FHS Seniors/Class of 2021-Seniors/Class of 2021 Assignments
- Instructor
- Meridith Pooler
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Description
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This classroom is an outlet for important grade level information to be distributed. Guidance Counselors, CIT's, Administration, Department Coordinators, and Mrs. Pooler, Library Media Specialist; are here for your grade level concerns. Mrs. Pooler will be addressing research and technology concerns through this classroom. By posting daily questions addressing information literacy, technology issues, research, literature, and frequently asked questions; we'll be providing you with hands-on experience using various technological tools.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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This is the Final Question of the School Year! What book/books do you plan on reading this summer?
Attached find the Summer Reading List. Please have a wonderful summer. Be safe and practice Social Distancing.
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Click and read the article "Prevent the Summer Slide." After reading this article, name one thing you can do to prevent "summer slide"?
This assignment is not mandatory. These assignments are designed to help you build college and career ready skills.
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Have a beautiful weekend! If you plan on attending any PEACEFUL Social Justice Protests, PLEASE make sure you adhere to the Social distancing Guidelines set by the CDC. Wear a mask and stay six feet apart. Don't touch your face, bring hand sanitizer, remove shoes and clothes immediately when getting home, and take a shower. Covid-19 is still out there and these protests are perfect places for it to spread. Have you been practicing social distancing?
This is not mandatory. These questions are designed to sharpen your skills for college and career readiness by analyzing and using credible and reliable sources.
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Did you share the NJ Department of Education survey regarding school opening with your parents? It needs to be completed by June 8th.
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What is the definition of a "bad apple"? Should a few "bad apples" represent the bunch? Why or why not?
This is not mandatory. These questions are designed to prepare you for college and career readiness via information literacy. Critique and analyze all avenues of media.
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Mr. Walker, Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." I have attached a meme which further quotes Dr. King. Please read it and reflect. If this is too painful for you, I completely understand. I may never be able to know directly how you feel, but I am here and I grieve alongside you. Mr. Walker also stressed the importance of being "critical viewers of media, including print, television, internet, video, social media, and other digital spaces." This week I'll help you "imagine and make personal goals to promote a just society," as Mr. Walker has asked us to.
These lessons are designed to help you prepare for college and career readiness by evaluating sources for credibility and reliability.
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Just in time for the weekend. Watch this video on "Why We Can't Just Pick a Movie." Select the term for having trouble making decisions bcause there are an overwhelming amount of decisions. If you'd like, in the private comments, tell me what series or movie you are watching this weekend? Have a wonderful weekend!
This assignment is not mandatory. These assignmens are develped to helpwith college and career readiness.
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Learning is a crucial part of growing personally and professionally. Listed are ways that learning can help you. Which of these is incorrect?
These assignments are created to help you sharpen your college and career readiness skills.
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Watch this 2 minute video defining plagiarism and providing strategies for how to avoid plagiarizing. What are the conscequences (what happens) if you plagiarize?
This assignment is not mandatory. The skills addressed are related to college and career readiness.
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Check out the image "Mask Up!" from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Read the paragraph extracted from the CDC regarding why we should be covering our mouths. Which combination is the lowest risk of transmitting Covid-19?
This is not mandatory. These lessons are designed to help you prepare for college and career readiness by understanding the importance of the use of credible and reliable sources.
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Watch this 1 minute video of a bugle playing "Taps". Learn about how the song originated in the history.com article. Tell if you've ever heard this song? Where? How did it make you feel? Take this time to honor and mourn those that have fought and lost their lives defending our country. We have a long way to go to get it right. Use this time to recognize our freedom that others have died for; and what you can do to change the social injustices that still exist. Enjoy your extended Memorial Day Weekend. See you Tuesday!
This is not mandatory. These lessons are developed to prepare you for college and career readiness.
