Ms. Ortiz Corner

Summer School

2008-07-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

I had an amazing time in summer school with my high school students. They were from 10th to 12th grade. It was a new experience for me. I enjoyed it a lot. I hope that every one enjoyed too.

Vacations!!!

2008-06-12T05:44:00.000-07:00

These months June and July are really hot !!! Also SUMMER TIME!!! I am still working until July 3, 2008. After that date SUMMER!! I will enjoy it with my family and friends. Also July is the month that my son was born. Cool!! My son will be 1 year old. This is just informing and keeping in touch. Have a Happy Summer!!!

Journal!!! Last Questions 8th and 7th grade...

2008-05-13T11:20:00.000-07:00

1. If you could become anything you wanted, or accomplish anything you wanted in life, what would it be? What can you do to make that happen? Are you doing it? (If not, why not?)

2. Write about a time when you succeeded at something because you made it a goal and committed to it.
- Describe what happened.
- How did that make you feel?
- What did you learn from that experience?

This is the end of this project....

Your due date is may 21 for the journal and portfolio

Check everything with the rubrics!!!!!

Spelling corrections do them!!!!

My sweet students of 6th and 9th grade

2008-05-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

My sweet students of 6th and 9th grade

This is the last week for us in the classroom. On Monday you will have your final and it is over for us. Let me tell you that you are a really special group. We made plays together and enjoy a lot memories. Please never forget about me… I will never forget you … My heart is full of memories good memories. I know that we had little time to now each other but I can say that “I Truly I LY all!!!! “

Character of the Month

2008-05-05T11:55:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU A PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON?
Do you do what needs to be done?
Are you reliable and dependable?
Are you accountable for your actions?
Do you make excuses or blame others?
Do you follow through on your commitments?

ARE YOU A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON?
Do you do your part for the common good?
Do you volunteer in your school or community?
Do you participate in community service?
Do you help to take care of the environment?

BE RESPONSIBLE

Most people think of a grownup as someone who takes responsibility for his/her own life. And being responsible shows your parents that you are growing up and can handle more freedom. Here are six ways to be a responsible person:
• Take care of your own affairs.
• Follow through on commitments.
• Answer for your own actions.
• Be trustworthy.
• Don't procrastinate.
• Always use your head.

Education Week!!!!!

2008-05-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

Message to all my students!!!

This week is really important for all of us. Students you are important for me. Thanks a lot for your love and your support. I love you all and take care always. Also thank you because, you make the difference in Puerto Rico and the world. Enjoy your week and have fun!!!!

Journal Project !!! # 3

2008-05-01T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hi again students!!

This is almost over!!! The new questions for next week (May 5- May 7)are:

1. What responsibilities do you believe you personally have for: 1) yourself, 2) your family, 3) your community, 4) the world?

2. Write at least five things you could say to yourself when you are tempted to act irresponsibly. Explain the meaning and significance of each.

A note from your teacher!!!!

2008-04-30T11:49:00.000-07:00

Students!!!

Remember that next week we have our presentations. As you know it will be 2 groups per day!!! Use your creativity and amazed your classmates with your talent.
No repositions allowed... Please be responsible!!! Remember also it is on Power Point, Windows Movie Maker or Dramatization. Don't forget it worth 25 points. The evaluation is going to be individual. This means that if a student does it alone he will have the points and the rest of the group will have zero(0).

Library Week

2008-04-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

EXTRA EXTRA... The theme for the Library Week is “Abre la Ventana al Conocimiento, LEE en tu Biblioteca". We started the week with a contest about Jose de Diego and Francisco Matos Paoli. The 6th grade students participated; it was a lot of fun... We continue the week with a Brain Contest Alvin Jose from the 9th grade won the competition... We close the week with an activity on the basketball court. It was an amazing week!!!

My students of 9th grade

2008-04-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

I assigned a poem last week and I didn't give you the instructions:

Line 1: Name of the poem
Line 2: Write something you see in the environment.
Line 3: Write something you hear in the environment.
Line 4: Write something you taste in the environment.
Line 5: Write about something you touch/ feel in the environment.
Line 6: Write about something you smell in the environment.
Line 7: Repeat the Name of the poem.

Journal Project !!! # 2

2008-04-28T09:28:00.000-07:00

Hi!!! Students here you have your questions for the journal project for this week. April 28- May 2

1. Speak about your experiences in school this year.(minimum 5 sentences)

2. Write about your biggest achievement this year.(minimum 5 sentences)

Please write them on your journal and write a comment!!!

Journal Project !!!

