Pictures From Our Last Day

Thank you, and be safe!

To my students,

Thank you for a wonderful class last Wednesday. Congratulations to Quwanna for Most Improved Reader and Jesus for Most Improved Writer. Congratulations to Jesus and Esther for Best Attendance. Also, praise to Quwanna, Jesus, and David for cycling out of our program into GED programs. Overall, I am proud of everyone for their dedication to our class and improvement!

We had another delicious feast, reflecting the generosity of our class members. I will have the photos up soon.

Remember if you are returning for the Fall Cycle, come to the library on 9/13 at 5pm with your score slip so you can reserve your spot in class.

Be safe during this hurricane-- hoping you find a safe place to go, as I know many of you live in the evacuation areas.
All my best to you, and please stay in touch!
Karen

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Hello everyone!

The cycle is winding down, and we only have two more classes left. I can't believe our class is almost over.

Wed. 8/16- Individual conferences with Karen to discuss your test scores and next steps
Mon. 8/22- No class
Wed. 8/24- Last class- Awards, certificates, dinner-- celebration for your hard work!

*If you were absent for any of our testing dates, you will take the test on Wed. 8/16.*

I am incredibly impressed by your dedication and progress- especially with regards to essay writing! I have seen you all improve so much in organizing your thoughts. With this kind of writing, I see you doing well on the essay portion of your future GED tests.

Thank you for being a great class. See you on Wednesday!
Karen

The Literacy Review Celebration 2011

Check out a clip from Jesus's reading of his poem, "The Treasure I Seek" at 5:37! Congratulations again, Jesus!

Welcome!

Greetings, Summer Students!

It was wonderful meeting you on Wednesday. You carry a lot of positive energy with you, and I know it's going to be a strong summer cycle together. I look forward to reading your essays and talking about them with you.

Remember that this Monday, we will be taking the math test. Be ready!

As promised, here is the link to FREE NYC OUTDOOR MOVIES (my favorite NYC activity!):
http://www.theskint.com/2011/06/skints-2011-free-outdoor-summer-movies.html

Enjoy and see you on Monday!
Karen

Congratulations to...

To the graduates of the Spring 2011 cycle: Congratulations on 10 weeks of persistence and hard work. This time of year can be a difficult time to remain consistent, as the weather is beautiful-- I'm sure you would have much rather been on the Boardwalk than in the library. You came to class until the end and improved so much.

A special congratulations to Eric Turnage, Hajrie Demushi, Sondra Brewer, and Irene Vuong who have placed into GED programs. WE WILL MISS YOU and hope you will stay in touch with us as you get your GEDs soon. Irene made the biggest improvement, increasing by over 4 reading levels. Well done, Irene!

Additional praise goes to Jesus Gonzalez for achieving PERFECT ATTENDANCE with 60 hours.
Sam Delshad improved the most in our class in math, scoring 1.5 points higher at the end of the cycle. We hope to see you again next cycle, Sam!

The registration for the next cycle will be next Monday, July 11th at 5pm. Please bring your score slips to the library to save a spot for the Summer Cycle. Summer classes begin on Wednesday, July 13th at 5pm.

Congratulations again for your strong work this Spring.
Karen

Congratulations to the BPL Pre-GED Coney Island Spring 2011 Graduates!

Monday 6/27 Celebration

Hello everyone!
I'm so excited for Monday's class.

Please make sure you bring your completed EDITORIAL to read in front of the class.

In addition, come hungry, we are going to have a fantastic feast to celebrate our accomplishments:

Kim- fried chicken, tuna macaroni salad
Maria- yellow rice
Jesus- potato salad
Lupe- tacos
Irene- dumplings
Karen- bluefish
Natalie- wings and beef patties
Amanda- soda
Eric- soda

If your name is not on the list, please comment and let us know what you'll be bringing. Vegetables or dessert would be nice :)

See you on Monday!
Karen

hi Irene

how are you,
how was the class on wednesday? i could not make it because i worked and not finished early.
can you tell me did i pass or faill the test. and when is the prom.
ok take care

hi Irene

ok Irene that would be fine with me,
if i could get copies of those pages on saturday in the class.
thank you, enjoy your weekend.

Hi Sam

I really want to E-mail to you all we leaned at last Sat' math class, but the problem is I don't know how to type them, so how about I come over five or ten minutes early this Sat tell to you in person,or give me a fax number if you can't make this Sat,I write them down and fax to you.

Please let me know which one you prefer.

But they are seem not easy unless someone explains to you, so try you best show up this Sat,we only have one week left of math class.

Have a good weekend

Irene

hi Irene

Irene please do me a favour, last saturday i missed the math class if it's possible please send me one example of each exercise formula.it would be so nice of you this is my gmail address Delshad.sam001@gmail.com or you can post that on blog for me.
i would really appreciate it. thanks

Homework for Wed. 6/8

Hi Everyone!

Please make sure that you write your lede for your editorial for Wednesday.

If you have time, print out articles that you will cite in your editorial. These should be articles that you think are legitimate sources and will support your opinion in a strong way. We will discuss what I mean on Wednesday.


As always, be on the lookout for our vocabulary words in your life and write down the sentences you see to share with the class.

*The TABE Reading Test will be held next Wednesday, FYI!

You have been working so hard, and I am impressed at the high attendance this far in the cycle. Keep up the excellent work and attendance. Your presence in our class is important and helps make our community so positive :)

See you tomorrow!
Karen

inspiring

I'm so proud of Li Na ,Chinese tennis player,she made history by being the first ever player to win from China an Open Tennis womens final title and become champion.

