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Thursday, September 28, 2017

HHS HumaneEdClub Website

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HIALEAH HIGH

HUMANE ED CLUB

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

E2: Building Bridges. Before Reading 1

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Monday, September 19, 2016

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Welcome Back School Year 2016-17

WELCOME PRESENTATION

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Friday, January 22, 2016

Be Inspired Journal: What did you learn from your mistakes?

Describe the best mistake you've made and all the positive things you learned from that mistake.

Friday, November 13, 2015

ESOL 3. Unit 3: The Sword in the Stone

Unit 3: The Sword in the Stone

ESOL 4. The Freedom Writers Vocab

Week 10 Vocabulary:

Friday, October 23, 2015

Green City Challenge: Obama's Clean Power Plan.

OVERVIEW

On August 3, 2015, President Obama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Clean Power Plan - a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. Students will research the Plan and understand how government is taking a leadership role when it comes to regulating energy. Students will explore issues of environmental responsibility and pros and cons of a changing power sources in the United States.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Research Obama's Clean Power Plan using the links provided. Discuss the plan and its effects as a class. Write a persuasive essay (500 words) explaining the plan goals, presenting the pros and cons, the n convincing the reader why s/he should be for or against the Plan.

GUIDELINES

Visit the sites provided in the 'Resources section bellow
Write a 500 words persuasive essay using Google Docs.
Submit a copy to education@coralgablesmuseum.org

RESOURCES

VALUE: 5 Points and 5 Community Service Hours.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

LOVE IS LOVE. What do you think?

One of the latest controversial issues that gained national coverage and was taken to court was same sex marriage. It seams to define the political arena. Republicans are mostly with some few exceptions against it, and Democrats with a few exceptions are for it. Campaigners used the phrase LOVE IS LOVE, and LOVE WINS. In the midst of this controversy what will be your position on this issue.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Edge C :: Unite 2. "La Vida Robot" Prepare to Read p.124 / Before Reading p. 125

ESOL 4 / EDGE C

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Unit 2: Against The Odds

Learning Targets:

By the end of this class I will be able to

Create an Anticipation Guide
Learn Key Vocabulary
Identify the Nonfiction Text Features
Determine Importance

PREPARE TO READ

Essential Question: How do People Challenge Expectations?

Selection: La Vida Robot p. 124

Journal: Make a Connection p. 124 (Anticipation Guide)

Key Vocabulary: Copy all the vocabulary words on your Vocab Section. Mark the words that you know and do a vocab work with the ones you don’t know, example: perpetually, procrastinate (Define, write an example, look for synonym and antonyms, and write three sentences on your own. )

BEFORE READING

Genre: Nonfiction (Technological Magazine Article)

Literary Analysis: Nonfiction Text Features p.125

Reading Strategy: Determine Importance p. 125

Homework:

Reading, Writing, and … Recreation pp. 149-152

Writing Portfolio: Write an Autobiographical Narrative. 211-225

Due: October 22/23

CLASS 2 ____________________________________

October 1/2, 2015

Unit 2: Against The Odds

PREPARE TO READ

Essential Question: How do People Challenge Expectations?

Selection: La Vida Robot p. 124

Journal: Mini Grammar Lesson: Pronoun

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

A personal pronoun indicates

· The person(s) speaking (first person): I, me, we or us
· The person(s) being spoken to (second person): you
· The person(s) or thing(s) being spoken about (third person): he, him, she, her, it, they, or them

Example

I command you to tell it quickly

I = first person pronoun; you = second person pronoun; it = third person pronoun

Practice

In the sentences below, underline each personal pronoun. Indicate whether the personal pronoun is first, second, or third person.

1. He found them sprawled in sleep, suspecting nothing.
2. I have stood on these cliffs longer than you know.
3. We have sailed across the sea to find him.

READING

Genre: Nonfiction (Technological Magazine Article)

LEARNING TARGETS

· Literary Analysis: Nonfiction Text Features p.125

· Reading Strategy: Determine Importance p. 125

· La Vida Robot Part I pp. 126-130

1- Text Features: Subheads can help clarify the order in which things happen. How do the subheads in this selection give you an overview of events?

2- Identify Main Idea/Details: Unexpected details are often a signal of something important. What unexpected details are there on this page?

