Thank you to everyone who posted their writing pieces and comments to classmates. Make sure you read the comments that folks made to your writing piece so that you make your piece better.
A suggestion for commenting:
1. Start with something positive! Is there a particular line that your classmate wrote that you liked? Tell why you liked it. Pointing out what you LIKE will help your classmate know what to keep doing in his/her writing.
Be specific:
Example: instead of "I like your piece", say "I like your piece because you wrote about details from growing up. That helps me know more about you. I want to do that in my writing too."
2. End with a suggestion on how your classmate can improve his/her writing.
Example: "I'd love to know more about...." or "I had trouble understanding...maybe you can...."
Remember, we are here to motivate and challenge each other to grow as writers and readers. Let me know if you have trouble!
Karen
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
My Name:
In my religion we believe that god has one hundred names .As-salaam is one of them,it means the peace.And abd means servant or servant of ,and so abdussalaam means servant of god or servant of the peace.
I like my name because one general belief in my religion is that we are all servant's of God, and so I feel that I have something in common with most of, if not all of them.
"My Name"
My name is Angie, which is a somewhat short version of my mothers name Angelica. I'm her last born of 10 children, makes me feel special. I reflect my mom more than any other of my other brothers or sisters strong, independent and caring. My mom raised all her children on her own with really no help from our dad. That was a challenge she faced. She always said we were going to be ready for WAR. She taught us how to do everything on our own. She would say "I'm not going to be here forever so you need to take care of yourselves and each other". She never showed us the hardship and struggle she went through. That really inspired me to be the strong independent women I am today. I am raising my two daughters the same way. I'm so proud they are great kids! I have taken a lot of my moms characteristics. My older brothers and sisters respect me for the good job I'm doing.
It means messenger of God and an angel in Greek and Latin. I would say that fits me pretty well. I am a mystery, something like out of the normal or invisible. People can sense a strong presence from me in a good way, interesting! I'm very spiritual and passionate. I have a purpose. I ask myself "What is life?" for me my children, family and friends with out any of them what would it be? It's love really. My heart is full of love. Life for me is a walk in the park on a sunny day and just enjoying the beauty that surrounds us all. That's the meaning of my life.
I am happy with my name. It's what it was meant to be. Just wish I would of gotten a middle name like Faith or Joy. That would of made my name more complete.
It means messenger of God and an angel in Greek and Latin. I would say that fits me pretty well. I am a mystery, something like out of the normal or invisible. People can sense a strong presence from me in a good way, interesting! I'm very spiritual and passionate. I have a purpose. I ask myself "What is life?" for me my children, family and friends with out any of them what would it be? It's love really. My heart is full of love. Life for me is a walk in the park on a sunny day and just enjoying the beauty that surrounds us all. That's the meaning of my life.
I am happy with my name. It's what it was meant to be. Just wish I would of gotten a middle name like Faith or Joy. That would of made my name more complete.
My name is Izolda.It doesn't have any means on my native language. When I was born,my parents thought too long ,before to name me. All names, which in my community were using they didn't like. Finally they named me Izolda.
Izolda means beautiful on old Celtic language. Also it was the name of the princess of Ireland in the legend of ''Tristan and Isolde''. Its about an impossible love ,like''Romeo and Juliette'', ''Isolde the bride of the king of Cornwall,Mark ,who fell in love with the king's nephew Tristan, after they mistakenly drank a love potion...''
I like my name. But,when I was young, I wished to change it. Right now I don't remember
''why?''. And,I don't wanna change it anymore!
It is a tradition to give your name to one of your grandkids in my community.So,I'll do.
Izolda is nice and sonorously name,also,I think,all girl names are nice and beautiful.Just,love yourself and be happy with.
Izolda means beautiful on old Celtic language. Also it was the name of the princess of Ireland in the legend of ''Tristan and Isolde''. Its about an impossible love ,like''Romeo and Juliette'', ''Isolde the bride of the king of Cornwall,Mark ,who fell in love with the king's nephew Tristan, after they mistakenly drank a love potion...''
I like my name. But,when I was young, I wished to change it. Right now I don't remember
''why?''. And,I don't wanna change it anymore!
It is a tradition to give your name to one of your grandkids in my community.So,I'll do.
Izolda is nice and sonorously name,also,I think,all girl names are nice and beautiful.Just,love yourself and be happy with.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Coney Island Name History
For those who missed the discussion on how Coney Island got its name:
The name
Coney Island, c. 1914, by Edward Henry Potthast
Native American inhabitants, the Lenape, called the island Narrioch[citation needed] (land without shadows), because, as is true of other south shore Long Island beaches, its compass orientation keeps the beach area in sunlight all day.[citation needed] The Dutch name for the island was Conyne Eylandt (Konijnen Eiland in modern Dutch spelling),[2] meaning Rabbit Island. This name is found on the New Netherland map of 1639 by Johannes Vingboon. (New York State and New York City were originally a Dutch colony and settlement, named Nieuw Nederlandt and Nieuw Amsterdam.) As on other Long Island barrier islands, Coney Island had many and diverse rabbits and rabbit hunting prospered until resort development eliminated their habitat.