I was moved to tears

Respect and Disipline

Hi every one! this is sam
Respect & Disipline, These two words sound ordinary,but actually they have prominent
meaning and rule in our lives.
It has been years and years olders teaching their youngers
to have respect and disipline in their lives
always elders and olders expect to be respected by youngers.
"respect and Disipline" although these words don't need any language to speak,
they could be shown or expressed by your quality appearance.
IF you think deeply,this world stands up for these words: To Respect, love and to show Disipline.

Homework for Monday 6/6

Hi everyone!

It is always a pleasure to teach you. Today was no exception. Thank you for being such a positive and supportive class to be around!

Your homework for Monday is to reread the editorial about overweight Canadians and score it according to the rubric I gave you today. You should have a grade for the lede, persuasive argument, research, paragraphs, spelling, and punctuation.

Also, think of a topic that you would like to write an editorial about. It should be about something that affects the public and that you can research from at least 3 sources.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen

Irene

"So you think you can dance" tonight, my favorite show

can't wait

No Class on Monday 5/30

Also remember, we will not have class on Monday 5/30 due to Memorial Day. The library will be CLOSED.

Enjoy the weekend at the beach :)

Homework for Wed. 5/25

Hello everyone!

For tomorrow, please be sure to read the Fact and Opinion packet and editorial handout (both sides) I gave you and complete the Fact and Opinion questions in the packet.

See you tomorrow!
Karen

Hi karen!

Thanks for your compliments karen.
I agree with you.people who don't work hard enough-
and missed their opportunities that they have or they had,I also don't support them.
But I am talking about the poor people who never had the opportunity to do somthing.
Those undeveloped countries or people who are suffering from poverty is because of lack of Education.
In my point of view,To have control on poverty is to increase or provide the facilities of Education and good environment into those countries.
By getting people Educated the country gets developed,the economy gets better and there will be more jobs.
The people can live a happy and moderate life.
folks, Knowledge is the light of life that keeps you away from darkness.

Thanks Karen

It bugs me --when thinking about grammar

Grammar bothers me all the time , so do the most non- native speakers I guess.

Although I had been taking grammar classes for 10 months a year and half ago, and I felt I was pretty clear after that course,but I weren't.

For Chinese people maybe more difficult,because in our language, we don't have tense, we don't change verbs at anytime, we don't need worry about singular and plural,they are all same .

However,I like English, it's a beautiful language.

I wish I could speak perfect English just like you and the other native speakers in our class someday in the future.

I checked the website you suggested in your blog, it's so helpful and useful , I'm leaning it,thank you.

Help with Verbs and Grammar

http://www.eslbee.com/verb_tenses.htm

http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbA

I originally commented these links to Irene's post below, but I also thought the class would appreciate them for help with grammar.

Hi Sam

We had wonderful classes at Mon&Wed,we learnt 10 new vocabularies,they were : acute, anonymous, apprehensive, arrogant, bestow, donor, prominent, phobia, recipient and prudent.

Do you know any of these? Try to remember these words,we will probably use them to write something like last time at next class on Mon.

We also learnt how to recognize what was opinion and what was fact in a editorial,it was very useful.

Sorry you missed the classes, hope you will show up on Mon.

Irene

Homework for 5/23

Hello everyone!

You have been thinking critically about your reading, finding facts and opinions, and reading editorials. Well done. This type of reading will help you immensely in preparation for your GED and in the everyday world of reading.

1. Write down any sentences you find with our vocabulary words from this week and last week. Post them on the blog and bring them to class to share.

2. Please continue your writing your list of "It bugs me when..." You will share these lists on Monday in preparation for writing your editorials.

Have a wonderful weekend!
See you on Monday!
Karen

Why

The comments that Sam and I wrote to each other' had been removed,is there any one responsible for this? and why?

We had 6 comments and only 2 left,

I don't think we had written something wrong,and whatever who's mistake I want whose 4 missing back.

Using words that I had learnt

I had written a story instead a sentence in the class today

I have started reading my sixth book since I'm taking this class,

it really surpass my expectation,I would never conceive I could do this before taking the class.

I'm eager to learn and read as well as enjoin it.

I hate language inhibit me to find a job that is my passion just like what I had done in Beijing.

I like to work,it's not for supplement income for the family,believe it or not,I was a workaholic, got out my house at 9 in the morning,came bake at 2 in the middle of night every single day,no weekend,no holiday.

However,life is changing, and I derived happiness from what I have now,that could compensate what I had lost.

Sam

Hi every one,
If i could change any thing in the world,
i would finish poverty....
so that no body would have been in need of something,
or nothing would inhibit them from achieving their goals.
that really makes me feel very sad, Specially when i hear or watch programs about poor and needy people.
they can not afford to feed their children.they raise their childern in a different world, a world that is out
of Education, good environment and healthy food.
It is all because of poverty.i am very thankful to those Organizations that help these poeple.
folks if i could do anything i would really finish poverty.

Monday was a good day!

Hello classmates, im here to let everyone know that today was a good day. even though Karen was out today we did manage to work with one another as a group and we shared all of our vocabulary words that we have written in sentences. everyone has done a great job, we also did a great job with answering the questions about the editorial that we have read. lets continue to keep up the good work. i will see everyone on wednesday.

Things I feel upset

The things make me feel upset are not wars or

corruption, I hate those though.

