Blooms Taxonomy

Creating: The student will plan a project on mammals and there characteristics with 100% accuracy.

Evaluating: The student will critique a speech on the underground railroad with 90% accuracy.

Analyzing: The student will compare graphs on statistics with 85% accuracy.

Understanding: The student will explain to his classmates what he brought for show and tell with 100% accuracy.

Applying: The student will use an illustration to explain a snakes digestive system with 95% accuracy.

Remembering: The student will list facts about marsupials with 90% accuracy.

3344 TR Descriptive

My final descriptive will be in the form of a poster board.

What Am I?
I am dark olive or black.
The inside of my mouth is white.
I birth live young.
I spend so much time in the water I might smell a little fishy.
I can make a rattling sound when I am agitated.
I like the water.
I will stand my ground.
I have heat sensing pits between my eyes and nostrils.
I enjoy basking in the sun.
My diet includes fish, frogs, salamanders, lizards, small turtles, baby alligators, small mammals, and snakes.
I am smooth to the touch.

This will all be on the out side of the board and when you open it up there will be a picture of Cottonmouth water snake.

3344 TR Informative

My informative will be given in the form of a brochure.

Venomous Snakes in Texas
Here in South Texas there is an abundance of wildlife. This wildlife also includes snakes. Texas has 16 different breeds of poisonous snakes. These snakes can be grouped into four main species: Copperheads, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnake, and the Coral Snake. Did you know that 9 of the 16 venomous snakes are different types of Rattlesnakes? Rattlesnakes have the distinctive rattle which makes a noise when the snake is agitated. Copperheads and Cottonmouths are just two more venomous snakes in Texas. Cottonmouths are named for the white coloring on the inside of their mouth. Coral snakes may be the most dangerous snake found in Texas. Not only because of their strong venom but also because they look like some harmless snake. Remember on Coral snakes red and yellow kill a fellow and red and black venom lack.
What To Do If You Are Bitten
1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom.
2. If you have a pump suction device follow the manufacturer's directions.
3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area might swell. Create a loose split to help restrict movement of the area.
4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and changes color, the snake was probably venomous.
5. Monitor the persons vital signs- temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, and blood pressure- if possible. If there are signs of shock lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot, and cover the person with a blanket.
6. Get medical help right away.
7. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be done safely. Do not waste time hunting for the snakes and do not risk another bite if it is not easy to kill the snake. Be careful of the head when transporting it- a snake can actually bite for up to an hour after it's dead.

Do Not allow the person to become over-exerted. If necessary, carry the person to safety.
Do Not apply a tourniquet.
Do Not apply cold compresses to a snake bite.
Do Not cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
Do Not try to suck out the venom by mouth.
Do Not give the person stimulants or pain medications unless a doctor tells you to do so.
Do Not give the person anything by mouth.
Do Not raise the site of the bite above the level of the person's heart.

How To Avoid Being Bitten
When exploring outdoors be sure to wear proper foot gear- hiking boots or tough walking shoes. Never go barefoot or wear sandals when exploring outside. Use caution when around fallen trees and heavy brush, always look before you step! When camping do not place your sleeping bags near tall grass, brush, large boulders, or trees. Place your campsite in a cleared area. Never try to handle snakes unless you have formal training. Most experts advise against handling even freshly killed snakes because their nervous system may still be active which means they could still deliver a painful and deadly bite.

South Texas Herpetology Association Snake Rescue Program:
This service is free of charge and is a non-profit organization

Southwest Bexar County
Blain Eaton 830-665-5709

Far Southwest Bexar County
Jeff Dominguez 210-264-8577

3344 TR persuasive

This is my persuasive. I did it in the form of a flyer. The flyer includes pictures for each caption.


Snakes do not come onto your property to hurt you or your family. Snakes are in search of:
¨ A place to hide
¨ A place to build a nest
¨ A place to live
¨ Food
¨ A mate


Snakes also help scientists and doctors. Snake
Venom is used in research and in making medicines.


Researchers say that 90% of snakes are
non-venomous and the estimated
chances of dying from a snakebite is about 1:10
Million.

