Monday - Thursday (4/23-4/26)
Monday and Tuesday:
Students will go to the library to collect research. (Tangible!!!!)
Wednesday and Thursday:
Continue working on your research
Create a working outline
-Turn it in for 25 points
Friday: Journal Day
Friday, April 27, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Friday, 4/20/07
Journal Day
Something is rotten in your refrigerator. Write a scene in which the condiments residing in the door shelves plot to take over the prime real estate on the top shelf, front and center. Will milk be spilled? (And who'll be crying?)
or
Write two pages on the topic of your choice
We will meet in the library on Monday and Tuesday to continue our research project.
Have a safe weekend!!
Journal Day
Something is rotten in your refrigerator. Write a scene in which the condiments residing in the door shelves plot to take over the prime real estate on the top shelf, front and center. Will milk be spilled? (And who'll be crying?)
or
Write two pages on the topic of your choice
We will meet in the library on Monday and Tuesday to continue our research project.
Have a safe weekend!!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Monday, April 16
Using the Power Library
1. Students will report to the library for both classes
2. Students will be introduced to different search engines
3. With the help of Mrs. Christian and Miss Hoffman, students will begin to research their projects
Power Library Link:
http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp?ID=PL4142
Nettrekker
Nettrekker.com
Students will do preliminary research on a subject of their choice. (They must use
Nettrekker: Username: Berwickhs Password: Library
Power Library
An Official Website
Tangible sources
(NO random Google searches will be accepted for research. Also, any information from Wikipedia will not be accepted.)
Requirements:
Research paper requirements
~Must be 2-21/2 pages long
~Times New Roman 12pt font, double space
~Do not adjust the margins of the page
~The paper will follow the five paragraph format, but will be more than five paragraphs long
~Must create an outline
~Have 4 sources minimum cited in the paper, that includes direct quotations, partial quotations, and paraphrased material
~1 of the sources must be tangible (books, magazines, etc.)
~Must take notes on 8 sources, 2 must be tangible
~All of the 8 sources will be on the bibliography page. The 5 used in the paper will be on the works cited page
~Option of creating note cards or note book
Once the research is completed, students will organize their notes, write a profile article and prepare for an oral presentation on their subject.
Visual: (must include one)
PowerPoint
Collage
Creative visuals
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
Using the Power Library
1. Students will report to the library for both classes
2. Students will be introduced to different search engines
3. With the help of Mrs. Christian and Miss Hoffman, students will begin to research their projects
Power Library Link:
http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp?ID=PL4142
Nettrekker
Nettrekker.com
Students will do preliminary research on a subject of their choice. (They must use
Nettrekker: Username: Berwickhs Password: Library
Power Library
An Official Website
Tangible sources
(NO random Google searches will be accepted for research. Also, any information from Wikipedia will not be accepted.)
Requirements:
Research paper requirements
~Must be 2-21/2 pages long
~Times New Roman 12pt font, double space
~Do not adjust the margins of the page
~The paper will follow the five paragraph format, but will be more than five paragraphs long
~Must create an outline
~Have 4 sources minimum cited in the paper, that includes direct quotations, partial quotations, and paraphrased material
~1 of the sources must be tangible (books, magazines, etc.)
~Must take notes on 8 sources, 2 must be tangible
~All of the 8 sources will be on the bibliography page. The 5 used in the paper will be on the works cited page
~Option of creating note cards or note book
Once the research is completed, students will organize their notes, write a profile article and prepare for an oral presentation on their subject.
Visual: (must include one)
PowerPoint
Collage
Creative visuals
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Notebook Check!! (10 pts.)