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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day four: Give suggestions of ways to make virtual learning more successful. The teachers would love your GENTLE feedback. **NEW--Watch the video to help you "Make Great Slides for Presentations". Much of the video will not pertain to this assignment since we are not presenting, I need you to put all info on the slide. But know when you are using a slide, it is truly just to enhance what you are speaking about and keep your audience engaged.
Select the slide I've created for you.
I have sent feedback to several students who have asked, on how to make their slides better. (They were great but remember, we all have room for improvement)
I will check over the slides and return with feedback tomorrow.
Things to look out for, change the title for each slide. Make sure if you are animating, the picture comes in after what you stated. We were safe at home (picture) I got good grades (picture of good grades) I exercised (picture slides in) .
If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
I have sent feedback to several students who have asked, on how to make their slides better. (They were great but remember, we all have room for improvement)
I will check over the slides and return with feedback tomorrow.
Things to look out for, change the title for each slide. Make sure if you are animating, the picture comes in after what you stated. We were safe at home (picture) I got good grades (picture of good grades) I exercised (picture slides in) .
If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day three: List three things that you find to be a negative experience from learning at home. Watch the first 45 seconds of the attached video and add an image for each and see if you can animate the slide.
Select the slide I've created for you. DO ONLY ONE SLIDE EVERYDAY. Do not "turn in" until Thursday.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day two: List three things that you find to be a positive experience from learning at home. Watch the first 45 seconds of the attached video and add an image for each and see if you can animate the slide.
Select the slide I've created for you. DO ONLY ONE SLIDE EVERYDAY. Do not "turn in" until Thursday.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day one: Replace the Title with your title. Subtitle is name, homeroom, and grade level. Make it your own. Change the theme, add an image, make a background. Remember, we use slides to present. Your audience would be in front of you
Select the slide I've created for you. DO ONLY ONE SLIDE EVERYDAY. Do not "turn in" until Thursday.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.
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Is the "Coronavirus Update:" article attached current according to it's informtion?
These assignments are not mandatory. They are created to sharpen your information literacy skills that will prepare you for college and career readiness.
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If you've received a phone, tablet, or hotspot from our school grant program; please write a paragraph or two on how it has impacted your ability to complete your school work. The people from the grant are working on receiving more funding for future grants. Your submission will help them to obtain another grant. Please include your grade and classes the devices have helped you gain access and possible improvement. (NO MORE THAN TWO PARAGRAPHS)
This is not mandatory and only applies to those who have received a phone (17-18), tablet (18-19), or hotspot (19-20). Depending on the quality of your work, I will provide s few community service hours. Check your spelling and grammar before submitting. NO MORE THAN TWO PARAGRAPHS!
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We've talked about how important it is to evaluate our sources before deciding if it is credible and reliable. Using the CRAAP method, currency is the first step to making sure the source is credible and reliable. "When was the information published? Is it up to date?" Please attach an article discussing coronavirus. Answer the currency question. Tell when the article was published. Is it up to date?
This assignment is not mandatory. These lessons are designed to prepare you for college and career readiness.
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Your teachers have been working overtime during this remote learning. Take a minute to thank your teachers in any way you choose. An email, create a slide, make a poster using docs or slides, send an inspiring teacher quote, etc. Tell me who you sent a thank you to.
This assignment is not mandatory.
Photo courtesy of New Profit via WKTV.com
Photo courtesy of New Profit via WKTV.com
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Watch this 2 minute video describing why it's important to cite when you're writing. What is intellectual crediblity?
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Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US? Hint: Use the contents section from this History.com article to find your answer quickly. History.com is sponsored by A&E television networks. LLC.
This assignment is not mandatory. These assignments are designed to increase college and career readiness.
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May the 4th be with you! What message is being conveyed in this video?
This assignment is not mandatory.
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Record one thing you learned about evaluating sources for credibility, after watching this 3 minute video from the NC State University Library.
These lessons are not mandatory. They will help you become more college and career ready.
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Is it important to know about the owners of a website you are citing? Why?