It is generally accepted by scholars[3][4] that Coney Island is an English adaptation of the Dutch name, Konijnen Eiland. Coney is also an obsolete and dialectal English word for rabbit. Coney came into the English language through Old French (Conil), which derives from the Latin word for rabbit, cuniculus. The English name "Conney Isle" was used on maps as early as 1690,[5] and by 1733 the modern spelling "Coney Island" was used.[6] J.F.W. des Barre's chart of New York harbor in the Atlantic Neptune, 1779,[7] and John Eddy map of 1811 both use the modern "Coney Island" spelling.[8]
Even though the history of Coney Island's name and its Anglicization can be traced through historical maps spanning the 17th century to the present,[9] and all the names translate to "Rabbit Island" in modern English, there are still those who contend that the name derives from other sources. Some say that early English settlers named it Coney Island after its cone-like hills. Others claim that an Irish captain named Peter O'Connor had, in the 1700s, named Coney Island after an island (Inishmulclohy) in County Sligo, Ireland. Yet another purported origin is from the name of the Indian tribe (the Konoh tribe) who supposedly once inhabited it. A further claim is that the island is named after Henry Hudson's "right-hand-man" John Coleman, supposed to have been slain by Indians.[10]
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_island
The name
Coney Island, c. 1914, by Edward Henry Potthast
Native American inhabitants, the Lenape, called the island Narrioch[citation needed] (land without shadows), because, as is true of other south shore Long Island beaches, its compass orientation keeps the beach area in sunlight all day.[citation needed] The Dutch name for the island was Conyne Eylandt (Konijnen Eiland in modern Dutch spelling),[2] meaning Rabbit Island. This name is found on the New Netherland map of 1639 by Johannes Vingboon. (New York State and New York City were originally a Dutch colony and settlement, named Nieuw Nederlandt and Nieuw Amsterdam.) As on other Long Island barrier islands, Coney Island had many and diverse rabbits and rabbit hunting prospered until resort development eliminated their habitat.
It is generally accepted by scholars[3][4] that Coney Island is an English adaptation of the Dutch name, Konijnen Eiland. Coney is also an obsolete and dialectal English word for rabbit. Coney came into the English language through Old French (Conil), which derives from the Latin word for rabbit, cuniculus. The English name "Conney Isle" was used on maps as early as 1690,[5] and by 1733 the modern spelling "Coney Island" was used.[6] J.F.W. des Barre's chart of New York harbor in the Atlantic Neptune, 1779,[7] and John Eddy map of 1811 both use the modern "Coney Island" spelling.[8]
Even though the history of Coney Island's name and its Anglicization can be traced through historical maps spanning the 17th century to the present,[9] and all the names translate to "Rabbit Island" in modern English, there are still those who contend that the name derives from other sources. Some say that early English settlers named it Coney Island after its cone-like hills. Others claim that an Irish captain named Peter O'Connor had, in the 1700s, named Coney Island after an island (Inishmulclohy) in County Sligo, Ireland. Yet another purported origin is from the name of the Indian tribe (the Konoh tribe) who supposedly once inhabited it. A further claim is that the island is named after Henry Hudson's "right-hand-man" John Coleman, supposed to have been slain by Indians.[10]
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_island
Homework
I am SO proud of the attendance today! We were only missing 2 folks. You are doing an outstanding job coming to class and working toward your goals. I thought today's discussions were thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring. Well done, everyone!
Just a reminder about homework...
Due THIS FRIDAY:
1. Please POST your writing piece about your name. Think about heart, imagination, and details, as well as the structure of your writing as you write you draft.
2. Please comment on another classmates' writing.
Due NEXT Wed. 2/3:
1. Math workbook #1 pp. 26-29 (on separate looseleaf paper). Please make sure you show your work so that I can see your process and help you where you get stuck.
2. Check in with your goals partner by phone or email about what s/he has been doing to meet his/her goals this week.
See you on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend.
Just a reminder about homework...
Due THIS FRIDAY:
1. Please POST your writing piece about your name. Think about heart, imagination, and details, as well as the structure of your writing as you write you draft.
2. Please comment on another classmates' writing.
Due NEXT Wed. 2/3:
1. Math workbook #1 pp. 26-29 (on separate looseleaf paper). Please make sure you show your work so that I can see your process and help you where you get stuck.
2. Check in with your goals partner by phone or email about what s/he has been doing to meet his/her goals this week.
See you on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend.
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