My Passion

Teaching has always been my passion since I was a little girl in elementary school. I would take the teachers paper out of the recycling bin to take home and teach my imaginative students and convince my classmates during indoor recess to be my students. In high school, I took child development as an elective, which allowed me to volunteer for 40 minutes a day at a local kindergarten center. After getting such great hands on experience I knew that teaching is something I was made for. Currently, I am a full-time junior at Molloy College studying Elementary Education (1-6) with a history concentration and TESOL, also known as Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. In May of 2019, I will graduate with my master's degree in those areas. Teaching is something I have always been passionate about, and I look forward to being a teacher in the near future.

Vocabulary:
1. Passion: (noun) a strong feeling of excitement for something or about doing something.
2. Recycling: (verb) to make something new from something that has been used before.
3. Imaginative: (adjective) having or showing an ability to think of new and interesting ideas.
4. Recess: (noun) a short period of time during the school day when children can play.
5. Elective: (noun) a class that is not required, but rather an option.
6. Experience: (noun) the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you.
7. Teaching: (noun) the job or profession of a teacher.
8. Masters degree: (noun) a degree that is given by a college or university to a student following a bachelor's degree. 

Vocabulary Exercise:
Directions- Write 6 complete sentences using the vocabulary terms from above.

1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________

5.  _________________________________________________________

6.  _________________________________________________________

Grammar Point:
Singular noun- names one person, place, thing, or idea. 
Plural nouns- names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Grammar Activity:
Directions- Identify if the following sentences are singular or plural nouns.

1. I am taking many electives this year.                              _______________
2. I volunteer at the kindergarten center in my town.          _______________
3. My cousin recycles everyday.                                          _______________

Carnevale Night

Every year Club Italia at Molloy College hosts Carnevale Night in March. Carnevale is a Venetian-themed event filled with dancing, singing, homemade Italian food, photos, and culture. My favorite part about Carnevale Night is the raffle prizes! Each year I go home with multiple baskets. The proceeds raised from the raffles are donated to the Bethany House Services, a local charity for homeless women and children.

I have been the President of Club Italia for 2 years now, and Carnevale night takes a lot of planning and work despite the fun time I have during it. For several months I run around to local businesses requesting donations. After I get the donations I have to put together over 40 different baskets! Additionally, I have to get the decorations, create flyers, make trays of food and hire expertise, such as a photographer and DJ. 

The event has always turned out amazing in previous years, and I am looking forward to it this year on March 30th 2017 from 8pm-11pm in the Hays Theatre. Come join us!

Vocabulary:
1. Club: (noun) a group of people who meet to participate in an activity.
2. Venetian: (noun) origin of Venice, Italy.
3. Culture: (noun) the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group or place. 
4. Proceeds: (noun) the total amount of money or profit that was made.
5. Charity: (noun) act of giving money, food or other types of help to those in need of it.
6. Planning: (noun) the act or process of making a plan to achieve or do something.
7. Expertise: (noun) special skill or knowledge. 

Vocabulary Exercise:
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term from above to complete the sentence.
1. Carnevale is a __________ event and is celebrated annually in Venice, Italy as well. 
2. My dentist is an __________ in dentistry and has a medical degree. 
3. The __________ I raise from the church will be donated to a homeless __________ organization.
4. I am a Roman Catholic and in my __________ we have to give up something during Lent. 
5.  The sports __________ practices after school every Wednesday.
6. My sister is __________ her wedding with my mom and her fiance. It is a lot of work! 


Grammar Point:
Antonym- a word opposite in meaning to one another
Example: I get good grades VS I get bad grades

Grammar Activity: