Week 10/11, Day 9

GREETINGS!

Week 10/11 is a 2-Week Assignment Period! Don't be fooled, we have a lot of work to complete! Make good use of your time!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 10/11 assignments by Monday, April 6th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
• Week 10/11 is a LARGE WEEK of assignments, I highly recommend that your work daily on assignments! A total of 8 assignments!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Kayla for reaching out to me in a very professional manner! I see many of you maturing and managing your academics well!

DID YOU KNOW?
10.1 EP you are required to discuss the Do's and Don't of public speaking! I agree with the statistical fact of being more afraid of public speaking. As a teacher I can easily become intimidated be speaking in front of my teacher peers. I tend to stutter and stumble very easily over my words! LOL! We can easily feel judgement in these high pressure situations. It can be very natural to be afraid to speak but there are some things we can do to make this task a little easier!

COURSE LINK:
http://moodle.ncvps.org/mod/page/view.php?id=1167896 

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 8

GREETINGS!

Week 10/11 is a 2-Week Assignment Period! Don't be fooled, we have a lot of work to complete! Make good use of your time!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 10/11 assignments by Monday, April 6h by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
• Week 10/11 is a LARGE WEEK of assignments, I highly recommend that your work daily on assignments! A total of 8 assignments!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you James for reaching out to me to ensure you're on the right path with completing assignments. I continue to see growth in all of my classes! Let's work hard and finish strong as we approach the end of the school year!

DID YOU KNOW?
Each day, I'm allowing you to listen to various different speeches that had an impact on our history. Today, we are looking at George H. W. Bush's speech about the start of the Persian Gulf War. This war has a special significance with me because my father fought in this battle and it was a memorable moment of dealing with the extended absence of him. Speeches can touch an emotional part of our lives and bring back the very moment of our lives. This week as analyzed various different texts of speeches we will learn how to connect the emotional content of the speeches given.


COURSE LINK:
http://moodle.ncvps.org/mod/page/view.php?id=1167896 

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Overall, I am proud of each of my students making an effort to create quality journal response. Journal assignments require a minimum of 150-words. Many of you have worked hard to create journals that include elaboration and explanation of your perspective!

DID YOU KNOW?
TED videos are great examples of speeches in actions. This site offers thousands of videos on several topics ranging from education to app development. Mr. McChrystal is known for having one of the TOP 20 videos on TED Talk! McChrystal discusses the importance of listening and developing as a leader. Hopefully you will have the ability to listen within yourself and community and determine the needs of your surrounding. In your 10.6 EP assignment you are asked to develop a speech about any topic that has a connection to yourself. If you need help take a look at some TED Talk videos to help develop your speech! Also, do not hesitate to call or text!




CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS

Thank you Robyn for making an effort to complete your assignments to the best of your ability. You have very strong JOURNALS and DISCUSSION FORUMS responses! I have the BEST STUDENTS!



DID YOU KNOW?
I'm a major fan of basketball legend Michael Jordan! Memorable speeches has a lasting impact for many years. In Michael Jordan's retirement speech explain the emotions conveyed through his speech and what has been the impact of his basketball legacy. This week you analyze presidential speeches of Kennedy and Obama, try to find additional resources to cite to help answer the questions within your Speech Analysis assignment.




CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

DID YOU KNOW?
Weeks 10/11 will consist of major historical speeches from well known individual that impacted the world. Today, I'm sharing the late Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was known for his civil rights fight for voting equality that motivated him to fight against apartheid. Mr. Mandela served 27 years in prison for his fight for freedom! Again, like asked earlier in the week, take a moment to analyze his tone and messages conveyed!


SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Robyn, Ciara, Erin & Dean for making an effort to complete and submit assignments on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 6h by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
• Week 10/11 is a LARGE WEEK of assignments, I highly recommend that your work daily on assignments! A total of 8 assignments!