1. Begin to take notes on your topic
-Remember:
-Record all bibliography information on a single page. (use the following link to create your entry:
www.noodletools.com
-Take notes: Be sure to place quotation marks around direct and partial quotes
-Remember to write down all page numbers next to your notes
Tomorrow is Journal Day
Monday: Library (Miss Hoffman will introduce research tools)
Tues.- Thurs. Research in library
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1. Begin to take notes on your topic
-Remember:
-Record all bibliography information on a single page. (use the following link to create your entry:
www.noodletools.com
-Take notes: Be sure to place quotation marks around direct and partial quotes
-Remember to write down all page numbers next to your notes
Tomorrow is Journal Day
Monday: Library (Miss Hoffman will introduce research tools)
Tues.- Thurs. Research in library
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
MLA IN-TEXT CITATIONS:
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c08_s1.html
Sample Paper:
http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c08_s1.html
Sample Paper:
http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 10, 2007
Reading about a selected topic and taking notes
GOAL: Students will read about their selected topic to assure that it is suitable for our research project
-Students should spend the entire class READING about their topic.
-Students may record a list of links that may prove useful to their project
**Students will use proper methods to record notes (direct quotes, paraphrased material and partial
quotes)
-Students will record bibliography entries
**Students must have a basic knowledge of their topics before they begin their research
1.2.11B Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Reading about a selected topic and taking notes
GOAL: Students will read about their selected topic to assure that it is suitable for our research project
-Students should spend the entire class READING about their topic.
-Students may record a list of links that may prove useful to their project
**Students will use proper methods to record notes (direct quotes, paraphrased material and partial
quotes)
-Students will record bibliography entries
**Students must have a basic knowledge of their topics before they begin their research
1.2.11B Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Monday, 4/2 and Tuesday, 4/3 - research
1 Using the following link, we will explore the elements of a research paper.
http://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/ISR/mla.pdf
http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
2. We will discuss the following:
-the purpose of citing within a paper
-Direct quotation and paraphrased work
-The WORKS CITED AND BIB. PAGE
-The form of a research paper
-Where to find information
-Citing information
Links to electronic citing:
http://www.noodletools.com/
http://www.citationmachine.net/
Question/ Answer link:
http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11178/171/tips.htm
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
1 Using the following link, we will explore the elements of a research paper.
http://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/ISR/mla.pdf
http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
2. We will discuss the following:
-the purpose of citing within a paper
-Direct quotation and paraphrased work
-The WORKS CITED AND BIB. PAGE
-The form of a research paper
-Where to find information
-Citing information
Links to electronic citing:
http://www.noodletools.com/
http://www.citationmachine.net/
Question/ Answer link:
http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11178/171/tips.htm
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
1.Select a topic for the research project
2.Organize Subtopics
Today, each group will assign the subtopics to the group members
Discuss note taking and citing
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.2.11B Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
1.Select a topic for the research project
2.Organize Subtopics
Today, each group will assign the subtopics to the group members
Discuss note taking and citing
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.2.11B Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Friday, March 16, 2007
Journal Day
It's 3 a.m. and your nightly slumber was interrupted by a screeching sound. The noise is coming from your closet. What can it be? Scared as you are, you still decide to take a peek. Describe what you find.
It's 3 a.m. and your nightly slumber was interrupted by a screeching sound. The noise is coming from your closet. What can it be? Scared as you are, you still decide to take a peek. Describe what you find.
You may write your journal using the prompt
or
Write two pages on the topic of your choice
Have a safe weekend!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
3/13-3/15
1. Over the next two days, we will take those timed prompts from Monday and finish them.
2. Please take your time, add detail, organize and proof
3/15- Peer edit
Have your paper proofed by 5 classmates. Use the Persuasive rubric from the PSSA Link.
PSSA Link:http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/lib/a_and_t/Gr11WritingSamp.pdf
go to page 25
1. Over the next two days, we will take those timed prompts from Monday and finish them.
2. Please take your time, add detail, organize and proof
3/15- Peer edit
Have your paper proofed by 5 classmates. Use the Persuasive rubric from the PSSA Link.
