2nd ANNUAL LITERACY EVENT*

Announces its 2nd Annual

Literacy Event . . .

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INSPIRATIONS

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A Poetic Journey through VOICES

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Wednesday, May 18th 2011

2:30PM

THEARC Theatre

STUDENTS:

Please submit all poetry and poetic performances to your Reading/Language Arts teacher by

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Publishing Party

What

PUBLISHING PARTY

Who

 7B

When

 April 7th 

Time

12:15-12:45

Where

WMSG Library 

Why

Persuasive essay what the student believes to be the greatest contribution to society. 

ALL PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Star Reading Assessment

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Test Taking Tips

1. Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed.
•  If you start to feel nervous take a few deep breaths to relax.
2. Don't rush but pace yourself. 
3. Read the entire question and look for keywords.
4. Always read the whole question carefully. Don't make assumptions about what the question might be.
5. Don't worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test in front of you.

Extra Credit Opportunity

Go to this website and find your Congress person - What is his/her mailing address or email address? 

Bring this information in on Monday to receive extra credit. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Women's History Month (Grade Replacement or Extra Credit)

As we learned during Black History Month 2011, in order to embrace our future we must understand our past. In observation of Women's History Month,  research the life and accomplishments of Dr. Dorothy Height. Then write a biographical sketch that explains who Dr. Dorothy Height was and her impact on society; there is a lot. You do not need to include everything! A biographical sketch is short and focuses on the following questions:

Paragraph 1 (and 2, if a second paragraph is needed)

• Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
• What makes this person special or interesting?
• What kind of effect she have on the community? other people? 
• What events shaped or changed this person's life?
• Did she overcome obstacles? Take risks? Get lucky? 

Paragraph 2

• What are the adjectives you would most use to describe the person?
• What examples from their life illustrate those qualities? 

Paragraph 3

• Would the world be better or worse if this person hadn't lived? How and why?
• How do you feel about this person? Explain

This assignment must be:

1. Handwritten (neatly)
2. Between 3 to 5 paragraphs in length
3. Follow the WMSG writing standards ( including proper heading)
4. Handed in Monday, March 21st 2011

You may use the following links to help you.

• Fact Monster
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
• Washington Post 

I look forward to reading your paper!

Did you forget your book at school?

Here is a complete work of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. Look for Macbeth and enjoy!

Shakespeare Plays

WORD OF THE WEEK

Cognizant
COGNIZANT

Q: Of what social issues are you cognizant? 

A: I am most cognizant of poverty.

Q: Why is it important to be cognizant of your surroundings?
A: ___________________________________________. (For extra credit, ask a teacher and record her answer)

What does it mean to be a black female in 2011?

One three centuries removed

From the scenes his father loved,

Spice grove, cinnamon tree,

What is Africa to me?

                                          

 "Heritage," Countee Cullen

In honor of Black History Month, our students are exploring their roots, while also examining what it means to be a black female in 2011.  Studying the Harlem Renaissance, the students are reading literary works by famed writers such as, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, James Weldon Johnson, and Alain Locke. However, understanding that the zeitgeist of 1920's America is much different than our current cultural climate, the students were asked to create a written piece that explains what it means to be black in 2011. This assignment can be a poem, a narrative, or a diary/journal entry. 

WHAT IS THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE?

Renaissance means rebirth and the Harlem Renaissance was a rebirth of black culture.Originally called the New Negro Movement, the Harlem Renaissance erupted from the migration of African-Americans to the northern cities. Between 1919 and 1926 black Americans left their rural southern states to move to urban cities such as New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

Faces of the Harlem Renaissance

This black urban migration led to a rise of black intellectuals and successful black artists. This movement led to  creative activity in writing, art, and music! This movement was a time for black people to explain and define their African-Americans heritage.

Who is this dapper man? 

STAR READING

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