Blog 4

Post links to three or more example articles that could provide inspiration for your Ampersand article. Along with each link, write at least one paragraph in which you explain what that example provides for you in the way of inspiration, a good model to work from, a guide, etc.

1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-sheard/a-secret-part-of-haiti_b_522144.html
This quote which is the first sentence was what caught my attention and hooked me into reading more. "This is the part of Haiti they don't show you,"I chose this article because of how well it uses concerts not pancakes the beggining cathes the attention but the last sentence pf this article, " A country that has been abused by the US and Europe for centuries and has overcome great odds and obstacles." It leaves readers thinking and this last sentence could be turned into a whole new article on how Haiti has overcame so much and how they are dealing with their lives right now.


2. http://www.merinews.com/article/my-experience-as-a-teacher/150513.shtml
The first thing I noticed about this article was the title and sub heading. "My experience as a teacher"

"As a young girl I wanted to be a teacher. Just like any one else I have also had my share of experiences, which changed me as a person or in other words are life-altering experiences. As a teacher, I have had three such experiences."
The sub-heading gives an insight to the reader about what you can expect to read yet it doesn't give all the information away. She talks about how as a young girl she always wanted to be a teacher and talks about her experience and how happy she is.

3. http://everydayalice.com/2010/03/14/why-i-love-having-and-being-a-mentor/
"I firmly believe everyone has natural gifting they can share with others who can learn from them. "
This was a strong quote that I read from this article I really like how she took on the roles of two people in once article she not only talks about her mentor but how she is a mentor herself and the skills she takes and uses on others. I feel like this article could help me because she introduces her mentor in the begging and tells us characteristics about her like how they are such good friends and shes admirable. The author also makes sure she is talking about her past mentors and how they impacted her life. So she not only talks about her present but her past which contributed to her present. I feel like I could use this and talk about how Im a student yet I felt like a teacher when I was interning.

Semester 2, blog 3

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/7928784/Bill-Withers-interview.html

The first link, I was somewhat suprised that the interview didn't have like what he said and then what the interviewer asked next. Im so used to seeing interviews like in magazines where it will be the interviewer and then what the person says next and so on. It sort of reminded me of a biography because the interview discuss how he started with his music and then he talks about if he is still making music. I can't really hear his voice and I mean that methaphorically. The author probably added much more into the interview than what was really said. It provided a bunch of background information and setting. It doesn't all consisit in question and answer format.

The second link is on Steve Jobs. http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/steve-jobs-in-1994-the-rolling-stone-interview-20110117
It starts off with an introuduction from 1994. The introduction is long so that readers understand more about Steve Jobs. After the interview I see a long interview. The introduction stays in balance with it.

The third link is on Obama. http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/obama-in-command-br-the-rolling-stone-interview-20100928
It starts off with setting. It talks about the date of when they arrived at the White house and they include the time and how the weather was like. It's very specific. It gived them an image and the mood. It makes the reader of actually being there as if they were listening in on the conversation.
There is a light hearted joke at the end. He puts a quote in the introduction that was not part of the interview. Quotes from unrealted people. It showed of the Obama's personality. He trys to stay professional as being president.


Lynn's Interview https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By0BP1hDLB5EMTFkYTUwZWYtZTU2Ni00OTg4LWIxMWMtNTUxODQ1YTc1MTQ4&hl=en&pli=1
I liked her interview probably because it didn't look like a wall of words and I was familiar with that type of format of interviews but it did make it easy to read. It was not confusing I knew who was talking.

Overall the first three interviews provided a lot more information especially background info. Which is funny because most of the readers ussually know a little about that person like famous people such as Obama or Steve Jobs. Where as Lynn's was staright to the interview but an introduction would be more useful because she is the only one who knows about her mentor while everyone else doesn't. I'm not sure if I will make an introduction because I didn't get to talk to my mentor as much as I would like to in general because he is always busy but I'm considering having a short intro where I talk about the setting.

Semester 2 blog 2

What have you read lately (say, since last semester), that you found interesting?Why did it catch your attention?

An interesting article that I remember is from the New Yorker which I shared to the class a little bit was the one on the creator of Facebook. I really enjoyed it because of how ironic it was that he wants to connect so many people yet he is so private about his life. He also seemed pretty careless about the interview because he was texting during the interview most of the time. Another thing was the evidence it provided like the chats he had with his friend.

2nd semester 1 blog

What are the big ideas that you are taking from internship into the next steps in your life?
I'm going to take my leadership skills to work I feel more confident in public speaking then before. I hope to step up more and be more of a positive person and apply to good colleges.

What are your plans for the coming semester?
My plans are to put 110 percent effort in and fully understand subjects especially in history because I have trouble understanding some events.

Last Week of Internship

2. Describe your reflections on your internship project—what went well, what would you do differently, and what stands out to you?

For my internship project I planned out several lessons which would teach the students on how to write a fable because that is the unit that they are on. Part of this process was reading a lot of fables to them so they could get an idea of what a fable is. I would probably try writing fables of my own next time to show them an example of mine. The part that stood out to me was how eager the students were to write a fable and while giving them lessons they were very good at participating with me when I asked them questions. The planning was probable the most difficult because I have to be prepare of what I'm going to teach the class the night before.

Internship Week 3

1. You are half-way through your project. How is it going? What challenges have you faced? What have you learned? What are you doing to ensure a successful completion of your internship project.

For my project I decided to give several lessons to the students about the unit that they are working on which is Fables. My first task was to plan lessons so my mentor and I went over important topics that make a good fable. I came up with Titles, Characters, Setting, Conflict, and moral. These are the five topics I want the students focusing on while I read them 2-3 fables a day. After I read the fables I give them a lesson on one of the topics and let interact with them and tell them to give me examples so that they will be able to write a fable of their own. So far its going great the students are very smart and eager to write fables of their own. The challenges that I faced is making sure everyone understands it and planning the lessons. I have been making sure I complete this project by communicating with my mentor and asking him for help if I need it.

2. What are you thankful for in your internship experience?
After I interviewed my mentor one of his responses was that he wished he could of had this opportunity that I had because he probably would have become a teacher earlier. I'm glad that I get to know how it feels like to be a teacher I have met very hard-working teachers around the campus. I feel like it has strengthen my point of view and answered all my questions of becoming a teacher. Even though I'm the first intern my mentor has he has done a great job making me productive and interacting with all the students. I feel like my confidence has gained up because of the lessons and read-alouds I do in class. I'm thankful for having the opportunity to see what it's like to be a teacher and planning and organizing lessons in the real world that will benefit other students.

Internship Week 2

1. What is the biggest challenge face at your internship?

The biggest challenge I face at my internship is the when I correct and help the students on their math or writing. I'm patient but I get frustrated because some times I feel like just doing the work for them but the whole point is to teach them which feels great when they actually understand it. There are some students who are immature and don't take me seriously because even though I'm interning at the school they see more as a friend figure then a teacher so I'm trying to get it through to them that I'm an intern and I deserve respect so I have been learning how to talk to students assertively without being too nice or hard on them.



2. How has or do you see your internship changing the way you consider that paths your future will take?

Well for one I'm glad I get this experience to observe a teacher teach students and look through the process they have to go to so far, it's not that bad but I'm still not sure if I see myself doing this as a career but I definitely see myself going to college and working with people, I don't want to work in a office I would rather be independent in a room like a teacher. I also know that my favorite subjects are English and writing so I will major in one of those and look for a job where I can teach that, I'm not sure if I want to be a grade or middle school teacher because I want to teach more English and writing rather than all these other subjects because it's a lot to juggle.