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(1) Writing in your subject: Students learn to write by writing. Research indicates that
students write more when using a computer than when writing by hand.
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Develop a computer-based writing assignment relevant to the theme of your
portfolio.
Live Jazz Concert Assignment
1. Set up a concert with two legendary Jazz artists (i.e. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane,
Miles Davis) that are deceased, and two living Jazz artists (i.e. Michael Brecker, Herbie
Hancock, Joshua Redman).
2. You have the task of being a concert reviewer for the LA Times Newspaper, and must
give a somewhat thorough analysis of each song. Use a thesaurus to give you a greater
range of emotional words in order to describe musical aspects in each piece.
3. Create a set list of standard Jazz tunes, as well as some contemporary ones (4 total
tunes). Two should be straight ahead swing, one Latin, and one of anything but straight
ahead (i.e. funk, latin jazz, timba, mambo, avant-garde).
4. Copy pictures from the Internet or scan them from a form of paper media (book,
journal, etc) and use them within the article. If possible, use photo editing software to
bring two or more musicians into the same picture.
4. Listen to actual recordings of these pieces and artists, and use your ears and
imagination to guide you. You can subscribe to Rhapsody.com or any other music
service for a trial period or buy CDs at any music store.
5. One tactic might be to find standard tunes that have been played by the legendary
artists and contemporary artists and compare them in a fictitious live performance setting.
6. Be creative!!!
(2) Editing: Research indicates that students edit and revise more when writing on a
computer than when writing by hand.
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Use the footnote feature to identify all of the mistakes you can find in this
document without the aid of a grammar checker, and repeat with the aid of a
grammar checker.
Errors I found without the use of a grammar checker.
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The causes of the Revolutionary Warr1 was that the the2 English put tacks
in their tea. Also, the colonists would send their parcels through the post without
stamps. During the War. the Red Coats and Paul Revere was 3 throwing balls
over stone walls. The dogs were barking and peacocks crowing. Finally 4 the
colonists won and no longer had too pay for taxis 5 . 6 delgats 7 from the original
138 states formed an9 Contented10 Congress. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin
Franklin were towo11 singers 12 of the Declaration of Independence. Frankin13
declared "A horse14 divided against itself cannot stand." Franklin died in 1790
and is still dead15. 16Soon17 the Constitiion18 of the united states 19 was adopted
to secure domestic hostility20. Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest
Precedent 21. Lincoln's mother died in infancy 22,23 and he24 was born in a log
cabin which he built with his own hands 25. Lincoln said,: "in onion26 there is great
strength."27
Errors I found with the use of a grammar checker.
The causes of the Revolutionary Warr was that the the28 English put tacks
in their tea. Also, the colonists would send their parcels through the post without
stamps. During the War. the Red Coats and Paul Revere was throwing balls
over stone walls. The dogs were barking and peacocks crowing. Finally the
colonists won and no longer had too pay for taxis .29 delgats30 from the original
1
War (mis-spelling)
Double word
3
“were” instead of “was”
4
insert comma
5
“taxes” not “taxis”
6
The period (.) should be two spaces closer to the previous text.
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spelled Delegates
8
thirteen (Any number under 100 should be spelled out)
9
a
10
Continental
11
two
12
signers
13
Franklin
14
house
15
Death only comes once.
16
two spaces, not four
17
insert comma
18
Constitution
19
United States
20
tranquility
21
president
22
Lincoln's brother, Thomas, died in infancy, but his mother died from poisoned milk.
23
period, not comma
24
Lincoln
25
Can't build before you're born
26
union
27
Italian proverb, not Lincoln statement
2
28
repeated word
period spacing
30
spelling, capitalization
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13 states formed an31 Contented Congress. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin
Franklin were towo singers of the Declaration of Independence. Frankin
declared "A horse divided against itself cannot stand." Franklin died in 1790 and
is still dead. Soon the Constitiion of the united states was adopted to secure
domestic hostility. Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent.
Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built
with his own hands. Lincoln said,: "in onion there is great strength."
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What kinds of errors are generally not detected by the software? Give examples.
Would you encourage your students to use a grammar/style checker? If so,
explain how it might be best employed. If not, explain why not.
- Commas are not usually detected by spell check software (Finally the colonists won)
- Logic errors (he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands)
- Phonetically exact words with different spelling. (tacks/tax)
-Historical accuracy (Lincoln's mother died in infancy)
-Wrong word placement, but correct spelling of that word ("in onion there is great
strength." )
(3) Analysis of your textbook: Readability is a measure of the comprehensibility or
understandability of written text. There are many methods and formulas for determining
readability and the related reading age. Teachers should be aware of the readability level
of their text as well as the reading level of their students.