Something that makes me feel really upset is I have to leave my world behind.

the world I love

the world where I was born and grew up;

I left my parents and friends behind,

they mean everything to me

we shared fear,grief,joy and love together

I like living here, this is the new world to me

I like my beautiful new house,my lovely dog, the environment,the kindness people.....

the problem is I can't have them all at the sane time

This is really upset.

Hi Jesus,the poem you wrote was just beautiful

I read it as soon as I came back from the class last night.

I read it twice.

It was just so beautiful, natural, and I feel I could see it.

I like it very much.

That makes me want a baby badly

Homework for Next Week

Hello everyone!

Great class today despite the rainy day :)

For homework, don't forget to find the vocabulary words (compensate, conceive, derive, diversity, inhibit, moderate, supplement, surpass, tentative, verify) in your reading and everyday life. Write them down to share with the class.

Also if you haven't finished your writing piece about what you would change in the world, please do so. Post it on the blog so that everyone can read what you think.

Don't forget to post at least once and comment at least twice per week.

See you in two weeks!
Karen

sam

Hi, every one specially to Irene, because she shared her comment with me.
i do not know why my other friends they do not share their comments.
i know every body is busy in NY, but not that busy to to forget friends.
ok never mind my dear class mates. enjoy your life because this is the gift of God.

My dog-- YOYO

I hate raining, because it makes me have more work to do to take my dog Yoyo out

First, I need put his blue rain boots on which are four,

and put his rain coat on which I made from big white plastic bag and made five holes for his head and feet.

He looks funny and cute

People always laughed and asked me very next day after rain: Is that the dog wore rain boots yesterday?

Yoyo became famous dog at the area where I live by his costume .

the weather become a little weird

• when I went out of the home ,I feel warm .when I back to the home,I feel cold ...NYC`s weather is always change...so , everyone should be careful with this changeful weather.Take care of urself...ur health represent we can meet each other at least twice a week!!!by the way,what does everyone usually do in the free time...?

Irene

Hi Sam

I want to write a comment to you, but I just couldn't find your blog,lol

You know what, when you said that you came from Afghanistan, I feel cool.

This is the one thing that I loved about living in NY,

What a multiracial society that get us chance to get to know people from all over the world.

jesus

i love to do crossword puzzle
i love to watch cartoons
i live in coney island for 27 years
im a father of 2 girls and 1 boy
im divorce for 29 years

Irene

Writing in English is the most difficult thing for me , I love writing though.

I write blog very often, it's Chinese blog of course, especially at the fist few months after I move to here,I wrote blog almost once another day.My family and friends could keep in touch with me by reading my blog and left massage to me.

Now I start practicing writing in English,which I thought it would take me years and years to get it try, I'm so happy that I made right decision for taking this class, thanks Karen.

Also thanks all my classmates, some I still don't remember name yet, that you guys make me feel comfortable, so I'm not shy any more for talking in the class with my lousy English...hehe

Kim

good morning classmates, i just want to say that it was a pleasure meeting new classmates as well as working with all of u as a team. us students at coneyisland pre ged class work together as a team lets continue to stay focus so that we all can go ahead and achieve our goals.

Juanita

I lived in coney island Brooklyn for 26 years
I have two adults children
I lived in cambria heights queens new York for 21 years
I have four sisters and one brother
I have to get me a job soon and very soon

hi.everyone..did u go home now?

hi..did everyone go home ?I`ve already gone home ....I took the D train..It takes me 30minutes to go home...i glad to see everyone next week...have a good day~

Bhangra

Kyanite

Juanita

fast learner

MY name is HAJRIE, I live in Brooklyn NY .

I love going to school.

On my free time I love to read and work out.

I want to become a writer.

I want to lose ten pounds .

natalie

hi class am natalie. am here trying to get my ged so i can go on with my education. i would love to go college and work on a degreed in business. i would like to go to brooklyn college and ones i get good at it maybe ill get more degreed but for now am just work hard.

ruddrudd

hi my name is Norine i am learning all over again

i love the gym getting my body in shape and eating right

i love my two wonderful children they bring me joy everyday <3

i thank God for another day

life is marvelous:-)

jerry

Hi , my name is he jiawei,I am from Shanghai,China..

I have been here for six month..my favorite sport is swimming

I like this pre-GED class.everyone is funny and helpful..

this is the best class i ever attend...

The teacher is beautiful and the students are friendly and smart..

Goldie

I enjoy watching basketball.

I like to listen to 80s & 90s music.

My favorite food is any kinds of pasta.

Some say i'm a sports encyclopedia!

Money makes me better$

Me

I wen to work at columbus food in manhattan

I have two daughters older is 8 the younger is 5

I like go to lunch at 11;30 am chinese food.

I like to eat french fries.

I live in coney island.

sam

My name is sam.I live in brooklyn close to brooklyn bridge.
I like playing sports such as soccer and boxing,
mostly i like watching heavy weight boxing.
I am friendly guy and i like my friends,Because we treat each other like brothers. I respect the elders and i am a good friend with kids.
I have a pre ged class in coney island.
I have good classmates and a beautiful kind teacher.

irene

This is my first time posting something on the blog

I always wanted to have a gmail address,I never known how to get one,now that I have one, Im happy for that, and also its becoming a lot of fun to me.

sam

mustafa

hi my name is mustafa keser im in the ged class to get my diploma after that im thinking about applying for that job. the one that that turned me down in the biginning for not having a high school diploma.after that i want to cellebrate it

Hi everyone

sondra

,am 48yrs old.born in bklyn.,am 48yrs old.born in bklyn.andmom,and grandpa,mom,and my two children,all born inimy gr bklyn,ny.i have one cat,name angel.i love very much.i like to read,watch true crime stories.im happy to be in ged classes.looking foward to succeding and accomplishing my ged.most job's want you to have a ged.i like to keep busy.like to shop.take mom to dr.

