English Class

Advanced English After watching the second episode of the series, When they See Us: 1. How well do you think the defendant lawyers prepared for the case? 2. Why do you think the lawyers wanted separate trials? 3. Describe the public opinion about the case as the accused walk to court. 4. What kind of ethical and moral dilemmas the state lawyer had, compared to the district attorney? 5. How do you think the trial was conducted? 6. So far, How do you feel? Questions and answers will be turn in on October 2nd 2019. (30 pts.)

30 September 2019. Students: Here is an example on how to write a personal narrative. You will practice writing another personal narrative and bring it for next class.

Last night in Los Angeles took place the 71st Emmy's ceremony and  Jharrel Jerome took the best actor on a limited series or TV movie. He is one the actors in When they See Us mini series. Also the first Dominican to win such a prestigious award! good for him we should feel very proud of him as a Latin American. 

After watching the first episode from When they see us mini series: 1. Where does the story develops? 2. Describe the situation being investigated. 3. Do you think the way the investigators proceed was legally and morally correct? Explain. 4. What kind of conflicts the main characters were facing? 5. So far , how can you describe the District Attorney and her role in the investigation? 6. Summarize the most important details of  Episode 1. 7. Have you identified yourself with any character so far? Explain. 8. How do you feel? * Write and develop your ideas , no short answers. This questions will be turn in on Wednesday 25, September 2019.

Dear 7th graders: We have been discussing the topic of Sensory Language and Brainstorming. As a summary and reminder : Sensory Language - is a language that connects to the five senses(sight,sound,smell,taste,touch) to create an image or description. Task #1: You will write five sentences using each sensory image. (50 pts.)  Examples: 1. Manuel likes big Red apples. (visual) 2. Stella's hair is very soft. (tactile) 3. The music at the concert was so loud that i was not able to communicate. (listen) 4. This piece of pie smell very good.( olfactory) 5. My favorite dessert  taste like strawberries. Task #2 Brainstorming: You will choose a topic for brainstorming and will apply each technique to your ideas. (10 pts. each) Definition: To think of a lot of ideas related to a topic. Types of Brainstorming: Freewrite- to write without format. mindmap- a way of organizing ideas. Example: List...

19 September 2019. Advanced English Students: During the next class periods you will be watching a four part mini series, When they see us. It is your responsibility to check this blog after each class screening. Here, will be posted a series of questions about the chapter you just watch and also it is important for you to be able to summarize each one and be able to discuss it in class. Each series of questions and summaries will be an independent grade. I want you to pay particular attention to the events taking place and be able to analyze them with our present day and its legal consequences nowadays. The introduction video you just watch: What else do you want to know? Did it spark your curiosity? Ms. Acosta

12th Grades The following vocabulary will be studied in order to answer a test on Tuesday 17 September 2019. 1. influence- to affect what someone think or does. 2.preach- to urge people to believe something. 3. peace- agreement among people. 4.arrest- to be put under police control. 5.movement- an organized effort to reach a goal. 6. convince-to make someone believe or agree. 7. admire-to like and respect someone. 8.problem-a difficult situation.

Read each historical event and answer the following questions: (12th grade) 1.Who are the main characters of the event? 2. What makes this event so important in history? 3. Where does this event took place? 4. When this event happened? 5.Why do you think is part of history? 6. How the event began to develop? 7. Describe the event in your own words. * You must answer the questions in complete sentences and give enough details about your answers. * Grammar and punctuation will be taken in consideration for grading purposes.  1. The Life of Jesus of Nazareth Whether you are a Christian or not, you cannot honestly say that the life of Jesus of Nazareth did not dramatically impact history. If you follow the dating system that we use today, you acknowledge his impact. This article is published in 2010 A.D. because approximately 2010 years ago, Jesus lived in Israel. At the time of his life, it might not have seen so dramatic to the world at large. He never travele...