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Clemente Students Participate in Fishbowl Discussions
Students in Mr. Van Loon's AP Literature class participate in weekly "fishbowl" discussions. In a fishbowl, a group of eight to ten students lead the class in a discussion of the week's reading. This week, students discussed the first section of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
"I like the 'fishbowl' format because it puts the students in control of the discussion," said Mr. Van Loon. "My students frequently surprise and impress me with the details of their discussions."
As students in the inner circle debate the meaning and details from the text, students in the outer circle record their questions and monitor their adherence to agreed-upon discussion rules and norms. All students are required to read the section of the text prior to the discussion, but the students in the inner "fishbowl" must be prepared with text-dependent questions to demonstrate their proficient understanding of the selection.
"We're reading a book about a book," said senior Argenis Hernandez. "It's self-referential."
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"Did you notice that Hitchhiker's Guide has the conventions of a reference book?" asked senior Alexandra Villalpando.
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"In Chapter 7, we learn that Vogon poetry is the third worst in the galaxy," said senior Jessica Robinson. "What does that really mean? And why is Earth poetry considered the worst?"
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For Mr. Van Loon, the fishbowl is a chance to make sure that every voice in the classroom is heard.
"I rotate the fishbowl groups every week, so every student has a chance to participate each month," said Van Loon. "The fishbowl also gives me insight into how well they're grasping the material, and how I should adjust my instruction."
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Join US at MOSAIC on May 8th!
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José E. López to be honored as Outstanding Community Leader! Please join us on Thursday, May 8 for the fifth annual MOSAIC: A Celebration of Chicago's Communities, and celebrate the many diverse voices that comprise our one unique Chicago!
This year, MOSAIC will be held at the Zhou B Art Center, which is leading a new artistic renaissance in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
At MOSAIC, you'll be able to experience the cuisine and music from several different countries, meet and mingle with people from all over the world who support Chicago's cultural diversity, and participate in a truly one-of-a-kind silent auction with items provided by Chicago's ethnic museums and their supporters. The Chicago Cultural Alliance will honor its Chicago Cultural Champion and two Outstanding Community Leaders. MOSAIC attendees are encouraged to wear business attire or their national dress.
DATE: Thursday, May 8, 2014
TIME: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
VIP Reception begins at 5:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago
TICKETS: $75 Core Member ticket
$150 single ticket
$200 VIP ticket,
includes pre-event VIP reception
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| Campaign to Free Oscar López Rivera |
NYC Postcard Art Exhibition and Fundraiser for
Campaign to Free Oscar López Rivera
The NBHRN is excited to invite artists to participate in postcards4oscar, an art exhibition and fundraiser for the freedom of Puerto Rican political prisoner Oscar López Rivera, who has been in prison for over 32 years. We hope that you will consider participating in this important event that will help to raise awareness for Oscar's release and we invite you to contribute to this unique invitational exhibition, and sale of original art.
postcards4oscar is a fundraising exhibition showcasing artists' work from throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Artists will submit 4" x 6" works of art on a postcard that we will provide. The artwork will be exhibited anonymously (signed on back) and sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $50. Only after selecting and purchasing a piece will a buyer learn the identity of the artist. Artists may work in any medium or style and may submit more than one postcard if so desired.
The exhibition will take place in New York at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Center on May 24th, with an Artist Preview Event on May 23rd.
Final submissions of artwork must be received by May 12th.
For more info: postcards4oscar@boricuahumanrights.org |
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Oscar's Letters to his Granddaughter Karina now Available in English
The series of letters by Oscar Lopez Rivera to his granddaughter Karina published online by El Nuevo Dia are now available in English. All 15 published thus far are available on the National Boricua Human Rights Network website. |