Homework for Wed. 4/27

Try your best to NOTICE our vocabulary words in your everyday life. IF you find them, write down the sentence to share with the class.

See you on Wednesday!

YGs - Run Shit Music Video

YGs - M.O.B. Music Video

J. Lantern - I Feel It Music Video

Welcome and For Wednesday

Welcome, new class members! We had a successful first class with healthy debate, participation, and positive energy.

Please remember that all new students will be taking the TABE Math Test on Wednesday, April 20th.

For Wednesday, please read "People I Admire" by Naomi Shihab Nye and answer:
1. What is this poem mostly about?
2. Why do you think the poet wrote this poem?

I look forward to a wonderful class cycle with all of you.
Karen

Fun time on the last day of class :)

Congratulations to ALL, and I hope you enjoy the pictures. :)

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Winter 2011 Coney Island Pre-GED class: Salim, Maria, Orlette, Kojo, Natalie, Juanita, Jesus, Leslie, Yosef, Melo, and Kim

Thank you again for contributing to our beautiful dinner tonight. Your energy, time, and money are so appreciated. Most of all, congratulations for your hard work, success, and growth for the past 10 weeks.

A special congratulations to Jesus Gonzalez (Most Improved Reader, +2.7 points), Yosef Schuff (Most Improved Math, +3 points), Salim Williams (Participation), and Juanita Griffin (Best Attendance, 60 Hours) for standing out this cycle.

Please make sure that you return your slip to me at the Coney Island registration on Wed. 4/13 at 5pm to reserve your spot for the Spring cycle.

We will resume classes on Mon. 4/18.

See you soon!
Karen

Congratulations to ALL

Today is the last day of class. I will be at the library early, probably around 4:30 pm to set up the camera and music stuff :) . I wish everyone luck on their success in the future :D.

The Person I Admire the Most: My Mom

My mother cries, I see her tears drop. Some theft took all her money, but again and again, my mother tried. My mother worked very hard to make her living. After sending us off to school, she would go to corination market. Located in the heart of downtown Kingston, Jamaica, where she would but and sell oranges, bananas, and sweet sugar cane. It wasn't easy lifting all those loads and staying up late just to make a profit, but she had no other alternative because of the little education she received. Coming home one night my mother was robbed and compelled to give up all her money, my mother cried but again she tried. My fahter passed away when me and my twin brother was just 8 months old. It was very hard taking care of twins; I was very sickly and had to rush from one hospital to next. My mother almost gove up on me because taking care of a sick child and raising eight children without a father was hard, but my mother held her ground she was always around. Sometimes it's heart breaking hearing my mother reminisced about her passed, and all she went through for us. My mother never let us down. It was December 2,1992 when my mother migrated to the U.S, she was in her senoir years, but in six months she filed for us. It took us seven years to get to the U.S, but my mother was always optimistic, and for that reason time flies. Here we are today thanking mom for the opportunities and experience she gave us. The person I admire the most is my mother, because she raised us without a father. She worked very hard to send us to school, put food on the table, and in her senoir years took us all to the U.S. Sorry mom I have no PHD or a lawyers degree, but i will see to it that my children your grandchildren does not forget your legacy. So mom smile and sit back because you have accomplished alot." I am very proud of you MOM"!

By: Orlette

Last Class Tomorrow!

Hi everyone!
Tomorrow is our last class. We will be sharing our essays and celebrating our successes.

Here is the list of items for our celebration:

Natalie: icecream
Karen: strawberries and whipped cream
Juanita: salad
Jesus: roast chicken
Maria: garlic mashed potatoes
Kojo: soda
Orlette: Jamaican oxtail
Salim: music and camera

If you're not on the list, please contribute something to our dinner.
See you tomorrow and congratulations on 10 weeks of hard work!!!
Karen

GHANA AN INTERESTING PLACE TO BE.

Ghana is a beautiful country with gold,diamond and many other minerals but what really makes Ghana special is its diverse and culturally warm atmosphere which touches and embraces everyone.if you have never been to Ghana before,"Akwaaba!" Ghana welcomes you.

Ghana is located in the west Africa near the equator and on the Greenwich meridian.And is bordered on the north by Burkina Faso, on the west by Cote d'voire on the east by Togo and on the south by the Gulf of Guinea.

The colonial power that rule Ghana until their day of independence was the Britain.The Portuguese were the first to arrive and they named the place where they settled the Gold Coast.This became the name of the country till independence when it was changed to Ghana. Ghana was the first black African country to gain independence on the 6th March 1957. Dr Kwame Nkumah was the first prime minister of Ghana and in his first speech said Ghana your beloved country is free forever.The flag of Ghana consist of red,gold and green stripe with a black star in the center of the gold stripe.The red represents the blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence,gold stand for the minerals wealth,while green symbolized the rich forest.The black star represent the lone star of African Freedom.