PSSA Link:http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/lib/a_and_t/Gr11WritingSamp.pdf
go to page 25
Monday, March 12, 2007
Monday, 3/12
Timed Prompt
-Writing a persuasive essay
1. Teacher read PSSA instructions to the class.
2. Students wrote for 30 minutes on the following prompt:
Write a letter convincing the administration to change to our current cafeteria system. (i.e. incorporate a fast food restaurant into our cafeteria, revamp the current lunch system, or allow students to leave school during lunch time
*State your opinion clearly
*Support your opinion with specific details
*Present your ideas clearly and logically
*Use words and well-constructed sentences
*Correct any errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization
HINT:
Allow 4-5 minutes of the session to set your focus. This will help you leave enough time to develop your content and organize your ideas during the 30 minute session
Because a clear focus will help you complete the other stages more easily and successfully, you should work carefully
Timed Prompt
-Writing a persuasive essay
1. Teacher read PSSA instructions to the class.
2. Students wrote for 30 minutes on the following prompt:
Write a letter convincing the administration to change to our current cafeteria system. (i.e. incorporate a fast food restaurant into our cafeteria, revamp the current lunch system, or allow students to leave school during lunch time
*State your opinion clearly
*Support your opinion with specific details
*Present your ideas clearly and logically
*Use words and well-constructed sentences
*Correct any errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization
HINT:
Allow 4-5 minutes of the session to set your focus. This will help you leave enough time to develop your content and organize your ideas during the 30 minute session
Because a clear focus will help you complete the other stages more easily and successfully, you should work carefully
Monday, March 05, 2007
Monday, 3/5/07
Adjectives : Chapter 18 Writing and Grammar
Read page 378 and 380
-Complete exercise 1 page 380
-Create 15 sentences containing adjectives
-Underline the adjective and draw an arrow to the word they modify.
- Complete exercise 2 on page 382
- Review all answers from today's work
Tuesday, 3/6/07
Read the sections:
Articles: 382
- Complete Exercise 4 on page 383
Nouns Used as Adjectives: 383
-Complete Exercises 5 and 6 Page 384
Proper and Compound Adjectives: pages 384-85
-complete Exercise 7 page 385
Wednesday, 3/7/07
Read the following sections:
Pronouns Used as Adjectives: Page 386- 387
-Complete Exercise 10 on page 387
-Complete: The Section Review pg 389
Exercises 11, 12,13,14, and 15
(Read and peer grade in class)
-This will be graded by students and entered into the gradebook
Thursday, 3/8
Take the Diagnostic Test on Page 379
Complete SKill Check A and SkillCheck B - To be turned in for a quiz grade.
Adjectives : Chapter 18 Writing and Grammar
Read page 378 and 380
-Complete exercise 1 page 380
-Create 15 sentences containing adjectives
-Underline the adjective and draw an arrow to the word they modify.
- Complete exercise 2 on page 382
- Review all answers from today's work
Tuesday, 3/6/07
Read the sections:
Articles: 382
- Complete Exercise 4 on page 383
Nouns Used as Adjectives: 383
-Complete Exercises 5 and 6 Page 384
Proper and Compound Adjectives: pages 384-85
-complete Exercise 7 page 385
Wednesday, 3/7/07
Read the following sections:
Pronouns Used as Adjectives: Page 386- 387
-Complete Exercise 10 on page 387
-Complete: The Section Review pg 389
Exercises 11, 12,13,14, and 15
(Read and peer grade in class)
-This will be graded by students and entered into the gradebook
Thursday, 3/8
Take the Diagnostic Test on Page 379
Complete SKill Check A and SkillCheck B - To be turned in for a quiz grade.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
REVIEW THE THREE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPHS.
Students should check their format as it is reviewed in class. Time will be given in class to complete revisions.
1. Students should create a full outline for the 5-paragraph essay on one of the three paragraph topics
2. Once the outlines are completed, students should begin to write their essay
Writing an Informational Essay
Informational Writing: Material through which an author shares ideas, facts, or instructions by helping the reader to compare familiar items with items that are not familiar.
-Informational Writing is used in completing school projects, applying for and carrying out the duties of a job, and performing personal communications.
Types of Informational Writing include: Letters, biographies, definitions of simple abstract ideas, summaries, instructions or directions, description of a method or process, explanation of causes and effects, analysis of facts or ideas, comparisons of facts and ideas, expression of opinion through critique or review.
