The 9-9:50 class was canceled, but students were encouraged to take advance of time to catch up (smile).
Both afternoon classes watched a New Heroes episode on Inderjit Khurana. In the 1-2:50 p.m. class we wrote an introductory paragraph together on the last episode we watched on Tete and Coopa-Roca in Brazil.
Students were to write a 3-paragraph essay using the They Say templates where applicable. I gave students new language: thesis, antithesis, synthesis.
Thesis references agreement or the pro-argument; the antithesis references the counterargument or disagreement (planting the naysayer); the final paragraph in this practice essay is the synthesis or the place where we can agree and disagree simultaneously.
See They Say chapters 4 (pp. 55-67) and 6 (pp. 64-66).
Students were encouraged to email their short essays to: coasabirenglish1A@gmail.com It doesn't matter if they are finished. Keep the freewrite for the SE portfolio.
Homework: Keep reading your books. Complete the Frontline World Assignment and post it. Decide who you'd like to profile for the final essay. The person has to be approved first before you start the research process.
Sample Introductory Paragraph:
From destitute to design Maria Teresa Leal has led many women from poverty to economic independence through utilization of local creative resources. Coopa-Roca or the coop Tete started in Rocinha, the largest slum in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, provides women who are seamstresses and fashion designers an opportunity to support their families, keep their children safe and expand their businesses. Tete began visiting the favelas and purchasing items from the craftswomen there 20 years ago, while a university student. These fashionable pieces were noticed by her peers, yet none wanted to join her on her excursions, so Tete decided to take the fashion to these hesitant consumers and potential customers. Although poor single mothers are not what comes to mind when looking at Haute couture or exclusive high fashion design, Coopa-Roca expands this notion as it lifts a disenfranchised element of Brazilian society out of poverty. Tete says "at first the co-op's biggest challenge was finding outlets for [its] projects. [However,] [i]n the early 90s Tete attracted interest from Rio's fashion world, and in 1994 Coopa-Roca began producing clothes for the catwalk. In order to acquire the luxurious fabrics for high-quality designer clothes, Tete sought out donations. She also convinced fashion deisngers to teach the women about production skills and trends" (pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/meet/p_leal.html)
Both afternoon classes watched a New Heroes episode on Inderjit Khurana. In the 1-2:50 p.m. class we wrote an introductory paragraph together on the last episode we watched on Tete and Coopa-Roca in Brazil.
Students were to write a 3-paragraph essay using the They Say templates where applicable. I gave students new language: thesis, antithesis, synthesis.
Thesis references agreement or the pro-argument; the antithesis references the counterargument or disagreement (planting the naysayer); the final paragraph in this practice essay is the synthesis or the place where we can agree and disagree simultaneously.
See They Say chapters 4 (pp. 55-67) and 6 (pp. 64-66).
Students were encouraged to email their short essays to: coasabirenglish1A@gmail.com It doesn't matter if they are finished. Keep the freewrite for the SE portfolio.
Homework: Keep reading your books. Complete the Frontline World Assignment and post it. Decide who you'd like to profile for the final essay. The person has to be approved first before you start the research process.
Sample Introductory Paragraph:
From destitute to design Maria Teresa Leal has led many women from poverty to economic independence through utilization of local creative resources. Coopa-Roca or the coop Tete started in Rocinha, the largest slum in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, provides women who are seamstresses and fashion designers an opportunity to support their families, keep their children safe and expand their businesses. Tete began visiting the favelas and purchasing items from the craftswomen there 20 years ago, while a university student. These fashionable pieces were noticed by her peers, yet none wanted to join her on her excursions, so Tete decided to take the fashion to these hesitant consumers and potential customers. Although poor single mothers are not what comes to mind when looking at Haute couture or exclusive high fashion design, Coopa-Roca expands this notion as it lifts a disenfranchised element of Brazilian society out of poverty. Tete says "at first the co-op's biggest challenge was finding outlets for [its] projects. [However,] [i]n the early 90s Tete attracted interest from Rio's fashion world, and in 1994 Coopa-Roca began producing clothes for the catwalk. In order to acquire the luxurious fabrics for high-quality designer clothes, Tete sought out donations. She also convinced fashion deisngers to teach the women about production skills and trends" (pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/meet/p_leal.html)
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Enrique Barboza
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A 4-550PM
15 April 2013
A Second Home
Inderjit Khurana used to take the train to work everyday and used to see how many children are on the platforms begging for money. She saw how this was a major problem for children, girls especially. Khurana states that if “girls are not helped they will fall into prostitution or to suicide.” She realized how many children will not escape poverty without education. She creates “platform schools” to provide children with basic education, nutrition, and medical treatment.
Although many people don't seem to want to help the children because they are from a lower class, these children are victims of poverty and sexual exploitation. Khurana states, “Underprivileged children are unfortunately taken advantage of, and experience this abuse at such a young age,” and they are at high risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Khurana founded the Ruchika Social Service Organization in 1985. Schools are set up at train stations to teach underprivileged kids about reading, writing, math, and other basic educational skills, through song and puppetry. Khurana, she believes “education will save children lives'.” I agree with Khurana because education is important for escaping undesirable conditions.
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