The country's economy is dominated by agriculture,which employs about 40 percent of the working population. Ghana is one the leading exporters of cocoa in the world.It is also a significant exporter of commodities such as gold and lumber.Ghana has an estimated population of 23 million,drawn from more than one hundred ethnic groups each with its own unique language.The education system is constantly improving and so the growth in tourism.Ghana has several tourist attractions such as the castles,Forts,wildlife protected Areas,national park,museum and the Volta lake.There really is no best time to visit Ghana,as the temperature is always Africa hot and if rainfall doesn't soak you,then the humid air will.if you prefer your soaking tropical in nature,stick close to the beaches.whatever the season,the weather gets more arid the farther inland you go.Village specific festivals and event occur throughout the year.

I end my essay by singing our national Anthem that says God bless our homeland Ghana.

1) When my brother gets behind the wheel of his car ,he's a real menace. 2) She may have the diploma,but she still a naive young girl who isn't ready for the hard-core business world. 3) It would certainly explain the low levels of troop morale which have been reported on many occasions. 4) I think if the violence is too overt the romance is lost. 5) Never getting enough sleep undermine melissa health. 6) I have accidentally delete a file from my computer. 7) Are newspaper free to publish opinions or do they have to remain impartial. 8) Determine which features to use to enforce data integrity. 9) Although the website for selling video games looked like a scam, other said it was really legitimate. 10) He tended to be lenient toward the children

Homework Due Mon. 3/28

Hello everyone!

There are only 3 classes left until the end of the cycle. I am truly impressed by your commitment to the class, as attendance has been outstanding this cycle.

For this Monday, please finish your first draft of your essay and post it on the blog if possible. Don't forget to use the two essay we studied in class as mentors for strong beginnings and endings.

You should also be working on a story using Chapter 3's vocabulary words if you have not done so already.

Also, don't forget that class from 5-6pm will be independent/computer/study group learning. I will meet you upstairs at 6pm.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen

The Teachers Association made a proposal about their salary and they presented it to the education minister and it was in the news that both the Minister of information and Education Minister has deleted some aspect of the proposal made by the teachers before sending it to the president.The minister of Information was so naive and started making an unecessary comment on the radio and that push the lenient teachers in the country whose salary has not been paid for about three months now.but it was overt that the teachers were on strike and the Education service menace some members of the teachers Association if they don't go back to classroom to teach or face their own disciplinary mechanism being applied to them.But some members of the Teachers Association undermined their leaders and started going to classroom to teach.It was true that the teachers were seeking for their legitimate single spine salary structure which the government promise to pay 15% percentage of Teacher Retention premium.

But with the integrity of some council of states and the chiefs the teachers has now call off the strike and the council of states and the chiefs has giving the teachers morale that they are going to talk the president.Because the polices are receiving the single spine salary,so the government should not be impartial but rather be fair to all government workers.

1.When my Mom grounded me,my dad undermined her authority and let me go to the movies.

2.It overt that Knicks always wins their game

3.Dealing in drugs is not legitimate way to make money

4.The army robber seeks lenient sentences over murder.

5. The driver is naive in driving.

6.He was deleted from the system so we have to put him back in.

7.We should always say the truth and integrity in front of our mates

8. He may not score the most but he always plays impartial

9.Improperly writer sentences allows menace to avoid arrest.

10.When the worker was fired,his morale went to a great low.

new vocabulary words

Alvin was a menace to his grandparents,he almost set their house on fire.


It was overt that alvin has no home training,he would shout and scream in front of
the neighbours.

People try to undermine his grandparents skills,but they stand firm because they raise
his parent right.

All the children knew Alvin was naive,so they tricked him of his lunch money.


Alvin parent morale went low,when he was compel to leave the school.

new vocabulary words

James was so naive when she got her frist job,it was so overt that she could not
used the office machine.
some of the employees tried to undermine her ability,knowing she has a college degree.
But in six month she was promoted to supervisor,that make one employee mad,he was a menace to her.but because of her morale ability she handle the situation rightly.

Homework Due 3/21

Hi everyone!

For Monday, please write a sentence for each vocabulary word for Chapter 3.

Also, finish writing your outline if you have not already done so. You will be writing your essay drafts on Monday along with taking your Reading TABE.

Reminder: The Math TABE will take place on Wednesday 3/23.
I will meet with you about your scores on Monday 3/28.
Our last class will be Wednesday 3/30. You will share your essays, and I will give out awards and certificates. We'll also have a party to celebrate your hard work.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen

Hey Classmates :-)

Hey Classmates, I have 2 music videos coming soon.... but 1 music video this week (well it's a preview of the real thing) and the other one soon.... around summer time :) and check the wedding video out to let me know what you all think of my editing and etc... :) thank you

Vocabulary words, Fiction story

You would not believe what aday i had today, dining with my father and sister Betty. My father love's her better than me, as we sat to eat in the dining room there is a big yellow fan that illuminate the room.

My sister is pampered by my father, whether she is good or not. When I'm told to do something I comply to my father's rule, but with Betty he has to compel her. Yet her punishment was never drastic. That is a reminder that I'm not my fathers favorite and never will be.

I acknowledge I'm not as pretty as my sister, 'but candid thats me'. As my father continues to pick at my faults, I shut him out and pretended I am having a dialog over the phone with my friends.

As I was about to isolate myself from the table, my father called me back and start to reminisce about his obedient to his parents when he was my age. As father shift his black eyes to me I sank in my chair hearing him telling me I forfeit my night out with my friends, because i gave him deaf ear.

Betty shout out ' punish her' she was conise that makes me mad, but I was trying to avert the situation and rest my head on the table, thinking my father is nothing like my mother. She dresses appropriate and speak with a soft tone. She is from the country.

