Monthly Archives: December 2011

Essay #6

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jeff

Jefferson Carpio Professor Rosen English 1101 November 22, 2011 The construction behind the Brooklyn Bridge (Revised) I believe that the Brooklyn Historical Society tour would be better if the Brooklyn Bridge was a part of the tour. The Brooklyn Bridge … Continue reading →

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Essay #6

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jeff

Jefferson Carpio Professor Rosen English 1101 December 5, 2011 Reflection on Experience This semester I have to say it has gone by great. I have learned a lot on Brooklyn’s past and what it represents in Americas history. The way … Continue reading →

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Essay # 6-Alyssa Hernandez

Posted on December 20, 2011 by alyssahernandez

Alyssa Hernandez English Did you ever take a walk around City Tech to see what was actually around the area? Well I was able to get that chance but you would think me being from Brooklyn that I would be … Continue reading →

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Final exams today!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

Although final exams began on Thursday, the finals for our learning commmunity begin today. At 11:30, you will take your SPE 1330 final exam. At 1:00, you will take Part I of your ENG 1101 final exam. Are you ready? … Continue reading →

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Professor Rosen!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Navin

Professor Rosen I’m sorry for the delay but i am unable to get the essay to you today because of so many things are going on at once but i will have it to you tomorrow, that’s a guarantee. Please … Continue reading →

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Summary of “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact” by Seth Mydans

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

In his 2007 New York Times article, “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact,” Seth Mydans addresses what advocates and objectors have said about the effects of text-messaging on the English language. Text messaging presents an opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Essay #6

Posted on December 13, 2011 by kassandra

Post 1 Honestly till yesterday I never walked past the college campus. It was always from the train station to school from school to the train station, so when I heard about this walking tour around downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Summary of “On the Trail of Brooklyn’s Underground Railroad”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

FOR HOMEWORK: write this summary and share it by commenting on this post. Main Ideas: Brooklyn’s role in the Underground Railroad–places and people who helped fugitive slaves escape Uses examples: Duffield Street houses, Plymouth Church, Weeksville mock slave auctions at … Continue reading →

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BHS Reflection(Essay #6)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jbrooks29

I found our work at the Brooklyn Historical Society to be very interesting. I found it to be a true learning experience. One of the things that I found somewhat interesting was our work with maps. Normally I wouldn’t find myself being interested in maps but the way … Continue reading →

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Essay #5 Revision(Essay #6)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jbrooks29

A few months ago we took a tour throughout Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights led by the Brooklyn Historical Society. We made many stops on this tour, which were all informative. The stop that drew most of my attention and … Continue reading →

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