College Reflection

-Written Research Reflection-(50 pts)

       Introduction

-      Why did you research this school

       Body paragraph

What are the most interesting things that you found out about this school- include surprising facts

and share your analysis of what you found.

                     Population

                     Campus Life and Cost

                     High School Requirements and Majors

       Person of interest paragraph- share analysis of this person.

       Closing Paragraph-

Would you still be interested in this school and why?

-Are you on the right path to getting accepted, why or why not?

-How do you feel that you did on this project? What kind of grade have you earned and why?

To Stand or Not to Stand- that is the question!

Today, we're going to be using the following articles (or one of your choosing) to discuss this important topic.

National Anthem and NFL players

97 year old war veteran kneels

'NFL kneeling shows disrespect'


In your journal, after reading the article, please write a 4-5 sentence summary and then
use Higher Level Questioning to ask 4-5 discussion questions.

We will have a discussion during the last 15 minutes in class, but also review what makes a good higher level question. 

**Any of these articles can be used for Social Studies

AVID 7- Agenda for Sept. 20

Hi Everyone, unfortunately I couldn't be with you today... Please be responsible, and help out the sub as much as possible today.


Your agenda today is as follows..
1)  Write down your word of the day on Cornell Notes-


                        Abyss- A hole or space so big and deep that it is bottomless
                                      noun
                                        syn- pit, void
                                  for your comp. sent, answer the q.- Would you like to go into an abyss?




2) Go onto Google Docs or Google Slides and type up 3 Haikus.
**For extra credit, add pictures or do an extra couple of Haikus




3) If time allows, please write one page of Cornell notes for any of your classes.  (this assignment is worth 2 tickets, if done well)




Good luck- can't wait to hear the great report from the sub.

AVID's College of the Week- AVID8 First quarter project

In order to further AVID-ize the school and further educate ourselves about Colleges and Universities throughout our country, AVID students will be researching a different college every weeks or so.  You will be working with one other AVID student in our class for this assignment.

In order to get started, please click on the Link below to find out which college is for you.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges




For your 'in class presentations', you are expected to be well prepared.
1) Slides should be memorized.
2) You should be dressed in a professional manner. 
3) You should be able to read all words, terms and phrases on your slides.
4) You should expect certain questions and be  prepared to answer them.


Presentation Dates:
Roniya and Mikhaila- 9/25
Nate and Lania- 10/2
Anthony and Yesselin- 10/10
Amairany and Daisy- 10/16
Andres and Judy- 10/23
Lubia and Thompson- 10/30
Sofia and Jovanny- 11/6
Sabrina and Yessenia- 11/13
Daniela and Junior- 11/20
Santiago and Christian- 11/27
Johanna, Kendy, Max- 12/4