Facts about Ms. Chen
Did Ms. Chen have a valentine this year?
Yes.
What are two examples of figurative language?
Metaphor and simile.
What is the title of the reading?
How the Children of Birmingham Changed the Civil Rights Movement
What is a reference?
References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills.
True.
True or false: The literary device "mood" is defined as how the author feels while writing the text.
False. Mood is how a text/the author makes the reader feel.
What was the march called?
_______ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
An interview.
What is Ms. Chen's ethnicity?
Chinese and/or Chinese-American
What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
Simile uses the word "like or as," a metaphor does not.
What nickname did activists give to Birmingham?
Bombingham
How many pages should your resume be? (Hint: it is a range)
One-two pages.
What is ONE extracurricular that Ms. Chen did in high school?
What is the difference between setting and imagery?
Setting: time period/place/location of where the story takes place.
Imagery: using descriptive language to appeal to one of our 5 senses.
What is the most important reason that Birmingham, Alabama, was chosen as the location for the Children's Crusade?
Birmingham was known for its racism and violent resistance to Civil Rights for African Americans.
True or False: Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.
False.
What does Ms. Chen have a college degree in? (Hint: I have both a major and minor).
Psychology (Major) and Law (Minor)
What literary device is defined as "giving human characteristics or abilities to non-human things."
What is the MAIN central theme of the text? (Hint: Can children make change happen like adults?)
Children can make a difference/impact.
Where can you find information on Schoology for transition services? (transition services: resources for what you want to do after high school, such as going to school, working, etc)
Transition Class on Schoology. The transition teacher at Dymally HS is Mr. Artica.