DID YOU KNOW?
Iconic speeches are one of our primary sources of the past! As a history teacher, I'm fascinated by the tone and context of impactful speeches. I admire beauty pin-up girl Marilyn Monroe,  many of the girls may adore fashionable accessories with the "Blonde Bombshell!" I consider her to be "Classic Hollywood Glam." Listen to Marilyn's perspective of Fame, parts of her speech is quoted by famous celebrities such as Rihanna and Ariana Grande!


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SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you I see major improvements, Jason you are on FIRE! 

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 10/11, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 10/11 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you I see major improvements all of you! Your journal posts are exceeding 150 words! I can tell many of you are reading the comment section of the grade book.

DID YOU KNOW?
This week we look at the value of Public Speaking! Public Speaking can be a very scary thing! As a teacher, I can easily get nervous about topics I'm unsure about! We have some fears, I commend people that are able to speak so fluently. Forbes' magazine gives the top 5 tips for public speaking:

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 9, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 9 assignments by Monday, March 21st, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Report Card grades will be reported this week, I want you to know I'm very proud of your accomplishments and I appreciate all of my students that took advantage of their time and completed assignment as need! We have 8 more weeks of the course left, let's finish strong!

DID YOU KNOW?
Domino's Pizza is one of my favorite pizza chains! Recently Domino's decided to adopt a new slogan for the company, "Failure is An Option!" I was shocked to see this quote because I'm accustomed to seeing "Failure IS NOT an Option." After reading several business journals about Domino's new venture of embracing failures, I realize failure shouldn't be frown upon. Experiencing failure can directly correct our areas of improvements and help troubleshoot more efficiently!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 9, Day 4

GREETINGS!

We have 9 MORE Weeks until the end of the school year! 

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 9 assignments by Monday, March 21st by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Kayla for posting your late/make-up work as expected following the rules for Cinderella Hours! I'm very proud of you making an effort to complete your assignments. I have a lot of work to do, but it is well worth it!

DID YOU KNOW?
Andrew Carnegie is one of America's earliest innovative entrepreneur! He was known for starting the US Steel company and a philanthropist of the surrounding New York community! Take a look the "Men Who Built America." Andrew Carnegie is an iconic symbol of building an empire from rags to riches, his business innovation made him one of American's first of many millionaire of the early 1900's!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 9, Day 3

GREETINGS!

We have 9 MORE Weeks until the end of the school year! 

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 9 assignments by Monday, March 21st by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Jason and Ciara for making an effort to get your work completed on a daily basis!

DID YOU KNOW?
I love an inspiring Rags to Riches story. Ursula Burns is the first African American women to become CEO of Xerox. Burns started as an intern and worked her way to the very top!!!!  When searching for Rags to Riches story try to find a person that isn't well known such as Oprah, Tyler Perry or etc. Research common brands we use daily, you'll be amazed at the stories and find inspiration to pursue your dreams.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 9, Day 2

GREETINGS!

We have 9 MORE Weeks until the end of the school year! 

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 9 assignments by Monday, March 21st by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you to all of my students working hard to get their late work completed before Friday, March 18th! 

DID YOU KNOW?
In your 9.3-9.4 EP and Discussion Forum assignment, we will discuss "Rags to Riches" stories. Throughout history, Americans are known to cherish these types of stories because people can easily identify with not having the main essential of life. "Rags to Riches" stories tend to inspire us to strive for greatness and give a glimpse of hope of pursuing our dreams. One of my favorite "Rags to Riches" stories is world renowned author J.K. Rowling of the Harry Potter series, she was barely making ends meet to support herself and family, currently she is a growing empire from her mysterious and whimsical imagination!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 9, Day 1

GREETINGS!

We have 9 MORE Weeks until the end of the school year! 

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 9 assignments by Monday, March 21st by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
 Thank you to all of my students working hard to get their late work completed before Thursday, March 18th! 
DID YOU KNOW?