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Scan three or more paragraphs from your textbook into a word processor file
using OCR software. Perform a document check and readability estimate on the
text and include the results in your portfolio.
The History of Jazz: Chapters 1-3
"a" instead of "an"
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According to the computer-generated readability estimates, does this text appear
to be appropriate for your students? Explain. (Note: In some programs, document
analysis appears at the end of a grammar check).
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This text appears appropriate for any general ed. high school student. I believe that each
high school student should be challenged to at least the 12th grade level of reading.
Although they might struggle, it will expand their vocabulary and general concept of the
English language. Rather than having students rehearse what they know, have them use a
thesaurus and/or dictionary in order to understand what they do not know.
(4) Equations: Many teachers have the need to incorporate equations into handouts, tests
and notes. Equation editors allow you to make equations and then export them as
graphics to word processors.
Use an Equation Editor to create two or more complex equations from your
discipline. If your discipline does not use many equations, you may select from
the following list.
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(5) Word relationships : English dictionaries contain more than 250,000 words, while
Spanish dictionaries contain approximately 100,000 words, and most other languages
have far fewer. English has an extensive vocabulary and many synonyms. This can cause
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difficulties for English learners. An electronic thesaurus may be used to help students
understand the complex relationship within the English lexicon.
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Using a thesaurus, paraphrase the preamble of the Constitution. Include at least
ten logical substitutions for the original words. You may use the built-in thesaurus
(Tools/Language/Thesaurus) in Word or internet resources such as Merriam
Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus, or Roget's Thesaurus. Describe (with an
example) how you can use a thesaurus when trying to explain the meanings of
difficult words to your students
Preamble: We the citizens of the United States, with the intention of shaping a
more ideal Union, institute Justice, assure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
collective defense, further the general wellbeing, and guarantee the Blessings of
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America.
(6) Mastering Content Vocabulary: Although modern English has the largest and most
complex lexicon of any language in history, the meanings of many words can be
determined if one knows the common prefixes, suffixes and root words. Knowledge of
such morphemes is particularly useful for English learners who face the formidable
challenge of mastering English vocabulary, with all of its many nuances. According to
Richard E. Hodges of the University of Puget Sound ("Improving Spelling and
Vocabulary in the Secondary School; 1982, p 30) ,“If you were to examine the 20,000
most used English words, you would find that about 5,000 of them contain prefixes and
that 82 percent (about 4,100) of those words use one of only fourteen different prefixes
out of all the available prefixes in the language.” Thus, if students master these prefixes,
they will know clues to the meanings of thousands of words." *TPE-tip. TPE 7 requires
teachers to "implement an instructional program that facilitates English language
development, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills" You may wish to
develop a root-word bank for the subject you teach and show how it facilitates
vocabulary development (TPE-7)
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Identify five words commonly used in your subject. Identify one or more prefixes,
suffixes or roots from each. Use an online dictionary to identify 5 or more other
words in the English language that use these morphemes as per the example.
When searching, you will need to use standard wildcards: *=multiple characters;
?=single character.
Root
dict(from dictionary)
Meaning
tell, pronounce
Five or more related words that share this root
dictator (one whose word is law), diction (enunciation),
edict (a formal pronouncement or command.), dictum
(an authoritative, often formal pronouncement), dictate
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-mony
state, result, or
condition
harmony
Simultaneous
music notes that
blend to make a
pleasing sound.
different, other
heteroheterophony
Two different
melodic voices
occurring at
once.
-phone
sound
saxophone
A wind
instrument that
has a conical
metal body,
finger keys, and
a single-reed
mouthpiece
many; several
polypolyphony
-issimo
pianissimo
postposterior
(to say or read aloud to be recorded or written by
another)
hegemony (predominance of one country over others by
virtue of leadership or influence), alimony (financial
support given by one separated or divorced spouse to
the other), testimony (the evidence presented under oath
in a court of law)
heterodox (deviating from an officially approved belief
or doctrine), superheterodyne (using a method of radio
reception in which the incoming signal is transformed
into an intermediate frequency which helps with
amplification of the signal and eliminates unwanted
signals), heteroplasty (plastic surgery that uses grafts of
tissue from another individual or species)
phonetics (the study of the production, perception,
transcription, and classification of speech sounds),
geophone (a sensitive electronic receiver designed to
detect seismic vibrations), detectaphone (a device used
to eavesdrop on phone conversations)
polymath (one with broad or varied learning), oligopoly
(the control of supply of a good or service in a given
a musical
market by a limited number of sellers), polysyllable (a
composition with word with several syllables)
two or more
voices;
counterpoint
very much; to a
generalissimo (in some countries, a general who
greater extent
commands all the armed forces), lentissimo (in a very
slow tempo), prestissimo (extremely fast; as fast as
very soft
possible)
after; later than.
behind; after.