1.5.11 d WRITE WITH A COMMAND OF THE STYLISTIC ASPECTS OF COMPOSITION
1.5.11c WRITE WITH CONTROLLED ORGANIZATION
1.5.11a WRITE WITH A SHARP , DISTINCT FOCUS
1.5.11 b WRITE USING WELL-DEVELOPED CONTENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE TOPIC
Students should check their format as it is reviewed in class. Time will be given in class to complete revisions.
1. Students should create a full outline for the 5-paragraph essay on one of the three paragraph topics
2. Once the outlines are completed, students should begin to write their essay
Writing an Informational Essay
Informational Writing: Material through which an author shares ideas, facts, or instructions by helping the reader to compare familiar items with items that are not familiar.
-Informational Writing is used in completing school projects, applying for and carrying out the duties of a job, and performing personal communications.
Types of Informational Writing include: Letters, biographies, definitions of simple abstract ideas, summaries, instructions or directions, description of a method or process, explanation of causes and effects, analysis of facts or ideas, comparisons of facts and ideas, expression of opinion through critique or review.
1.5.11 d WRITE WITH A COMMAND OF THE STYLISTIC ASPECTS OF COMPOSITION
1.5.11c WRITE WITH CONTROLLED ORGANIZATION
1.5.11a WRITE WITH A SHARP , DISTINCT FOCUS
1.5.11 b WRITE USING WELL-DEVELOPED CONTENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE TOPIC
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
REVIEW AND EDIT
Students will review and edit their writing prompts. They will proof, add detail and rework the timed essay. As a result, students will be able to see improvement in their writing.
Students will evaluate their work according to the PSSA Rubric for Persuasive Writing.
See page 26 of the link:
PSSA Link:http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/lib/a_and_t/Gr11WritingSamp.pdf
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
Students will review and edit their writing prompts. They will proof, add detail and rework the timed essay. As a result, students will be able to see improvement in their writing.
Students will evaluate their work according to the PSSA Rubric for Persuasive Writing.
See page 26 of the link:
PSSA Link:http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/lib/a_and_t/Gr11WritingSamp.pdf
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Final Journal
Creative Writing Project
Elvis rescued the following people:
Allie Katie
Bethanne Jim
Karen Jolynn
Terra Haley
Myranda Renee
They all arrived safely back in Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, Jim is now an Elvis impersonator in an act with the real Elvis.
As for the rest of the crew, they were rescued ten years later by Mrs. Christian and her new friend who is a true "Pirate of the Caribbean." They all reside in the US -- except for Jean, Molly and Breonna who decided to stay on the island. Eventually, they claimed ownership of the island and now run a billion dollar resort. Jean is not only the owner, but the head chef.
It is hard to believe that those rescued by Elvis never revealed the location of the others who were still stranded on the island.
Jumping into the future, it has been 15 years since the group was first stranded on their island. For your final journal, write at least a two page letter discussing any final thoughts on your experience. Also, include your current job and lifestyle. Conclude by explaining how the island changed your life.
Creative Writing Project
Elvis rescued the following people:
Allie Katie
Bethanne Jim
Karen Jolynn
Terra Haley
Myranda Renee
They all arrived safely back in Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, Jim is now an Elvis impersonator in an act with the real Elvis.
As for the rest of the crew, they were rescued ten years later by Mrs. Christian and her new friend who is a true "Pirate of the Caribbean." They all reside in the US -- except for Jean, Molly and Breonna who decided to stay on the island. Eventually, they claimed ownership of the island and now run a billion dollar resort. Jean is not only the owner, but the head chef.
It is hard to believe that those rescued by Elvis never revealed the location of the others who were still stranded on the island.
Jumping into the future, it has been 15 years since the group was first stranded on their island. For your final journal, write at least a two page letter discussing any final thoughts on your experience. Also, include your current job and lifestyle. Conclude by explaining how the island changed your life.
Monday, January 15, 2007
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