jay to share out the app with the team so everyone can see what the product looks like. Someone should be making live posts in preparation for the app launch. Also we need timelines for everything. You are so close to greatness. Don't lose energy now!
- CCA ReSurf collaboration: Surfboards were delivered to Angela Jackson's class! Woohoo! The event is moving forward. This week we need timelines and follow up on all of the event details. Congratulations team!
- RideNSurf: There has been strong marketing on Instagram but I've had no updates about what your team members are working on every day. I have requested a team meeting tomorrow for your group so we can set some norms to help you through this stressful time.
- Life Support Chargers - Woohoo! You launched last Friday and rented out 4 chargers. Kudos to you! Now you need to pivot and make sure you set up in the best possible area. Also, the team talked about using me as a point of contact to rent chargers out all the day long. I am here for you, team!
- I have been posting grades for you and some of you folks need to make sure you communicate more within your teams. This week's goals are around Marketing, Timelines, and exploring the Industry landscape you are working within.
- By Thursday you need to have a Marketing plan and timelines, have a few slides documenting the business landscape and competition. Address the questions: Why is your business perfect right at this moment? Why do we need your business now and how is it different from your competition? What do you know about your competition? You will have 7 minutes to present. This time you will be graded on time. So. . . make sure someone on the team practices. Additionally it cannot be someone who has presented thus far. This will be your team final. : ) Woohoo!
Creatives: Let the Blogging begin. . . Here are some blog options.
- https://wordpress.org/
- Please check below in the Blog 2015 document to see if you were approved!
| blog_2015.docx |
| experiential_blog_adventure_and_contract2015.docx |
You should visit. . . poets.org
Today's Poem:
Rune of the Finland WomanMarilyn Hacker, 1942
For Sára Karig
“You are so wise," the reindeer said, “you can bind the winds of the world in a single strand.”
H. C. Andersen, “The Snow Queen”
She could bind the world’s winds in a single strand.
She could find the world’s words in a singing wind.
She could lend a weird will to a mottled hand.
She could wind a willed word from a muddled mind.
She could wend the wild woods on a saddled hind.
She could sound a wellspring with a rowan wand.
She could bind the wolf’s wounds in a swaddling band.
She could bind a banned book in a silken skin.
She could spend a world war on invaded land.
She could pound the dry roots to a kind of bread.
She could feed a road gang on invented food.
She could find the spare parts of the severed dead.
She could find the stone limbs in a waste of sand.
She could stand the pit cold with a withered lung.
She could handle bad puns in the slang she learned.
She could dandle foundlings in their mother tongue.
She could plait a child’s hair with a fishbone comb.
She could tend a coal fire in the Arctic wind.
She could mend an engine with a sewing pin.
She could warm the dark feet of a dying man.
She could drink the stone soup from a doubtful well.
She could breathe the green stink of a trench latrine.
She could drink a queen’s share of important wine.
She could think a few things she would never tell.
She could learn the hand code of the deaf and blind.
She could earn the iron keys of the frozen queen.
She could wander uphill with a drunken friend.
She could bind the world’s winds in a single strand.
Today's Poem:
Rune of the Finland WomanMarilyn Hacker, 1942
For Sára Karig
“You are so wise," the reindeer said, “you can bind the winds of the world in a single strand.”
H. C. Andersen, “The Snow Queen”
She could bind the world’s winds in a single strand.
She could find the world’s words in a singing wind.
She could lend a weird will to a mottled hand.
She could wind a willed word from a muddled mind.
She could wend the wild woods on a saddled hind.
She could sound a wellspring with a rowan wand.
She could bind the wolf’s wounds in a swaddling band.
She could bind a banned book in a silken skin.
She could spend a world war on invaded land.
She could pound the dry roots to a kind of bread.
She could feed a road gang on invented food.
She could find the spare parts of the severed dead.
She could find the stone limbs in a waste of sand.
She could stand the pit cold with a withered lung.
She could handle bad puns in the slang she learned.
She could dandle foundlings in their mother tongue.
She could plait a child’s hair with a fishbone comb.
She could tend a coal fire in the Arctic wind.
She could mend an engine with a sewing pin.
She could warm the dark feet of a dying man.
She could drink the stone soup from a doubtful well.
She could breathe the green stink of a trench latrine.
She could drink a queen’s share of important wine.
She could think a few things she would never tell.
She could learn the hand code of the deaf and blind.
She could earn the iron keys of the frozen queen.
She could wander uphill with a drunken friend.
She could bind the world’s winds in a single strand.
POETRY EVENT THIS FRIDAY from 6 to 8 pm in the Nest.
Friday, March 27th, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
Creatives:
H9:
- HW: Please read and annotate the rest of the play: Medea.
- Book Spin 2.0 is due on Monday. Remember that you should practice your pitch!
Business Management:
- Have a great weekend!
Creatives:
- Blogging begins next week! Have fun!
Thursday, March 26th, 2015
H9
H9
- Prefix Quiz tomorrow: Here are the quizlets from the team. They are pretty much all the same, but I didn't want to show any bias so here they are. . . thank you, super students.
- Nick: http://quizlet.com/76418206/prefixes-part-1-flash-cards/
Business Management:
Great presentations today! Well done. As we move forward, here is what each team should be working on for next week:
Creatives:
Great presentations today! Well done. As we move forward, here is what each team should be working on for next week:
- CCAToday - Get something in writing about timelines and deadlines for app development. Also, Lorenzo needs to check in with the app developer to make sure that the CPMs are tracked within the app for billing purposes. Lastly, the sales team needs to develop some kind of one-pager, or video explaining the app and it's intention. Do you guys have a website? If not, launch one next week. People may ask you questions about your business and you need a space to explain and brag about your app.