This exercise is not mandatory. It will help you develop Information literacy skills necessary for College and Career readiness.
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Using the attached Media Bias Chart from adfontesmedia.com, which of the following networks is the most neutral or balanced bias?
This assignment is not mandatory. It will assist in developing your Information Literacy Skills for College and Career Readiness.
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Interesting 4 minute video discussing adfontesmedia.com, a website that analyzes media bias. Also included is a chart Do you think this outlet has bias of its own? Why or why not?
This exercise is not mandatory. It will help you develop Information literacy skills necessary for College and Career readiness.
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After viewing the "Distance Learning in Session" PDF provided by the Jersey City Board of Education attached, please choose an area you will be focusing on improving this week.
These lessons aren't mandatory. They are developed to help you to use credible and reliable sources as well as developing organization skills to assist in your success.
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Is this 4 minute long YouTube video from ABC News reliable? Why or why not?
Remember these assignments are not mandatory, they are here to help you understand the importance of reliable and credible sources.
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After reading the article, "You're doing it wrong: 7 tips to recycle better." Which one of the tips can you do better to help save the earth?
Remember this is not mandatory. It is a platform for you to better understand the importance of using reliable sources.
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Happy 50th Anniversay of Earth Day! Watch this 5 minute video containing facts and data over the past 50 years. Complete the quiz. HINT: The answers are at 3:18, 3:28, 3:37, 3:44, 3:53, 3:58, 4:06, 4:09, and 4:14.
This is not mandatory. It will help you to learn how to retrieve information from infortmative and reliable sources. This video was made by the American Museum of Natural History (reliable source).
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What year was the very first Earth Day celebrated?
Click on the earthday.org link and find the answer to your daily question. (It is in the first sentence). Feel free to read more and learn about Earth Day and its significance. Remember this is not mandatory. I am here to help you learn about reliable sources. Stay well.
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Hey guys! Take a look at this kindness challenge. See if you can get a row horizontal, vertical, diagonal, round robin (All the spaces around the board), or the whole board! X them as you go. Don't turn your board in until the break is over. Have fun! :)
Remember this isn't mandatory. Please have fun, stay safe, wear a face mask, and practice social distancing.
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Read the article (ONE PARAGRAPH LONG) Can you go for a nature walk, bike ride, or hike at Liberty State Park today?
Follow up on my walk in the park and the lack of social distancing. Check out this coronavirus update provided by nj.gov (one paragraph long.) Remember these assignments are not mandatory. They will improve your skills in Information Literacy.
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Using the link from the CDC below, complete the Form.
These assignments are not mandatory, they are designed to help you understand the importance of Information Literacy.
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If you venture out of your home, are you wearing a mask? Watch this 45 second youtube video from the Surgeon General explaining how to create a homemade mask. This video is posted on the CDC website (credible source.)
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Watch the video and use the website to complete this Google Form.
Remember, this is optional, NOT mandatory.
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I can't stress the importance of using reliable sources to retrieve and process information. I will demonstrate how to navigate the CDC website in order to help you answer this question. First watch the youtube video explaining how you will find your answer. Then, click the CDC website below, how many positive Covid-19 test results have their been in Hudson County?
Remember, these questions are optional. You do not have to answer them. I am here to help you grow academically through research and technology.
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The Guidance Counselors would like your personal email address to sign you up for your Naviance accounts. If you've already created an account, provide the email that you've used to create that account. Please complete this form providing your personal email. Remember this is NOT your jcpsnj account. COMPLETE THE FORM, DO NOT SEND IT VIA PRIVATE COMMENT.
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Where do you write your message in an email?
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Did you complete your work this week?
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Good Afternoon All! Please reach out to your teachers to be invited or get the class code. The online assignments are counting towards your grades. Are you connected to all your classes Google Classrooms?
You do not have to complete the daily question. But if you do, remember to click "submit." Be safe!