My father is a urban man, loud and full of excitement, I have an alternative never to married a man like my father. I glimps of father as he tried to fortify himself with the punch mother made. He is so erratic with his behavoir, love me one minute hate me the next.

Suddenly there was a nock at the door, miss brown came over, she is our neighbor. It was my chance to take refuge in moms room, she was doing an extencive cleaning. I listen as father told miss Brown anecdote. He loves to talk thats my father. My day today was a disappointed one.

Best Wedding Ever

Hey All

This was my day friday.... March 11th, 2011 :) ... I LOVE MY BIG BROTHER :D

Story For Wed, 3/09/ 11

You would not believe what a day I had. I was in the city getting a suit for my brother's wedding and I seen some urban suits. But, since I got my suit...I am satisfied. When I was on my way home, my niece called me after she got out of school telling me that she was isolated from the rest of the class because she didn't focus on her work. It started to rain before I went to the train station, so I needed refuge to protect me from the rain. While I was waiting for the rain to slow down I called my brother to see if he made anyone else forfeit in the video game. After a few minutes, I had no choice but to hang up on this erratic conversation because he started talking about non-sense. (10 minutes later the train arrived at the train station) I stepped on the train and sat down. I was being nosey and listening to 2 girls reminiscing about a dialog they had yesterday. When I was walking home from the train station I forgot that I have extensive amount of paper work to do for class today. But, as soon as I got home, I went to the fridge to get some food or snacks to fortify my focus so I can finish my papers. Since, all the lights were off, I had to turn them on to illuminate the house while I finish up my papers for tomorrow. So, the next day came. I woke up with a smile on my face because I finished my paper(s) for school while going through the worst yesterday. :)

On the Eve of christmas day, i happened to in a cab with two other boys who were travelling to spend the christmas holidays in Asiakwa. This was the dialog that went on in the Taxi Cab;
First guy......Do u REMINISCE our previous expedition in the URBAN?
Second guy...Yes i do.We were lucky to have found REFUGE when our vehicle broke down very close to the bridge.
First guy....On a brighter side, I think the soccer match we witnessed is an eveent which ILLUMINATES the christmas holidyas every year.
Second guy....Yes,I think so but it was marked by ERRATIC shooting upfront which made the home team FORFEIT the trophy.
First guy....there was also EXTENSIVE jubilations from supporters of the away side.One ugly incident was that of the referee.He was attacked immediately by the home side when he blew his final whistle.
Driver......I think the best thing was for the security present to ISOLATE the referee from the supporters or better still, FORTIFY their number at the venue to bring the situation under control.

I laughed out loud and they asked me why I was laughing.I answered..."I was at the stadium too"

Homework for Wed. 3/9

Hello everyone!
Only a few weeks left, but there's still a lot for us to learn until the last day of class. I am so proud of your dedication to the class so far.

For Wednesday, please finish your stories using the 10 vocabulary words from Chapter 2, starting with the sentence, "You would not believe what a day I had today." If possible, try to also use the words from Chapter 1. Good luck!

Also, please choose an essay topic for your next writing piece.

See you on Wednesday!
Karen

Ghana Independence Day: 6th March 1957

Ghana was the first black African country to gain independence on the 6th March 1957. Dr Kwame Nkrumah was the first prime minister of Ghana and in his first speech said "Ghana, your beloved country is free forever"

The Duchess of Kent attended the ceremony and read a message from the Queen, in which she said "The hopes of many, especially in Africa, hang on your endeavours. It is my earnest and confident belief that my people in Ghana will go forward in freedom and justice."

In reply, Dr Nkrumah said: "My government fully realises both the advantages and the responsibilities involved in the achievement of independence. It intends to make full use of these advantages to increase the prosperity of the country."

John illuminates the room with a flashlight,when the electricity went off.

The trainer fortify his class with a drink, to help them win the race.

The refugee seek Refuge in america.

I came from a urban community.

Bet and jane was having a dialog over the phone

Dialog: I heard a nice dialog on news 12 Brooklyn this afternoon.

Refuge:Some foreigners in Libya still struggle for refuge because of the political misunderstanding.

isolate: The Head Coach has isolate some players from the team because they don't attend training.

Reminisce: Ghanaians will reminisce on the 9th May stadium disaster.

Urban:The Mayor in the Urban always help the people in the community.

Forfeit:Black stars team had to forfeit because they did not have enough players.

Fortify: Maud felt that a good breakfast would fortify her for the days hectic schedule.

illuminate: Sunny days illuminate my heart.

Extensive: They did a pretty extensive pre-interview with him before the show.

Erratic:I could hear my erratic heartbeat in my ear as i stood in front of the congregation for the speech.

Homework Due Wed. 3/2

Hello, everyone!

You are doing a fabulous job keeping up with your attendance and participating in the class. Remember that the more you read and write, the more you will improve.

Please read "The Person I am Today" by Bonnie Wan. Complete the following questions:
1. What is this essay mostly about?
2. What makes this essay similar/different from the poems we read?
3. Circle the beginning, middle, and end of the essay.

To practice your vocabulary, write a sentence for each word #1-10 for Chapter 2 for Wed. Post your sentences on the blog for us all to learn from.

Good luck!
Karen

New Vocabulary Words

The governing body of the athletics organization is having a dialog over Marine Jomes to find out if she uses a vitamin supplement or steriods to fortify her body that make her achieve so much gold medals. if found guilty she will have to forfeit all her madals. They found when someone notice her erratic behavior after searching her home, officials found extensive supplies of steriod, now everyone knows she did not play the game very candid.