- RideNSurf - It's market research time. You need to get on the same page about pricing and exactly who your customer is. Finish paper work and apply for corporation status. Woohoo.
- CCA ReSurf Event - Confirm details with Nate Jarrel, the Art staff, the food contact through ReSurf. Develop a marketing plan around the event and follow up with Tanner on costs for the space.
- Life Support Chargers - Launch your business! Start collecting data on phone chargers. Woohoo! Make sure you have a system to track your users. Ask questions when people rent out the chargers. Marketing, marketing, marketing.
Creatives:
- Your videos are due tomorrow. Bring your food to share and be ready to have fun. Defend your art, people!
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
H9: HW
Business Management:
Creatives:
H9: HW
- Here is the link to Medea. Read and annotate to line where Jason exits after his confrontation with Medea. (li 748)
- Remember that we have MOVED the BOOK SPIN 2.0 to Monday per your request. Feel the love.
- But yes, you will have a prefixes quiz on Friday and a reading quiz tomorrow per Tai's request. Thank you, Tai.
Business Management:
- Tomorrow you will present to Ken and I the financials of your company and give us an update on what has happened this week.
- On Friday we will receive direction from Tanya Johnson from Junior Achievement on the winning business plan from last year. We will begin to model our plans accordingly.
- I also have updates on the Foundation Gala on May 16th. For those of you who need event credit, this could be a fun opportunity to practice your business savvy and make the grade. : )
Creatives:
- Tomorrow, we will lock in your blogging ideas.
- Friday will be our mini cinefest. Get ready for fun viewing.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
H9:
Business Management:
This week we will start to work out the different parts of the business plan. Here is one that I asked you to look over. We will talk tomorrow about how to begin to unpack the BIG DOCUMENT.
Creatives:
H9:
- WOTD: Remember that they on on the prefix list (see under last night's homework).
- HW: HW: Here is the link to Medea. Read and annotate to line where Jason exits after his confrontation with Medea. (li 748)
- Tomorrow we will have lab time to work on our powerpoint Pecha Kuchas. Remember that Book Spin 2.0 will be this Friday!
- Also, we will have our first prefix quiz on Friday. Wow--it's a big day.
Business Management:
- Here are some opportunities for event credit this term:
- Poetry Event this Friday in the Nest: Stephanie, Katrine, Julie, and Spencer
- You may attend the event for Half an Event Credit. -- You need 2 for the entire term.
- Next Tuesday is National Nutrition Month Day. Work the nutrition booth and help out during lunch and receive credit. So far I have: Kylie S., Isabelle L, Taryn, and Austin.
- The Foundation Gala - Work the event and take out all of your event credit at once!
This week we will start to work out the different parts of the business plan. Here is one that I asked you to look over. We will talk tomorrow about how to begin to unpack the BIG DOCUMENT.
Creatives:
- Friday is our big Movie Event -- bring food to share. There are three parts to turn in: Storyboard, the script, the movie!
- Remember that on Thursday we will lock in our blog assignments.
Monday, March 23th, 2015
H9:
H9:
- HW: Here is the link to Medea. Read to li 422 (where Creon exits with his attendants)
- Remember that our Book Spin 2.0 is this Friday. : )
- Review your prefixes from our handout and our words of the day on this week's sheet.
| english_9-_introductory_list_(prefixes,_part_1)-_with_sample_word_definitions.docx |
Business Management: Let me know if you'd like to work this Friday for the poetry event. It will be from 5:30 to 8:30
- Nest Internship feedback from Diane and me thus far: Remember that we need to wear closed-toed shoes while working behind the counter and in the kitchen; also, no gum chewing please. Things to work toward: 1. Posting announcements for the Nest all week (Yes, you did that! Hurray!) 2. Sending out an "All Staff" email promoting food in the Nest 3. Posting on the Nest Instagram to get people excited about visiting the space. 4. Cleaning the tables and the space so it feels clutter free and peaceful.
Friday, March 20, 2015
H9:
H9:
- WOTD: See the inside of your "Prefixes" handout. You are responsible for the words as well! : ) Per the request of Nick, of course.
- HW: None
- Next Friday: You will have your first "Prefixes" Quiz & Book Spin 2.0 is due.
| Book Spin 2.0 |
| Prefixes with sample words - Test is Friday |
Business Management:
- HW: Launch your business, people!
- So, this weekend RideNSurf should be active for the first time! Woohoo!
- Life Support Chargers will launch next week and hopefully, CCAToday can see a working version of their app by the end of the week. It's all looking good!
- CCA Artists Resurf Collaboration needs to lock down a date but thus far it's sounding really positive and wonderful.
- Zach, please be ready to present an update on FuriousPVP on Monday. I can't wait to see what's happening.
- NEXT WEEK: LAUNCH AND BEGIN HEAVY MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. Next, start to create a template for your business plan.
Creatives:
HW: None - Remember that next Friday you need to produce your 3 part assignment: "Challenge a Commonly Held Viewpoint"
HW: None - Remember that next Friday you need to produce your 3 part assignment: "Challenge a Commonly Held Viewpoint"
- Script
- Storyboard: See a great resource for storyboards from Mark Raines' site here!
- Film