Fuse Fellowship

More Evidence to Support: Is America a Land of Opportunity?

Mrs. Horton-Centore Visits ELMS to Help Provide Evidence for Our Refugee Expedition

Expedition Grades Revision

Hello!

If you are not satisfied with your effort and your grade on an assignment from Week 1 of this expedition, then you are able to revise your work and work towards earning and demonstrating mastery to the learning targets.

Please see me during 8th grade lunch or during homework time during the extended day program.

Thank you,

Mr. Coir

Social Studies Assignments in November

Hello!

With our efforts turning towards our Progress/Dilemma Expedition, there are several exclusive SS assignments that many students owe.  These are posted in eSchool, so if you do not have the handout you can click on the folder and print it out to be completed.

Please use CREW eSchool checks for this way to self-advocate for your grades!

Thank you,

Mr. Coir

Mr. Dadhi Dahal Expert for 8th Grade Expedition

On November 10, 2015 Mr. Dahal, who is a Nationality Worker in the Syracuse City School District's English as a New Langauge Department, came to provide background information on Bhutan and the refugee crisis that began in the 1960s affecting the 120,000 Bhutanese refugees here in the United States.  This primary source information will help provide evidence to the students as they determine To What Extent is America the Land of Opportunity?  The expedition will be on December 10, 2015 at Clary Middle School.

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 5

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 4

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 3

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 2

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 1

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.

ELMS Halloween 2015

Student Performances at S.U.

Lajencia and Aubrey wowed the crowd at  Syracuse University with their incredible poems!

Peacemaker Interviews have commenced

7th graders began interviews with community activist, Eddie Mitchell

Expert Training for Our 7th Grade Peacemakers!

Marie Morelli from the Post Standard came in to teach our 7th graders how to conduct our peacemaker interviews thoroughly and professionally.

A Teacher's Eye View

Look at what eager learners our students are.  I just had to capture this moment.  I love when they love to learn and share!  Sorry the picture is blurry!

Narrative Writing-October's Homework

Hi everyone!  This is a reminder that your narratives are due October 31.  I expect to see multiple drafts with edits.  Share your writing and get lots of feedback!  I can't wait to read your stories!!!

7th Grade Kickoff

Our 7th graders kicked off their year long expedition A Quest for Change by analyzing violence statistics and trying to put the "puzzle" of issues in need of change in our community together.  Their teamwork and leadership skills shined brightly!  I am so excited to see what the year brings for them.  I can't wait to see you all on our Day of Peace on May 25th!

8th Grade Kick-off: Avatar

Our 8th graders have begun work on their expedition: The Progress Dilemma.  We analyzed the film Avatar as our kickoff!  We can't wait to show off their hard work on December 10th.

On Fleek Crew

OFC has been collaborating and having so much fun this year so far!  We are excited for our overnight on October 15th.  Please don't forget permission slips. Here are a couple pictures from this year so far.

8th Grade DBQ Project

The 8th graders starting on Tuesday 10/13/15 through Friday 10/16/15 will be writing an argumentative essay on Was the Battle of Gettysburg a Turning Point?  To help review, check out some resources:

Gettysburg Overview
Video Segment

The DBQ is a 20% project grade and contributes to the quarterly interim scores in social studies.

See me for any questions.

@kcoir
kcoir@scsd.us

ELMS Curriculum Night 2015

WOW!  Thank parents, families, and caregivers for coming out and speaking with your student's CREW leaders and the 7th and 8th grade teams!  It was great to get to meet a lot of you and we look forward to continuing to see you throughout the 2015-16 school year.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Extra credit- Bring in an magazine, newspaper, or online article.  Write down the central idea in about five sentences and identify if the text has any bias and who can you tell.

Challenging Consensus History with New Findings

Updated History from an old professor of mine!

8th Grade Weekly Debate Question

Hello 8th graders!

I loved our discussion last week on the limits and potential of the Reconstruction era amendments! As a recap, we mentioned the dilemmas of who the government excluded from those amendments while fighting to promote equality for newly freed African Americans.  Additionally. you rightly pointed back to the promises of the Declaration of Independence.

• What arguments are being made today using the 14th Amendment?
• How is the Declaration of Independence being used in the 21st century to argue for equal rights for all Americans?

Bring me your thoughts for extra credit!  This is social studies; seeking multiple points of view and exploring gaps in instruction!  This is an opportunity for action!

Sincerely,

Mr. Coir

8th Grade Week of April 27, 2015 Preview

President Speech Part 2 for RLH

Week of March 30, 2015 7th Grade Preview

Week of Monday March 30, 2015 8th Grade Preview

Why Did Americans Oppose the War in Vietnam? Discussion

Why Did Americans Oppose the War in Vietnam? Discussion

ELMS- A Quest for Change- 7th Grade Field Work at the Barnes Home on 930 James Street

7th Grade Field Work to the Barnes Home and the Gage Home

Half of our seventh graders experienced exciting fieldwork today with some local abolitionist and change seekers!

The Gage Home

The Barnes Home

The research and field work will be used as evidence to inform the writing process for our expedition A Quest for Change,  The students will then create a documentary film on their Change Seeker.

February Homework

This is a reminder that the Short Story Writing Project is due this Friday, 2/27. Please support your student by asking them to read their writing and reminding them of this deadline. Thank you for your support! March's homework will be a historical fiction writing assignment.

Superintendent Contreras interviewed by ELMS 7th graders

Thank you for supporting our project, Superintendent Contreras!

Peacemaker Book

Our book is in its initial stages. Student are researching and crafting beautiful narratives about Syracuse's very own peacemakers!

Science Fiction or Fantasy book report

Please check in with your student to check his or her progress on January's book report. It is due on January 30th!