postbellum (occurring in, pertaining to, or characteristic
of a period following a war), postdate (to intentionally
mark with a date that is later than the current date), a
located behind or posteriori (proceeding from effect to cause or from
toward the back observed particular instances to a generalization;
of something
inductive)
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ante-
ante
-ness
before; earlier
than
in poker, an
amount of
money that a
player must put
into play before
seeing his or her
cards.
condition;
quality; degree
kindness
the quality of
being kind
-ment
action; process
abatement
the act of
lessening or
reducing, or the
condition of
being lessened or
reduced
mis-
not
misunderstood
not understood
or interpreted
correctly
antebellum (in or of the period prior to a war, esp. the
American Civil War), antecedence (the act of going
before, or the state of being ahead; precedence),
antepenult (the third from last syllable in a word)
illness (the state or condition of being ill; sickness),
holiness (the condition or quality of being holy;
sanctity), madness (the condition or quality of being
holy; sanctity)
accompaniment (part of a musical composition that is
intended to support more central parts), advancement
(the act or process of moving forward; progress),
aliment (physical nourishment; food)
miscast (to assign an unsuitable role to), misbegotten
(unlawfully or abnormally conceived; illegitimate),
misanthropy (distrust or hatred of human beings)
Source: http://www.wordsmyth.net
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English has acquired words from many languages as seen in this story. It is
helpful to show students these foreign words and cognates so they can better
understand the historical relationship between English and other languages and
look for cognates when learning new terms. Translate 5 or more words from your
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discipline into each of four languages using Sherlock, Logos or other resources.
Include the translations in your portfolio. Identify cogantes and explain how you
can use them to help students master English.
piano (English)
-pianoforte (Italian)
-a percussion instrument consisting of
-Klavier (German)
strings, hammers, levers, and keys.
-piano (French)
-piano (Spanish)
saxophone (English)
-sassofono (Italian)
-A woodwind instrument with a single- -Saxophon (German)
-saxophone (French)
reed mouthpiece, and a curved conical
metal tube.
-saxofón (Spanish)
clarinet (English)
-clarinetto (Italian)
-A woodwind instrument with a straight -Klarinette (German)
-clarinette (French)
cylindrical tube, a flared bell, and a
-clarinete (Spanish)
single-reed mouthpiece.
dynamics (English)
-dinamica (Italian)
-Dynamik (German)
-Variation in intensity/volume within
-dynamique (French)
music.
-dinámica (Spanish)
rhythm (English)
-ritmo (Italian)
-A pattern of musical movement
-Rhythmus (German)
through time.
-rhythme (French)
-ritmo (Spanish)
Foreign language students should absorb as many cognates between their first language
and the English language, because they are essentially free words that do not take much
to learn. For example, if I were learning Spanish, I would learn a word such as
"computer," because the Spanish equivalent is "computadora."
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One way to interest students in the significance of words is to have them study the
meaning of their own names. Identify the meaning of five common first names of
students in your class.
1. Albert
The name "Albert" is derived from the Germanic name Adalbrecht which means
"bright nobility." It was introduced to England by the Normans.
2. Cassidy
The name "Cassidy" is routed in the Gaelic word cas, and means "curly haired."
3. Michael
The name Michael comes from the Hebrew name Miyka'el which means "who is
like God?"
4. Luis
Luis is the Spanish form of the French name Louis. Louis is the French form of
the Germanic name Ludwig. The original Germanic meaning of the name Hludwig
means "famous warrior".
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5. Margaret
Margaret is derived from the Greek work margarites, which means "pearl".
Source: http://www.behindthename.com/
(8) Communicating with English Learners and their families: Southern California is
home to a very diverse population, many of whom are immigrants from non-English
speaking countries. Translation programs can help break down some of the language
barriers between teachers, their students, and the families of these students.
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Use translation software (such as Sherlock, FreeTranslation.com or AltaVista
Translation Service) to translate a simple document from your class into one or
more languages spoken by students in your class. If possible, show this to
someone who is fluent in English and the language into which you have translated
it, and explain any potential problems.
Guitar Homework #5
Playing Homework: Practice the first FOUR bars of "Ode to Joy" but don't play any more than that unless you
play everything correctly. If you can play the piece of music correctly, you may go on and learn two more bars.
Playing everything correctly means...
1.
2.
3.
4.
Proper posture, proper instrument position, and proper hand placement
LEAVING LEFT-HAND FINGERS DOWN WHEN THEY NEED TO BE
Proper right-hand position
Playing at an even tempo...not too fast or too slow
Remember...when you are watching TV, you should practice during the commercials.