<- Use Visuals to Access Text: Compare the diagrams to the text. Which sentences describe the information in the diagram?

3- Language: Technology articles may include acronyms, or abbreviations made up of the initials of a technical term. Read on to find out what PWM stands for.

4- Text Features: Writers sometimes put additional information in parenthesis ( ). What does the information in parenthesis tell you here?

5- Identify Main Ideas/Details: How can you tell that Lorenzo would be a good “mechanics man”? What information in the text supports this?

Monitor Comprehension: Summarize

Give two examples of life challenges Lorenzo faced.

ESOL 2 / Edge A :: Unit 2: Prepare to Read/Before Reading pp. 92-93

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Unit 2: FAMILY MATTERS

PREPARE TO READ

Essential Question: How do Family Affect Us?

Selection: Genes: All in the Family p. 92

Journal: Make a Connection p. 92 (Create the KWL Chart)

Key Vocabulary: Copy all the vocabulary words on your Vocab Section. Mark the words that you know and do a vocab work with the ones you don’t know, example: inherit, trait (Define, write an example, look for synonym and antonyms, and write three sentences on your own. )

BEFORE READING

Literary Analysis: Nonfiction (Science Article) p. 93

Reading Strategy: Ask Questions p. 93

Homework:

Go over the Science Procedure: How To See DNA pp. 104-108

Announcement

Writing Portfolio: Write a News Article pp. 155-169. Due: October 22/23

Class 2 _______________________________________________________________________

October 1/2, 2015

Unit 2: FAMILY MATTERS

Essential Question: How do Family Affect Us?

Journal: Mini Grammar Lesson: Pronoun

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

A personal pronoun indicates

· The person(s) speaking (first person): I, me, we or us
· The person(s) being spoken to (second person): you
· The person(s) or thing(s) being spoken about (third person): he, him, she, her, it, they, or them

Example

I command you to tell it quickly

I = first person pronoun; you = second person pronoun; it = third person pronoun

Practice

In the sentences below, underline each personal pronoun. Indicate whether the personal pronoun is first, second, or third person.

He found them sprawled in sleep, suspecting nothing.

I have stood on these cliffs longer than you know.

We have sailed across the sea to find him.

READING

Genes: All in the Family Part I pp. 94-97

1- Ask Questions: How is DNA like a ladder?

2- Ask Questions: Ask and answer a where question about DNA

^ - Interpret the Diagram: Explain where DNA is found within a cell

3- Ask Questions: Ask yourself what question about chromosomes. Then answer it.

- Monitor Comprehension: Explain

Tell how genes are related to the DNA molecule.

Genes: All in the Family Part II pp. 98-99

4- Science Article. What do the text feature tell you about this section.

5- Access Vocabulary. Look up the scientific term genome. What words does it come from? When was the word created?

6- Science Article. Answer the text head question: “What’s a dominant gene?

Monitor Comprehension: Explain

Tell two things you learn about genes on pages 98-99

Genes: All in the Family Part III pp. 100-102

7- Science Article. Explain how the information in this diagram relates to the information in the section.

8- Science Article: State the facts in the paragraph

9- Access Vocabulary: What do you think clasp means? Use the photo and caption to help you figure out its meaning.

Monitor Comprehension: Summarize

Name the genetic traits mentioned on pages 100-101. What will you remember about these details?

10- Ask Questions. Stop and ask a question that is different from the section head. Then answer the question.

AFTER READING

Genes: All in the Family Part IV pp. 103

Analyze.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Sunday, August 23, 2015

WELCOME BACK 2015-16

Dear students, as the new school year begins, I wanted to welcome you back.

The first day of class is the day where you will receive general information about your classes, your teacher expectations, rules, and more.

Maybe you already know me from previous years, but if you don't, you can read more about me at our school website (link is below) where I have included a brief description of my teaching credentials.

Considering the time and age we are living and the integration of technology into just about any sector of our society including education, and being such a powerful tool for continuing education and the work world, it is my purpose to use technology in this class as much as it is possible.

Another important advantage of the use of technology is the environmental preservation. By using technology we contribute to cut our paper use and other resources, and consequently the impact it causes in cutting trees to produce paper, pencils, etc.