3344 TR Narative

Sammy Snakes Scary Skin

Near the Tallulah River in Georgia lives a little Rough Green Snake names Sammy. Lately Sammy has been having some trouble. See, usually Sammy has a beautiful green sleek and slender body, but for the past few days his color has been kind of dull and flaky, he even has a grayish tent to him. Sammy’s gray, flaky, dull skin isn’t his biggest problem. The thing that has been bothering him the most are his eyes.
Not only has this dull yucky color taken over Sammy’s entire body, his eyes are also filmed over with a grayish tint. Usually snakes can’ see very well to start with. Snakes track there prey and sense danger through vibrations and heat sensors on there heads. Snakes can see shapes but they can’t see clearly. So imagine what Sammy feels like when he can hardly see at all. If you were to look through these eyes made from tissue paper you would know exactly how Sammy feels. How do you feel? Is it scary not being able to see? Can you guess why Sammy can’t see? Sammy is going to shed his skin. Snakes shed there skin to allow room for growth and to rid themselves of parasites that may have been attach to there skin. Snakes shed their skin by brushing against something hard and rough, like a rock, and creating a rip in their skin. Usually, this rip is started at the nose and mouth area. A snake continues to work on this rip until it can shed its skin completely. Snakes shed their skin quiet often. Many snakes shed more than once per year with some species shedding twice a month. The shedding process is scary to Sammy because this is his first time shedding his skin and he has no idea what to expect. A snake about to shed is referred to as being "in the blue." The signs you will see indicating a snake shed is about to take place are: skin becomes dull; the eyes become cloudy and grayish, and an increase in nervous behavior. Why would Sammy be nervous? Sammy is nervous because he can’t see! In the wild snakes are vulnerable to predators during shedding and like there privacy until the process is complete. It is hard to believe but snakes have many enemies’, large birds, wild boars, mongooses, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and even other snakes. Today is the day Sammy will shed his skin. He has been waiting for almost 2 weeks for this. Sometimes this process can take a while, but not for Sammy. Since Sammy is a small snake it takes him no time at all to peel out of his skin by moving across a rough log. Wahla! Sammy skin is nice, green, and shiny again.
Finally, Sammy can relax. He is no longer afraid of the things he couldn’t see or what might be lurking around the corner to gobble him up. Sammy can go on living comfortably for now, because in no time at all he’ll have to do it all over again. However, this time Sammy will be more prepared and know exactly what to expect.

3344 Talking in the classroom

Students might not realize it at the time but it is really good to be able to get up and speak. As a child I remember being terrified to get up and talk in front of anyone. I would get the worst butterflies and do any thing I could to keep from having to do it. I just hated have all eyes on me. I think the more often kids have to get up an speak the more confident they will become. I was in 4-H in elementary and middle school and every meeting we had they would have everyone who had participated in a show stand up in front of everyone and tell about how you did. I absolutely dreaded this. I hated go for this reason. However, when I got in to high school and was in FFA I was on several teams that required us to stand up and speak. In chapter conducting we stood up and answered questions the judges asked. Then I was on the Radio Broadcasting team which gave me the confidence I have now to speak publicly. I still don't care to stand up and talk but I don't mind anymore. I am a lot more comfortable than I used to be. I believe if kids started having to stand and speak in class as for what ever reason, they would have a lot more confidence and self esteem than before. Its great preparation for life.