Also, you need to practice 15 minutes everyday without TV or other distractions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW VOCABULARY: I want you to memorize these words and the other words that you know, because we are
going to do a crossword puzzle next week. Also, I will show you how to use these words when playing music.
dynamics- [Die-nam-iks]
This is the word we use in music to tell us HOW LOUD or HOW SOFT to play.
pianissimo- [Pee-an-nee-see-mo]
This means very soft. The musical symbol is...pp.
piano- [Pee-ann-oh]
This means soft. The musical symbol is...p.
mezzo piano- [Met-so-Pee-ann-oh]
This means medium soft. The musical symbol is...mp.
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mezzo forte- [Met-so-Four-tay]
This means medium loud. The musical symbol is...mf.
forte- [Four-tay]
This means loud. The musical symbol is...f.
fortissimo- [Four-tee-see-mo]
This means very loud. The musical symbol is...ff.
Los Deberes de la guitarra #5 (Spanish)
Jugando los Deberes: Practica las primeras CUATRO barras de "Oda a la Alegría" pero no juega más que eso a
menos que usted juegue todo correctamente. Si usted puede jugar el pedazo de la música correctamente, usted
puede pasar y aprender dos más barras.
Jugando todo correctamente medios..
1. La postura apropiada, la posición apropiada de instrumento, y la colocación apropiada de mano 2. La
PARTIDA
DEDOS IZQUIERDOS HACIA ABAJO CUANDO ELLOS NECESITAN SER 3. La posición derecha apropiada
4. Jugar en un ritmo
constante. ..not afloja también o demasiado rápido
Recuerde. ..when usted mira la televisión, usted debe practicar durante las propagandas.
También, usted necesita practicar 15 minutos diarios sin la televisión u otras distracciones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .
El VOCABULARIO NUEVO: quiero que usted memorice estas palabras y las otras palabras que usted sabe,
porque haremos un crucigrama la semana próxima. También, yo le mostraré para cómo utilizar estas palabras al
jugar la música.
Dinámica- [Die-nam-iks] Esto es la palabra que utilizamos en la música de decirnos CUAN FUERTE o CUAN
SUAVE jugar.
Pianísimo- [Pee-an-nee-see-mo] Esto significa muy suave. El símbolo musical es. ..pp.
El piano- [Pee-ann-oh] Esto significa suave. El símbolo musical es. ..p.
El piano del mezzo- [Met-so-Pee-ann-oh] Esto significa medio suave. El símbolo musical es. ..mp.
El fuerte del mezzo- [Met-so-Four-tay] Esto significa el medio fuerte. El símbolo musical es. ..mf.
El fuerte- [Cuatro-Ató] Esto significa fuerte. El símbolo musical es. ..f.
Fortísimo- [Four-tee-see-mo] Esto significa muy fuerte. El símbolo musical es. ..ff.
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Gitarre Hausaufgabe #5 (German)
Spielende Hausaufgabe: Üben Sie die ersten VIER Stäbe von "Ode zu Freude" aber nicht spielt irgendein mehr
als das es sei denn Sie spielen alles richtig. Wenn Sie die Stückmusik richtig spielen können, können Sie noch
zwei Stab weitergehen und können lernen.
Spielen bedeutet alles richtig..
1. Passende Haltung, passende Instrumentposition, und passende Handunterbringung 2. VERLASSEN von
LINKEN
FINGERN HINUNTER, WENN SIE 3 SEIN MÜSSEN. Passende rechte Position 4. Spielen an ein eben tempo.
..not zu
schnell oder verlangsamt auch
Erinnern Sie sich an. ..when Sie zuschauen Fernsehapparat, sollen Sie während der Werbungen üben.
Auch müssen Sie 15 Minuten üben die alltäglich sind ohne Fernsehapparat oder andere Ablenkungen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .
NEUER WORTSCHATZ: ich will Sie, diese Wörter sich zu merken, und die anderen Wörter, die Sie wissen,
weil wir eine Kreuzworträtsel nächste Woche machen werden. Auch werde ich Sie zeigen wie zu benutzen diese
Wörter wenn Spielenmusik.
Dynamisch [Die-nam- iks] Dies ist das Wort, das wir in Musik benutzen, uns zu erzählen, WIE LAUT oder WIE
WEICH, zu
spielen.
Pianissimo [Pee-an-nee-see- mo] Dies bedeutet sehr weich. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..pp.
Klavier [Pee-ann- oh] Dies bedeutet weich. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..p.
Mittelklavier [Met-so-Pee-ann- oh] Dies bedeutet mittelmäßig weich. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..mp.
Mittelstärke [Met-so-Four- tay] Dies bedeutet mittelmäßig laut. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..mf.
Forte- [Vier hat gebunden] Dies bedeutet laut. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..f.
Fortissimo [Four-tee-see- mo] Dies bedeutet sehr laut. Das musikalische Symbol ist. ..ff.
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