2008-04-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

I am working with my groups 7th,8th,9th grade in a Journal Project.I used give them the questions in the classroom but, I want to do it more exciting. I will post the questions of the week here. They have to check them out and answer them in their notebook (journal). Also they have to leave a comment to prove that they enter.

The questions for this week April 21-25 are:
1. What do you think about Global Warming?

2.Speak about your experience in Fort Allen

Remember the structure.

Date

Theme:

Question:

(Five Sentences) Check your spelling!!!! Remember the Rubric!!!!

Fort Allen HOOAH!!!!

2008-04-24T10:12:00.001-07:00

We had the opportunity to visit a wonderful place Fort Allen!!! On April 17, 2008 we went to Fort Allen’s Language Center. The experience was amazing and really educational for the students. We part from school at 7:15 am full of curiosity. It was a two hour trip but, the experience worth it. At the gate we identify quickly because, 1st Sgt Cora was expecting us. He answered a lot of questions and spoke about a lot of interesting things. After, he sent them to the classrooms to see how the class was given. Later he took them to the mess hall (lunch room) to let them see how everything was done there. It was time to go sad but, true… 1st Sgt. Cora was a wonderful host. It was a two hour bus ride again but, they were really happy. They enjoy this trip a lot!!!!!

How To Learn English!

2008-04-08T12:06:00.001-07:00

Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language!

Speak without Fear

The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.

Use all of your Resources

Even if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. The internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for the language learner it's perfect.

Surround Yourself with English

The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English.” .

Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible

There are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become.

Watch English Films and Television

This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.

Listen to English Music

Music can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine.

Study As Often As Possible!

Only by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can you really improve your knowledge of any language.

Do Exercises and Take Tests

Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. One of the best reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark to compare your future results with. Often, it is by comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month or six months ago that you realize just how much you have learned. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the many exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you've learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English.

Record Yourself

Nobody likes to hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to compare your tapes from time to time. You may be so impressed with the progress you are making that you may not mind the sound of your voice as much.

Listen to English

By this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs in English. This is different than watching the television or films because you can’t see the person that is speaking to you. Many learners of English say that speaking on the phone is one of the most difficult things that they do and the only way to improve is to practice.

Finally

Have fun

http://www.world-english.org/how_to_learn_english.htm

Character of the Month

2008-04-08T11:59:00.001-07:00

HOW TO BE
TRUSTWORTHY

BE HONEST. . .
Don't lie, cheat, or steal.

BE RELIABLE. . .
Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments.

HAVE THE COURAGE. . .
to do what is right, even when it is difficult.

BE A GOOD FRIEND. . .
and don't betray a trust.

www.goodcharacter.com

Earth Week

2008-04-04T11:49:00.000-07:00

This is a special day for mother earth. Every day you must take care of planet earth more than ever. In this day schools of all over the world celebrate different activities to maintain students in conscious about the earth. Colegio Dr. Roque Diaz Tizol is not a difference.

I have to say it was wonderful!!! We had a lot of activities, exhibitions. Also we had a Mr. Ms. Planet contest. I was great!!! Also the 7th grade students did a play about global warming!!! Even Jesse performed with a song. Iknow that every one enjoyed it a lot!!!!!

Teachers in the Hotel Condado Plaza March 28-30 The new teacher speaks

2008-03-31T11:52:00.000-07:00

We began on Friday, Annie got lost in San Juan. The old teachers said: It is strange!!!! Then we arrived late and we had fun that night. On Saturday we were divided in groups to do our workshops. It was a really cool experience. We were the life of the party!!!! Yadira thanks for everything, Annie we had a lot of fun. The new teacher had a lot of fun and give thanks to Ms MEDINA, Ms. Diaz, in the future dont forget about me.... Jajajajajaja See you in May!!!!!

Let's go to Fort Allen

2008-03-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

The trip to Fort Allen's Language Center is on April 17,2008. I worked there for a year and, I want my students to have that experience. Fort Allen is a military base. The Language Center is an are 100% in English 24 hours a day 7 days of the week. It has classrooms with a good a equipment and a Laboratory where the privates practice theur language. Is a great place to visit.

2008-03-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

My beautiful kids

2008-03-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

I am here to present my two babies Bryan Alexander and Pablo Alexander. They are my reason to live, work and breath. I love them with all my heart. I share with you these treasures. Bryan Alexander has 7 years old and my Pablo Alexander has 7 months old. Please take a good look on them and you tell me ...

Welcome to my exciting Corner!!!!

2008-03-06T09:24:00.000-08:00

Hi to everyone!!! My name is Sasha Ortiz. I am an English Teacher. Welcome to my fantastic and exciting corner. I invite you to see it! Why? I will tell you now. If you love to read, also if you love this language you must see it and participate.