SAT Practice

1. Click on the link below and choose from the reading, math or writing sections. Click the blue tab that says "Practice Now".

Take notes throughout on questions/topics you are confused about (you are turning in).

http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-practice-questions

When you get here, click the "Add to favorites" tab up above. It is the gold star with a green plus sign on the menu bar above. Add it to your favorites tab so you can access it easily.

Print results or the page you are on upon my direction. (Proof of your work)

2. SAT Question of the Day:

You are required to complete 3 "SAT Question of the Day" problems per week. You must write/print out the question of the day in addition to answering the question online.

You will keep a record of these questions in your binder. The first set of questions will be due Friday, Feb. 18th. (turned in to me, turned in to my mail box in the office, or submitted online via email ) I will collect other weeks at random.

Question of the day link: http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

Way to go!

Many NHHS students, including the AVID Juniors, Lyceum students, and others volunteered their time early Saturday morning to volunteer for the race in honor of Mrs. Jennifer Burdette's father, at the 4th Annual William H. Craig Race For Life.

Pictured here: Shontel, RaMesha, Brittany, Catrecia and Lauren!

Way to go! You all make New Hanover HS proud!

Rhetorical Comparisons Project

You will be analyzing all of the songs that you have heard the past 3 days and completing a 2-part project.
1. You are looking for similarities in subject, tone and rhetoric. You are to create a chart, bubble map, double bubble map, circle map, etc., illustrating their similar themes. And noting their themes clearly.
2. You will then choose a lyric (phrase or line) from each song and create your own piece of literature. One line must be taken from each song to create an original piece of literature. Your new piece must have an original message with rhetorical strategies built in. This part must be typed.
Due: Tuesday February, 8th. (rain or shine)

Songs List:

1. "Nothing But Flowers"-Talking Heads
2. "One"-U2
3. "The Message"-Grandmaster Flash
4. "Allentown"-Billy Joel
5. "Paint it Black"-The Rolling Stones
6. "Times are Changing"-Bob Dylan
7. "One"-Metallica
8. "American Idiot"-Green Day
9. "Strange Fruit"-Billie Holiday
10. "Redemption Song"-Bob Marley
11. "Under the Bridge"-Red Hot Chili Peppers
12. "Changes"-Tupac Shakur
13. "No Time Flat"-Kevin Devine
14. "Another Brick in the Wall"-Pink Floyd
15. "Icky Thump"-The White Stripes
16. "What's Going On"-Marvin Gaye
17. "Another Day in Paradise"-Phil Collins
18. "Jeremy"-Pearl Jam
19. "With My Own Two Hands"-Ben Harper
20. "That's Just the Way It Is"-Bruce Hornsby
21. "Streets of Philadelphia"-Bruce Springsteen
22. "War"-Edwinn Star
23. "Fight the Power"-Public Enemy
24. "The Ghost of Tom Joad"-Bruce Springsteen
25. "Southern Man"-Neil Young
    

Are you OVER this weather yet?

I can not wait for some warm days! I hope you have enjoyed your snow days so far! I bet you are wondering what is up with exams and your presentation for me...

Here is what I have so far:

Jan 18- 1st block exam and EOC's in the AM

Jan 19- 2nd block exam and EOCs in the AM

Jan 20-3rd block exam and EOC's in the AM

Jan 21- half day for you!

Jan 27- First day of NEW SEMESTER!

Presenation dates for your Rhetorical Analysis:

Jan 20**maybe, Jan 21(4th block will be from: 830-1030), and the 25th if we need it!

Minority College Expo NOV 4th

Hello juniors! I know the minority college expo poster has been on our class door for over a week now, but I want to make sure you REGISTER!

Pre-register online by 5:00pm today @ www.CPCFMS.net

There will be prize drawings and workshops on financial aid, high school success, applying to college and college life!

MIDTERM RESEARCH

MIDTERM RESEARCH CHECKLIST
Checklist--In your paper, have you discussed:
--Major of interest
--Why you are interested
--What classes are needed during college to receive a degree in this field
-- Are there any required further studies- Explain. (ex: medical school, law school...)
--What career fields require this major
--Does it require an internship
--What jobs you can get with this major
--Potential earnings
--Are these jobs of interest to you? Why or why not?
--NC Colleges that have your major
--Tuition for these schools (include housing, meal plan, etc)
--Are you interested in these schools? Why or why not?
Don't forget:
--Work cited page (MLA format througout paper)
--12 font size
--double space
--Times New Roman font
--Intro paragraph with thesis that informs the reader what is to be expected
--Body paragraphs
--Concluding paragraph
--Proofread prior to submission
You may have:
--graphic representations (charts, pictures, etc.) in your paper.
--a title page
TURN IN OR EMAIL FRIDAY BY 5PM: leah.ashley@nhcs.net

Colleges coming to NHHS!

Can't make it to the college fair @ UNCW? Visit with representatives from UNC-Ashville, Wake Forest, etc., here at our school!

Thursday, September 16th
UNC-Ashville 11:40-1:50 in cafeteria
Randolph Macon 1:00 in cafeteria

Friday, September 17th
Wake Forest 11:20 in room 216
Salem College 1:00 in room 216

Get info and ask questions about admissions! And, if one of these schools is your college speech topic, this would be a great way to gain information for your presentation.

Come see me for more information!