The Father I Never Met

It's friday no money no house no land

But only bills in my hand

All you gave us is your name

Say you want your son a lawyer

Your girl a nurse bit no money to mom

Poor woman with twin's living on strings

She said you love us but mention

Other children with your name

Oh you hard heart

What should the poor woman do?

were yo like a monkey jumping around

Or life was just a game for you

Poor woman with twin's living on strings

No picture of you kissing my cheek

Or patting me to sleep

As if I was born in the 17th century

Was there no camera's

No doctor no record

taking care of self did not matter to you

Did you really love us

Your not here to say i do

But there is a record god has account on you

Short Story

Today in life we try to avert situations but also try to comply with what we are asked. We all acknowledge that while some are compel without a choice other do have alternative. I for one am very candid and feel that i do have alot to say. If we were to listen to anecdote before our time you will hear about the drastic events that took place all because alot of us were to concise.

FORGIVING MY FATHER.

FOR ALL THE TIMES
YOU WERE ADDICTED TO DRUGS
THE ENTIRE TIME I WAS GROWING UP
I FORGIVE YOU

FOR ALL THE TIMES
YOU WERE NEVER AROUND
NEITHER WAS MY MOM
BUT A BOY NEEDS HIS FATHER
A LITTLE MORE THAN HIS MOM
I FORGIVE YOU

FOR ALL THE TIMES
DESPITE THE HEARTACHE AND CRAP
YOU PUT ME THROUGH
I FORGIVE YOU

FOR ALL THE TIMES
THE PAIN AND ANGER I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE
I WISH YOU WERE NEAR
THE TEARS THAT FELL FROM MY EYES
I STILL LOVE YOU
I FORGIVE YOU.

Vocabulary words

Some parents will not acknowledge that they make mistakes. in raising their children. It can be hard for them to be candid when the damage is already done. But as children we must help them dont avert them, love them be gentle and let them tell their part like anecdote. Some parents growing up as children have no voice back then, they were compel to do things they refused to do. Their punishment would be drastic. We have a alternative now to be the best parents we can be. As parents we must not nag out children, we should be concise when correcting them, using appropriate words to address them. And if we do they will comply with our rules, and stay in school and be cool.

By; Orlette

GED

My name is Orlette, I am a mother of two beautiful girls. I would like to achieve my GED so I can get my LPN license to work in the hospital or in the pediatrician department, because I love working and caring for children. With my GED I can get a better wages so i can help my children and myself and my community.

by; Orlette

THE FATHER I NEVER MET

IT'S FIRDAY NO MONEY NO HOUSE NO LAND

BUT ONLY BILLS IN MY HAND

ALL YOU GAVE US IS OUR NAME

SAY YOU WANT YOUR SON A LAWYER

YOUR GIRL A NURSE BUT NO MONEY TO MOM

POOR WOMAN WITH TWIN'S LIVING ON STRINGS

SHE SAID YOU LOVE US BUT MENTION

OTHER CHILDREN WITH YOUR NAME

OH YOU HARD HEART

WHAT SHOULD THE POOR WOMAN DO

WERE YOU LIKE A MONKEY JUMPING AROUND

OR LIFE LIFE WAS JUST A GAME FOR YOU

POOR WOMAN WITH TWIN'S

LIVING ON STRINGS

NO PICTURE OF YOU KISSING MY CHEEK

OR PATTING ME TO SLEEP

NO DOCTOR NO RECORD

TAKING CARE OF SELF DID NOT MATTER TO YOU

DID YOU REALLY LOVE US

YOUR NOT HERE TO SAY I DO

BUT THERE IS A RECORD GOD HAS ACCOUNT ON YOU

Kojo

oh my wat a long week. my week was busy! busy! busy!.but thank God its Friday.and the job hunting still continue next week.hi class mates have a nice weekend and hope to see u on Wednesday

Homework for 2/23

Hello everyone!

Remember we don't have class on Monday, 2/21. Please come to class next Wed. 2/23 with your story, which should include all 10 vocabulary words from chapter 1 to share with the class. Please post your story on the blog as well.

Don't forget to answer the questions that people on the blog ask you.

Also, please finish your forgiveness poem, post it to the blog if you feel comfortable, and bring it to class next Wednesday to share.

Have a wonderful long weekend :)

Karen

To Karen :)

Um Hey Karen...I don't think I'm going to be able to make it today because my eye is a little swollen & I hurt my right leg.... I don't know how though but I did. Maybe it's because I work out to much or walk too much. I don't know but I WILL be there next week monday. :) Thank You & See You Monday.

Happy Valentine's Day

Hello everyone-

Here is the homework assignment for this week:

1. Make a list of the people who you struggle with forgiving.
2. Write the name of the poem you like the best out of the three we read together. Write the name of the poet who wrote that poem. Write why you like that poem the best. This poem is your mentor poem (the poem that will guide you to becoming a better writer).
3. Write a poem starting with the first line of the poem you chose, but focusing on the person who you struggle with forgiving. Finish your poem for Wednesday. If you have trouble, use your mentor poem to help you.

Blog assignment:
Answer the following question- When you get your GED, what do you plan to do with it? (e.g. Go to college? If so, what do you want to study? Get a job promotion? If so, where do you work? etc.)

