Thursday, August 21, 2014

Journal Entries: 8/18-8/22

Unit Vocabulary
Interfere- to get in the way of; to come into opposition.
Empathy- able to understand the feelings of others
CAHSEE- California High School Exit Exam
Common Core- Standards followed by 48 states
Intelligence- capacity for learning, reasoning, and understanding. 
Literacy- ability to read and write.
Assess- to estimate or judge

8/18

"The limits of my language means the limits of my world." - Ludwig !.

What has been your experience with Language Arts (English) classes? Good or bad? Why? What do you hope for this year?

8/19

"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." - Salvador Dali

What is intelligence? How can you tell if someone is intelligent? In what ways can someone be intelligent? Give me specific examples.

8/20

"We can't change the world unless we change ourselves." -Tupac

What does this quote mean to you? How can people change the world? How will you make a difference? 

Next, list 3-5 struggles or problems negatively affecting the world/ society/ community.

8/21

"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Gandhi

Is it possible for one person to make a difference? Where does the world need the most help  right now? Why?

Next, list 3-5 people (living or dead) that has positively influenced you, society, or the world.

8/22

Make-up day: No Journal Entry. 

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