To learn more of the benefits of a paperless classroom check this link: http://www.teachhub.com/go-paperless-your-school

As a humane educator, I believe in the power and promise of Humane Education to create a better more humane world. This gives me a sense of purpose, and a personal commitment to do all my best to inspire my students to become solutionaries to the most critical issues of our times, doing the most good and no harm to people animals and the environment.

All the information pertaining to our class can be found online in the following links:

1- Through our school website:

http://hialeahhigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206606&type=u

Or Directly here, in my Classroom Companion Blog:

http://estopinanblog.blogspot.com

Please, after reading this welcoming message, click on the tab Classroom Materials to find out the things you will need for this class and very importantly, the first step, to fill up the Student/Parent Contact Form.

Finally, I wanted to let you know that I am here for one reason, and one reason only:

TO TEACH YOU

TO INSPIRE YOU

TO HELP YOU GROW

I'll do my part. The rest is up to you.

I hope we have a productive and exciting new school year based on mutual respect and cooperation.

Your Teacher:

Mr. Michel Estopinan.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

BACK TO SCHOOL 2014-15

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Welcome back to the 2014-15 School Year

CLICK HERE FOR WELCOMING VIDEO

Please explore the different sections of this site for classroom materials, classroom expectations, rules and procedures; the code of conduct, about this class, and other considerations to keep in mind.

We will be using a group of new online resources through the year. I will be guiding you through each resource as needed.

I hope you get ready for an exciting and successful new school year.

Mr. Estopinan.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

FCAT 2.0 Diagnostic Test

FCAT 2.0 Practice Tests

Please take this test first as a diagnostics. Print it and answer it. We will check in class and determine where do you need to make more emphasis in preparing yourself for the upcoming FCAT exam.

Click on the link below:

FCAT 2.0 Diagnostic Test

FCAT 2.0 Diagnostic Test ANSWERS

PRACTICE EXERCISES

Main Idea and Supporting Details
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FCAT READING STUDY SITES

FCAT READING STANDADRDS: http://tools.fcit.usf.edu/sss/sssSearch.php

FCAT Test Study Guide: http://www.studyguidezone.com/pdfs/fcatteststudyguide.pdf
FCAT Reading Practice Questions: http://www.studyguidezone.com/fcat_reading.htm

FCAT EXPLORER

The Reading Timeline provides comprehensive practice with the reading benchmarks tested on the 10th grade FCAT. With 23 passages and over 200 practice questions, the Reading Timeline covers topics in science and culture, using a history-based navigation. In addition, the Reading Timeline offers eight in-depth lessons on important reading skills. Each lesson gives students clear, step-by-step instruction on one important skill. School assigned log in and password required

http://www.fcatexplorer.com/

FCAT Released Tests & Questions
The FCAT Released Tests in reading, mathematics, and science should be used to increase the comfort level of students and parents with the FCAT, enabling students to take the FCAT with confidence. Students, parents, and teachers should use the released tests to better understand the FCAT and the types of reading passages and questions included on the test. The released tests can also be used to illustrate the length of an actual test and the difficulty of the questions on the test.
http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp

Commas :: http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/commas.htm
Author’s Purpose :: http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/authors-purpose.htm
Basic Reading Comprehension:: http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/reading1.htm
Reading for the Main Idea: http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/readingmainidea.htm
Advanced Reading Comprehension: http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/readingtest2.htm

FCAT 4G Sample Tests: http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat/tests/default.htm
Reading Strategies: http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat/tests/default.htm

FCAT Express Practice Tests: http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat8r/

Reading Comprehension (Teachers and Parents) http://www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm

FCAT 2.0 Reading Sample Questions: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/sample/1011/reading/FL522245_Gr10_Rdg_TB_WT_r3g.pdf
Answer Key: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/sample/1011/reading/FL522253_Gr10_Rdg_AK_WT_r3g.pdf

FCATPractice Test:
TOBACCO- http://www.fldoe.org/safeschools/pdf/tenth_tobacco.pdf
DRUGS: http://www.fldoe.org/safeschools/pdf/tenth_drugs.pdf
ALCOHOL: http://www.fldoe.org/safeschools/pdf/tenth_alcohol.pdf

FCAT READING – CLUSTER 4: REFERENCE AND RESEARCH: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/learnresource/pdfs/LR_handbook/Instruction/FCATreadingCluster4.pdf

FCAT 2.0 Reading Passages