Introduction to SPLASH

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msgloryvelazquez.wix.com/splashproject

OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE PROJECT

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S.P.LA.S.H.Process for participating in the project

Elementary Middle School High School

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Unit 1: Puerto Rican Reality

• Introduction• Nonfiction vs. Fiction• Presentations• Discussion• Writing• Workshop• Test

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INTRODUCTION

“Where is the love?” by Black Eyed Peas

“¿Dónde está el amor?” by Wisin y Yandell, Franco De Vita

Chose a social problem spoken in the songs, and bring examples of literature that present your chosen problem.

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NonFiction vs Fiction

Identify the genres of literature and their characteristics

Discuss the examples brought in class and their relevance to the chosen problem

Each group will present one of the chosen topics. Power Point Presentation

max 5 slides, concepts or phrases only 1 slide for introduction with name of students and topic 1 slide with important concepts 1-2 with example/explanation 1 practice exercise or discussion questions

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FORMAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Essay

+ Organization of Essay

+ Parts of Essay

+ Writing a thesis statement

+ Types of Essays

Grammar

Clarity

Grammar Review

Word Choice

Sept 3/4 Sept 5/6

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Distribution of sources

Chapter 1 Organization

Chapter 2 Clarity

Chapter 3 Word Choice

Chapter 6.Untimed Essay Strategies: Parts of Essay

Chapter 4 Mechanics: Verb Tenses, Double Negatives, Agreement, Pronouns, Prepositions

Writing Thesis Statement-pdf

Types of Essays- Reflexive, Expository, Argumentative, Descriptive

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Discussion & WritingBegin building company, including:+persuasive essay for potential audience of company, +Name and picture/logo of entity+The gravity of the issue, including a summary of article +Literature on issue (article and your response to them)+Mission & Vision+Goals+Values that are integrated or emphasized (Sociology)+Steps to reach that goal+Impact of your entity on: community, PR and the world+List of materials and sources need+Results of Survey+Brief summary of the literature (in your own words)+Brief information of solution/entity

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‘Site building’ Workshop

How to make your own company website