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Week 2 (August 31- September 4, 2015) Alex L. and Alex P. Hear the Bells - Porter Robinson ( ) Essential Question: How has North America always been a land shaped by immigrants? America started by immigrants taking over the country (except Native Americans). With all the new foreigners, they had to get adjusted with the land and bring back culture from their own. They brought their foods, customs, religions, and much more. Homework (  ̄ ̄ ): Finish the pilgrim group project (https://msellisliteraturelab.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/coming -to-america-introduction-group-activity/ ) Sign up for thinkcerca and complete the assignment (Friday, September 4th, 2015 @ 2:20pm)

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Week 2 (August 31- September 4, 2015) Alex L. and Alex P.

Hear the Bells - Porter Robinson

\ ( ▽ )⌒ ⌒Essential Question:How has North America always been a land shaped by immigrants? America started by immigrants taking over the country (except Native Americans). With all the new foreigners, they had to get adjusted with the land and bring back culture from their own. They brought their foods, customs, religions, and much more.

Homework ( □ ̄  ̄」):● Finish the pilgrim group project

(https://msellisliteraturelab.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/coming-to-america-introduction-group-activity/)

● Sign up for thinkcerca and complete the assignment (Friday, September 4th, 2015 @ 2:20pm)

(https://learn.thinkcerca.com/)● Collaborative blog project (1 group each week)

(https://msellisliteraturelab.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/collaborative-blog-assignment/)In case you want to know when you’re going to have to do this:(

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1axSUtC5b6TVpUtq0v65s3yf0QMwpQ7CVJHTG5oh_4xg/edit#gid=0)

Texts and Vocabulary:None. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Bell ringer/Journal #1:Create a character in a totally new situation to the character and explain how the character of himself/herself and his/her mind to the new situationDate your journal entry.

1. Plan; Brainstorm your ideas before writing.2. Come up with a rad title.3. Specify (use specific details to enhance your writing)4. Vocab. (use the words learned throughout high school)5. Writing Skills (for example, incorporate figurative language, sensory details, etc.)

It has to be at least three paragraphs

Coming to America Introduction: Group activity ⛵

Questions: Where are you coming from?What items would you bring? Why?How many of you are making the voyage to the New World?List from highest importance to lowest importance what you would do as soon as you disembark from your boat. (At least 10)What laws would you institute to promote the American Dream? Be specific.What does your community look like? Name it.What is your procedure for meeting the indigenous peoples already residing in North America? (https://msellisliteraturelab.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/coming-to-america-introduction-group-activity/)

Other:Restroom Breaks (¬_¬):https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10qKRIrgcPPD6l-ZKLauHr3orob6eNB6ipYnMtEvmBb0/edit?usp=sharing

A few wise words from Shia LaBeouf:Do it Just do itDon't let your dreams be dreamsYesterday you said tomorrowSo just do itMake your dreams come true just do itSome people dream of successWhile you're going to wake up and work hard at itNothing is impossibleYou should get to the pointWhere anyone else would quitAnd you're not going to stop thereNo, what are you waiting for?Do itJust do itYes you canJust do itIf you're tired of starting over Stop giving up

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Feel good music

Sad Machine -Porter Robinson

Far Away - Tristam & Braken

Home - Madeon

The Fighter - Gym Class Heroes

U n me - Anamanaguchi

Till I Collapse - Eminem

Straight Into the Fire - Zedd