Natchaya

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Getting started with your own wiki page • Make sure you have a **table of contents** that includes quarter 1, 2, 3 & 4 • Add your **written work** from Academic Literacy or other classes, and make a comment: - why do you think it was successful? - how do you could have improved it? • Keep in mind your goals from your Flex language notebook and think about your progress in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking & listening.

Quater 1 My ebox: 1. I like [|this comic] because i watched it since I was 8. 2. I also like to eat [|dessert],espiecally chocolate cake. 3. I enjoy [|classic musics]. 4. I have my favorite character in Harry Potter, 5. I have my loved animal, [|dogs]
 * 1) My ebox
 * 2) SAS culture project
 * 3) descriptive writing

Family photo F[|amily Photos] I was not able to put on photo derectly so I linked it to my blog.

SAS culture project

Part 1 Vocabulary

EAGLEs- providing news and big events about school Powerschool- A website that is able to connect most of your school learning life China Alive- Happen in May students travel to part of China and do some activity. The Lounge Library Lecture Hall (LLH)- a hall, that is in between cafeteria and library. Spirit Week Pep rally STUCO Block schedule Animal Rescue- An activity to help dogs and other animals. ASA- After school activity. APAC Roots and Shoots- Activity that Mr. Nordmeyer is holding. Habitat for Humanity- an organization that help save homeless people. IB- A type of system for courses. AP- The same as IB is a system but more likely for American school. Equitrac PTSA---Parent-Teacher-Student Association

Freshman - 9 grade Sophomore - 10 grade Junior - 11 grade Senior -12 grade


 * Part TWO Faculty Names**
 * 1) Look at your schedule and find the name of each of your teachers.
 * 2) Make sure you know how to pronounce each name - ask a friend or your teacher if you are not sure
 * 3) You'll need to say these names aloud for our class - __for a speaking grade!__
 * 4) Look in the SAS student handbook/agenda [|here] or on the PowerSchool directory for the list of email addresses
 * highlight each of your teachers
 * add their email addresses to your email contact list/address book on your computer

Nakai, Stacie - Science Stacie.Nakai@saschina.org Nordmeyer, Jon - ESOL, Flex Jon.Nordmeyer@saschina.org Cooper, Kristi - Counselor Kristi.Cooper@saschina.org Goruk, James - Social Studies James.Goruk@saschina.org Gould, Ann - Dance/PE/Health Ann.Gould@saschina.org Kemsley, Robyn - English Robyn.Kemsley@saschina.org Laurence, Matthew - Art Foundation Matthew.Laurence@saschina.org Saich, Kay - Math Kay.Saich@saschina.org

**PART THREE Staff Interviews** //Interview any staff member at SAS high school (in English). You will need to write questions and take notes. You will write a short paragraph and add his/her picture.//


 * Tips** to help your interview go smoothly:
 * 1) Ask if you can interview and tell how much time it will take (May I ask you a few questions? It should only take about 5 minutes.)
 * 2) Arrange a time to meet for the interview (morning break and lunch are good options). Do this in advance; it's better than just grabbing someone in the hallway and starting to ask questions.
 * 3) Write down your questions in advance (leave space to write the answers)
 * 4) During the interview, try to make eye contact. Try not to not look away, even if that is polite in your culture.
 * 5) You may want to record the interview (using Photo Booth) if you don’t think you’ll be able to take notes.


 * Questions** (include these and add __two more__ of your own):
 * What is your job here at SAS?
 * How do you spell your last name?
 * How long have you been working here?
 * How many years of teaching experience do you have?
 * Do you sponsor a club or activity? Can you tell me about it?
 * What's your advice about how to be a successful student at SAS? (this is __important__, pay attention to this!)
 * Where were you before work in SAS, how many years did you stay there?
 * Why did you decide to become a teacher?

Summarize Paragraph: Mrs. Saich is a high school math teacher in SAS. When I first met her I think she is very easy to get close with. She is always smiling and laughing. She is so positive, that students never feels nervous to talk to her. This is her fifth year. She had 26 years; she was in Florida 3 years. She became a teacher because she likes schools and kids. She is joining for Animal Rescue. Every Friday she goes to kennel visit the dogs that no one wanted anymore, walk them and play with them. Let the dogs used to human. She aspect to see students, who are ask questions when they don't understand. She thinks a good student is not only having an A grade also join clubs or sports and enjoy school life. After the interview I knew that Mrs. Saich is talkative, and friendly to students.

Natchaya 5. Sept.2011


 * Finishing** up:
 * 1) Get a picture! Ask if they mind if you take a picture- either with a phone/camera or using Photo Booth on your Macbook.
 * 2) Double check your questions- did you forget anything?
 * 3) Say “thank you!” loudly, clearly and sincerely.
 * 4) Give a great handshake.

Add a section to your wiki page called "Learning Strategies" and include the following:
 * PART FOUR: Learning Strategies:** These are some behaviors to help you be more successful at SAS high school.
 * 1) What is the difference between "studying" and "learning" in your opinion? Write 3-4 sentences explaining.
 * 2) Take [|this survey]about learning styles. When you finish, reflect on what you think it tells you about yourself as a learner and how this might affect your studying.
 * 3) Read the list below. Copy these onto your wiki page. Do a self-assessment by using our green-yellow-red highlights (to change background color, select the text then click on the **T** at the top left- next to **B I U**)
 * Green: I do this well
 * Yellow: I do this sometimes
 * Red: I really need to work on this


 * Behaviors which promote learning at SAS **
 *  Actively seeks help from classmates, ESOL or content teacher when needed
 * Organizes self, materials, belongings, assignments, schedules
 * Uses class time appropriately, stays on task and finishes work on time
 * Participates in classroom discussions
 * Works well with other students (small groups or pairs)
 * Listens to instructions
 * Chooses to speak English in classroom settings

4. Go to my blog (teachers.saschina.org/jnordmeyer) and search for "The Simple Guide" to getting homework done. Tell __two__ things you do well and __two__ things you need to work on.

Descriptive Writing

smilie: The hot air was still running out of the soup, like fog in winter’s early morning in Ningbo. : personification

The sun jumped inside, running around the room full of energy.

= Quater 3 =

Happy old year: Last year I moved to Shanghai American School, and start my high school. After transferred to this school, I made new friend and met new teacher also involved into a new environment. This is also my freshmen year for experience different life in high school. I think I didn't change much. Because I didn't change my personality. : )

Bi-langual book

Reflections