3344 TR My favorite memory

A memory that I will never forget took place on February 12, 2003. It is a memory that is makes me laugh, cry, feel warm, is from long ago and is as peiouse as gold to me. Growing up I was always around animals, farming, and ranching. So it was no surprise when I started showing market steers and breeding heifers when I was nine years old. This is a very expensive hobby and my parents did the best they could. I usually had between three and four projects going every year. We hauled to shows all over Texas. I did well at the small shows but it was a different story when it came to the majors. The major shows in Texas consist of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, the Fort. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Houston Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Austin Stock show and Rodeo. The major shows are very competitive and there is a lot of money invested in these animals. I worked my tail off every year hoping to at least get placed. At most of these shows usually only about 12 people out of a class of sometimes 50 get placed. It is extremely difficult. After awhile I started to get discouraged and wanted to give up and try something else. It was getting harder for me to see other kids when the big money when I knew they hadn’t worked nearly as hard as I had. A lot of people with money hired hands to take care of there kids animals and to work with them and get them ready for these shows. For a lot of kids the first time they handled there animal was walking into the ring. Even if you don’t spend ridiculous amounts of money to buy one animal you can still win when you know how to properly feed and work them. After six years of never placing at any of these shows I began to loose site of my goals. However, February 12, 2003 that all changed for me. I had a good steer but I was almost sure that nothing would come of it because my brother-in-law who usually helped me and guided me through all of this was at a show in Denver. I was on my own. At the major shows they have weight limits for each class and if you weigh out they place you in another class that you don’t want to be in. when the Simmental class was called to the holding arena I was nervous even thought I had done it so many times before. When the gate opened I believe I was the first to walk in. The judge is not only judging your animal he is also judging you and how well your showmanship is. I walked in and the judge was really looking hard at me and my steer. I had my eyes glued to him and I couldn’t believe it when he pulled me. So I walked out into the middle of the arena and waited for all the others to walk in. He continued to pull them as they came in and then some after they were all stopped. Once the judge pulls all the cattle that he sees as “market ready” he then excuses all the others from the ring. I forget how long it took him to place us all, it seemed like forever. When it was all said and done I came out in first place. I was so excited I could not believe that I had finally placed. The best thing is, that’s not the best part of the story. I was in a heavy weight class so immediately after we were all placed and released they brought in the first places from all the other Simmental weight divisions. After lining us up and looking carefully at each animal the judge walked up behind my steer and gave him a big slap on the butt indicating that I now had the Grand Champion Simmental for the 2003 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. By the time I got out of the ring I as almost in tears. I had finally done it. Not only had I placed but I won my whole breed. Hundreds of people had come from all over the country and I had been chosen. My hard work had finally paid off. The next night all of the breed champions gathered back in the ring and the judge picked an overall and reserve grand champion of the entire show. The sale money is usually $100,000 for the overall grand champion. The SBC center had just been finished and we got to be the first ones to bring our animals in. The judge decides who he will choose before we ever get in there. He picked when we were all back in the small arena. We walk into the SBC Center and lined up. The judge walks around a few minutes and then starts walking my way. He walked up between me and another girl and stops, takes one look and shakes her hand. She had the new grand champion steer. I was really disappointed at first because I new she was definitely one of those kids who didn’t work to get what she had won. After a couple of hours I was fine. I had realized that I left there that night with more than I ever expected to. I had accomplished what I had been striving for. After the sale Saturday morning I walked away with a $10,000 check. It was not the $100,000 check but it was good enough for me. The last two years of high school I went on to place first at San Antonio, and did very well in Houston and Fort. Worth. The memory I have burned into my mine from that evening is something I will never forget. It taught me to try harder and to never give up on your dream.

EDRG 3344 R.A.F.T

This is my R.A.F.T. story. R stands for role, A stands for audience, F stands for format, and T stands for topic.

R- Mother
A- Baby
F-Letter
T- Arrival


Dear baby,

It’s me your mom. I wish I could call you by name but your father and I have not yet agreed on one. I can’t wait to meet you however; I must say that I am very nervous about our introduction. I haven’t felt you move yet but they say any time now I should be felling the flutter. I wonder everyday about what you are going to look like. I wonder about what color hair and eyes you will have and what features you’ll get from both of us. In another month we’ll find out if you are a boy or girl, I can’t wait I am so excited. Everyone is very anxious to meet you. Your grandparents can’t wait. I got to see you the other day when I had my sonogram. The transformation you have made since the first one to this last one is absolutely amazing. You no longer look like a bean with a heart beat, you actually look like a baby now. I am so glade that you are finally starting to agree with me eating again. For awhile there you wouldn’t let me keep much down. This past week though my appetite has been playing catch up. I am sure you know this week I have been craving Chief Boyardee ravioli and spaghetti o’s and meatballs. I can’t seem to get enough of them. It’s scary how much I have been putting away. All I know is you better be getting most it. Then again I really don’t want you to be a 10 pound baby like you cousin was. Anyway, it doesn’t matter if you are a boy or a girl or what color hair and eyes you have. The only thing that matters is that you are a healthy baby. I hope you are as excited about meeting us as we are about meeting you. Only 5 ½ more months and well all get to meet. Oh, and I thought I might warn you, don’t let the size of you dads family overwhelm you. It will take you a long while to remember who everyone is. I know it took me at least a couple of years. Mine on the other hand is much smaller and you shouldn’t have much trouble remembering them. Remember, no matter how big or small I know both side are ecstatic about you arrival and they will all love you no matter what. So before I get all emotional, which I am still not used to, I am going to bring this letter to an end. Just know we are so happy you are in our live and we love you with all our hearts.