Don't forget to respond to people's questions, and comment on at least 2 of your classmates' posts!

melo

hello everyone can wait to see anyone in class today .Well im weekend was good did grandma a little birthday party with the family and friends, then i want out with my friends we had a good time i havent been out for awhile so i enjoy myself. How was everyone weekend? well i'm happy im going to school because i really wanna become a nurse to help out the people who sick the way i take care of my mom may god bless her soul R.I.P mommy.

HAPPY VALETINE'S DAY TO ALL MY CLASSMATE HOPE YOU ENJOY WITH YOUR LOVE ONE'S

Happy valentines day to all, i had a terrible weekend.

Hello Karen and classmates, happy valentines day to all. im sorry that i will not be making it to class this evening. i just got released from the hospital and im tired and drained. i hope that everyone have a good day in class today and i will see all of u on wednesday.

New Day of Week 5 :)

I'm looking forward to NEW learning sessions/work in today's class. I never thought I say this in my life but for some reason "I just could never miss a day of class and I just can't wait to go to school/ class" :). See everyone at 5 pm today. :)

=]

hello classmates *& karen ,

well today im feeling good a lil tired but im very happy to be in class today .

=)

Hey classmates,

Im happy that I made it to class today because on monday I didnt have a babysiter. So im glad I made it today with out any troubles . =)

2 More Videos

Hey Classmates & Karen :)... these are two more of my videos. I filmed 1 and made the "Rain Fall" song like a year ago but I'm really looking for more work until I can get in the business so I can have some work to present to others. Hope You Enjoy the videos and let me know what you think. :)

Pharoah ft. La Soul - Turn Me On Official Music Video

Tamir - RainFall (ft. SpaZ)

kim's weekend

Hello everyone, this weekend was a good weekend for me. i spent the weekend with one of my 2 year old niece and my 8 year old nephew. i also spent my weekend having a couple of drinks with my sister, brother inlaw, and 2 of my friends, then on Sunday i relaxed with my fiance and we watched the superbowl, got my clothes together to go to work on the next day i showered, ate and i fell asleep. now as far as Monday i enjoyed class very much. i like how we came as a group and we discussed the poem to one another. hopefully tomorrow we will have a good day as well. goodnight Karen and classmates i will see all of you tomorrow.

yosefs weekend

I ate a a stew called cholent that my friend made in his house. I walked around in borough park. I sleped..

Kojo

Hi Kim...u were not in class on Wednesday,wat was wrong?

KOJO

Hi friends.how are u guys doing.i just wanna say hi.And hope to see everybody on Monday.

Homework Due Mon. 2/7

Hello, everyone!
Here is the homework due this Monday:
Read "Forgiving My Mother" (the last poem on the sheet) and answer the following questions:
1. What is this poem mostly about?
2. What is the purpose of the poem?
3. How is it similar to the other poems we read?
4. How is it different from the other poems we read?
5. What is the tone of the poem?

Don't forget to post at least once and comment on at least two other classmates' posts (include a question). Also, please answer any questions that are asked of you.

Keep up the good work in our class-- I am inspired to see you keep returning.

I also found this article interesting:
http://www.npr.org/2008/03/28/89164759/a-victim-treats-his-mugger-right

Have a good weekend!
Karen

Fun!

I had a great time in class yesturday. I'm glad that i have some people to realize my work in progress. I tend to make movies and all when I attend college :). And I'm going to need some Actors/ Actresses lol. Anyone interested?

melo

Hi everyone good evening as u may know i was sick on monday and gotta alittle worst not only that im sick but my grandmother is sick to, but im hopeing to be back to school on monday if thing come out good with me or my grandmother.

=)

Im glad that i made it to class today , =)

nd also glad there isnt a snow storm.

I hope I do really well on my math test because i dont consider "Math" my favorite subject .

good afternoon .

hello classmates :) ,

Today is a new day im feeling good and i am very happy to be in class today .

Class Still On Today

Hi everyone-
As of now, the library will be open and class is still on tonight. If it is canceled you will get a phone call from me.
Best,
Karen

My name is jesus aka spidey23 I have three kids one boy two girls I love to watch cartoon and sci fi movies.

KOJO

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE TELL ME THE MONTH THE GED EXAMINATION WILL BE STARTED?

Tamir - Stranded

Interesting Posts :-)

I see some people put some cool/ interesting posts on here. That's cool :). Um, I posted 2 videos or video links on here if you want to check it out it's up here :). I'm currently working on a few songs using AUTOTUNES talking about love, life and etc.... I have a song called "Stranded". It's talking about love and what happened to me in the past and how many times i fell and kept getting back up. Here's the song if you want to here it.

Blog Homework Due Next Mon. 2/7

Please make sure that you:

1. Type one new post about yourself, stating 3 things about you.
2. Comment on at least 2 other classmates' posts. Include a question in your post.
3. Respond to the questions that you are asked by your classmates on your post. That means you will have to revisit the blog every few days to see if someone commented on your post!

Good luck! See you Wednesday :)

Hello!

Hello, everyone!

It is nice to see you all using the blog and learning more about all of you. Here are some things about me:

1. My mom is from the Philippines and my dad is from Thailand.

2. I am hoping to go back to school for my Ph.D. soon.

3. I am going to Puerto Rico in May for a wedding in Condado, San Juan. Where are my Puerto Ricans??? What are the "must-sees"? I'm looking for recommendations that the guide books won't have. I LOVE FOOD and nature, so any suggestions related to these things would be appreciated!

Karen