1. + English 9 College Prep Mr. Li Foothill Technology High School Fall 2013

2. + I was born in Hong Kong; my family emigrated to California when I was two years old. I am very proud to have earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with Program Honors. I am Mr. Li

3. + Welcome. You are now embarking on a wonderful journey and period of your life that will challenge who you are and what you must do in order to become who you will be.

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6. + Semester 2

7. + In this course, you will… Read novels, plays, poetry, and information text Write Blogs, summaries, essays, research projects Speak Discussions, debates, trials, speeches You will learn to actively listen

8. + You will have to ask for help We are a team; we are a community. You are not alone. and that is okay because…

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10. + What is a concept map?

11. + Here is an example of a Mind Map

12. + There is also the Neighborhood Map o You could use this to provide details on: o Incidents where something might have happened o Important locations o Provide a unique perspective to your composition o Consider “The House on Mango Street”

13. + Why Thinking Maps, anyways? Either mapping strategy might help you: Organize your thoughts Develop cohesive ideas about your topic/subject Make connections through visual representations Helps you as a reader visualize what you are reading

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15. + How to use this strategy for your assignment Consider yourself a resource for a writing project. How could you use this to map out your own story? You might consider blending this idea with a Neighborhood Map of your life.

16. + Directions Decide on a style: straight up mind map, neighborhood map, or a combination of both Composition must be on a Unlined piece of paper Must fill entire page Writing must end up in INK, Marker, or Colored Pencils

17. + What is required Your name AND the period you are in! 10 incidents or details about you On the back of composition, a single paragraph reflection on this activity.

18. For next session: Have your composition book with you from now on. Join Edmodo. Concept map is due on Monday.