Love,
Mom

3344 TR Writing is a process/ My Dream Vacation

What is writing? Writing is a process with 5 stages starting with 1) prewriting- brainstorming/maps 2) drafting- rough draft/outline 3) revising- additions/deletions 4) editing- conventions and 5) publishing. These five stages are extremely important when attempting to write a good paper.

My Dream Vacation

* I finally did it; I saved enough money to take my dream vacation! It’s not just me going; I am taking my husband and my father with me to Ireland. My husband who is of German decent would much rather be going to Germany but my father is supper excited to be going to Ireland. My family is Irish so it has always been a dream of mine to visit Ireland, see the sites, and maybe even visit some distant relatives. The plane leaves in two days and it’s my fathers first time ever flying.

* Once we arrived in Ireland the first thing we did was check into our room. There was still plenty of daylight left so we decided to take a tour of Powerscourt Gardens in Dublin where we were staying. After that we head back to the room. On our way back I thought I heard the cry of the banshee. However, the banshee can only cry for four families in Ireland and mine is not one of them. The next morning we all agreed that was the best night sleep we had ever had. Once we got up and started moving around we decided to visit some of Ireland’s castles. There were so many that we had to squeeze that into two days and we still didn’t see but a few. The ones we did see were great and every time we left one I couldn’t help but wonder what the history behind it was. The whole place seemed so mystical. Next, on the second to last day we visited Blarney Castle where we all kissed the Blarney stone. Maybe now I’ll finally have the gift for gab. The last day we were there I decided to walk through the Connemara Countryside. It was so beautiful and peaceful. All of the sudden I saw a gorgeous rainbow. Seeing how I was by myself I thought I would follow it. Not that I really believed there would be a pot of gold at the end but I thought I’d have a look anyway. I walked slowly and quietly to absorb as much of the tranquility as I could. Before I new it I had stumbled upon the end of the rainbow and something else. I had always heard about them but never imagined that leprechauns really existed. The second he caught wind of me he vanished. I was shocked to say the least; no one would ever believe me.

* Finally, once I made it back to town we boarded our plane and headed home. We came away from a terrific vacation with so many pictures, stories, and memories. It is certainly a trip I will never forget. Maybe some day I will tell someone about my lucky leprechaun but until then it’s my little secret.

Pre/during/post 3344 TR

When I think of pre, during, and post the first thing that comes to mind is a book. When a teacher presents a book to her students that she is going to read, the first thing they notice is the cover. The cover can say a hundred things about a book. For a pre question she could ask the students, buy looking at this cover what do you think the story is about? Then throughout the story the teacher could ask questions like, do moose wear sweaters, what do you think he's going to ask for next, would you feed a moose a muffin, what do you think you mom would say if you had a moose in the house? After the story is over the teacher could ask, did you like that story, what would you have done if you were the kid in the story? There are so many different ways to go about the pre, during, and post questions with your students. The ones I listed don't make a dint in what else there is. Every student is different therefor each one will have a different strategy when it comes to learning. As a teacher it is also very important to have strategies. Not every child will be enthused about reading or learning. You have to have different strategies to get these children interested.

3344.TR "How do you learn?"

Hello everyone. When it comes to learning something new or when I have many things to do on my list I can get very overwhelmed. The best way for me to cope with this is to be very organized. If I am not organized it really bothers me. I know there are many different strategies to helping you learn, but being organized is my number one strategy. Also, when it comes to learning I guess I am kind of a loner. I do my best when I am left alone to do whatever it is I need to do. As far as I can remember I have always enjoyed working alone more than anything. I know as teachers we are supposed to be more interpersonal. I can be when I need to, its not that I am completely unsociable. When I took the MI survey I kinda expected to have more of a naturalist strength. I was strong in this department but it wasn't my strongest. I know once I am a teacher I will have to communicate more. Like Dr.Harris said we cant do it all on our own. My father always said that if you want something done right, you have to do it your self. I have lived by that most of my life. I don't depend on others to do something for me. If I want to do something or have something that needs to be done, I just do it myself. To me that's the easiest way. When it comes to working in groups I tend to be a little uncomfortable because you have people from all angles throwing in there two cents. Most of the time I just set back and let them unless I feel the need to do other wise. I usually have a lot of motivation to get things done and do well at them. Since I have been pregnant through this has not been the case. I have not been very motivated at all lately, but I know this will pass and I will be back to the old me in no time. I hope you found this somewhat interesting. I want to thank you for your time and wish everyone a great weekend.