Failure can be devastating but ultimately the best thing that can happen. This week we will analyze the value of failure in our lives. Please don't have a one-sided negative perspective of failure, some of our prominent leaders and celebrities have experienced failures to the level of homelessness but they turned the situation as a motivating factor! Check out Eddie Obeng take on SMART FAILURE!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 8, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 8 assignments by Monday, March 14th, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
I laughed so hard this past week grading your "Eat Your Frog" assignments! Some of you have interesting frogs such as completing homework, chores, taking care of siblings and not fussing-out the bus driver! LOL! I found out we all have so many similarities when it comes to completing our FROGS!

DID YOU KNOW?
Weeks 1-8 will be on your report card! I'm tightening up loose ends and grading late assignments! Thursday, March 17th will be the last day of me accepting late assignments!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 8, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 8 assignments by Monday, March 14th, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You Erin, Rechon and Ciara for working diligently on assignments!

DID YOU KNOW?

"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why" (R. Nixon).

What is inspiration? What inspires you? How can you inspire others? Why is this quality important for effective leadership?

8.6 Journal allows you to reflect on the above quote. For this assignment, you will use the quote to discuss the meaning of your personal inspiration. Personally, I feel we need to be reflective leaders and encourage questioning. Life is as simple as discovering the "why's" in life! Remember to discuss this assignment in 150 or more words, be mindful to use examples and personal experiences.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 8, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 8 assignments by Monday, March 14th, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You Michaela, Erin and Dean for working diligently on assignments on Wednesday, March 9th!

DID YOU KNOW?
This week we are embracing leadership under pressure. Great leaders are faced with challenges throughout their lives. I was inspired by Ismael Nazario's story of how he went to jail and was motivated to change his life. Sometimes we have to go through obstacles in order to lead people with similar situations. Take a look at his story and see how it applies to our unit!

How should I turn in LATE WORK?
At times in this course, you may have a late assignment. When I grade, I try to focus on the current submission of student's work. Sooooooooo, it may take a moment for me to grade LATE WORK. To help process please send an email indicating you have completed the work. I would soooooo appreciate you!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 8, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

• Be sure you have completed Week 8 assignments by Monday, March 14th, by 11:55PM
• Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
• Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

At times in this course, you may have a late assignment. When I grade, I try to focus on the current submission of student's work. Sooooooooo, it may take a moment for me to grade LATE WORK. To help process please send an email indicating you have completed the work. I would soooooo appreciate you!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You Jason for emailing me about your assignments, I appreciate you and all students making an effort to work!


DID YOU KNOW?
In assignment 8.4 you're required to create a comic strip on becoming a better leaders. Think about your personal development in becoming a better leader? Some of NC's school district encourage service learning, which can also build your leadership skills. Be creative when creating your comic strip. Call me if you have any issues with the website!

How should I turn in LATE WORK?

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 8, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

• Be sure you have completed Week 8 assignments by Monday, March 14th, by 11:55PM
• Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
• Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You Robyn for taking the initiative to discuss grades and you were very patient with me! Trust me I am real human behind this computer! LOL!

DID YOU KNOW?
This week we are embracing the meaning of making progress! In your 8.1 EP assignment you will read about inspirations from the perspective of John C. Maxwell. Ms. Crosby's inspiration is Oprah Winfrey! Oprah is a iconic symbol for women's empowerment! When responding to your questions, provide details and examples of how this person is an inspiration. Oprah is the first African American woman billionaire and a growing mogul with her own television network. I can go ON & ON about Ms. Oprah!

How should I turn in LATE WORK?

At times in this course, you may have a late assignment. When I grade, I try to focus on the current submission of student's work. Sooooooooo, it may take a moment for me to grade LATE WORK. To help process please send an email indicating you have completed the work. I would soooooo appreciate you!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 7, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 7 assignments by Monday, March 7th, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You Michaela for being my weekend warrior! I love to see each of you putting in the effort to get your work completed!

DID YOU KNOW?

How should I turn in LATE WORK?

At times in this course, you may have a late assignment. When I grade, I try to focus on the current submission of student's work. Sooooooooo, it may take a moment for me to grade LATE WORK. To help process please send an email indicating you have completed the work. I would soooooo appreciate you!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!