Researching Basics

Our librarian, Miss Hoffman, will join us today.

Today we will be working with a few tools that are accessible within the lab / school. Be sure to pay attention to everything. You are going to discuss a lot of information. You will be working with Nettrekker, SIRS, Newspaper source and AP Multimedia.

If at any points there are any questions, do not be afraid to raise your hand and ask.

Nettrekker will require a password.

Username: Berwickhs
Password: Library

Friday, 3/28/08

Journal Day

Today you have the option of writing a journal on the following prompt:

List 7 remarkable experiences that have happened in your life. Next, write about each one.

Or

Complete a TWO page free-writing journal

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Today we are going to complete a lesson on There, They're and Their

1. Students will review the uses of these words
2. Students will complete a quiz


**Three paragraph essay/ research assignments were due yesterday

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1550180&

Today we will add research to our three paragraph essays

1. Using the information that you marked into your favorites, you will begin to take notes
-We will review the note taking process.

2. Once you have completed this step, we will incorporate one direct quote and one paraphrased section into your paper. *Please note that we are not adding exceptionally long direct quotes.

3. As you are adding research into your paper, you will create a " Works Cited" page.

-Remember to double space your WC page, Center the words " Works Cited " on you paper
-Be sure to place each entry in alphabetical order
-Use proper indention/ form

-You will turn in your notes, outline, paper and works cited page on Wednesday, March 26.

1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Today we will add research to our three paragraph essays

1. Using the information that you marked into your favorites, you will begin to take notes
-We will review the note taking process.

2. Once you have completed this step, we will incorporate one direct quote and one paraphrased section into your paper. *Please note that we are not adding exceptionally long direct quotes.

3. As you are adding research into your paper, you will create a " Works Cited" page.

-Remember to double space your WC page, Center the words " Works Cited " on you paper
-Be sure to place each entry in alphabetical order
-Use proper indention/ form

-You will turn in your notes, outline, paper and works cited page

1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Journal Day
March 17, 2008

Write a journal entry using the following prompt:

Since today is St. Patrick's Day, write about anything lucky: Your good luck charms or traditions, your luckiest moment, a person who is very lucky in your life.

OR

Write two pages on the topic of your choice

1.4.11D Maintain a written record of activities, course work

Journal Day

Students can either write a two page "free choice" journal

or

Students can respond to the following Journal Topic:

It is important to "Think before you speak." Many times, people should refrain from speaking on impulse.

Discuss this situation. Do you agree with it? Can you think of a situation or story to support this idea?


Example:
-I believe this is especially true when people are angry. I think it is essential to give yourself an hour to cool off before responding to someone who has provoked you. If it involves something really important, give yourself overnight.

Monday and Tuesday - 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.sonofcitationmachine.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

Friday, March 7, 2008

Journal Day: (20 Points)

When I am famous...

"In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes" - Andy Warhol

What does it mean to be famous. Would you like to be famous? What would you like to be famous for?

Write:
An account of what you would like to be famous for, and why.

A diary, written as if you were famous in the future. What things do they have to do?

Everyone must write on this topic

1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Today we are going to write a three (3) paragraph essay.

-Select a topic with which you are familiar
-Make sure it is a topic that we can research at a later date.

Opening paragraph:
1. Begin with a motivator
2. Brief background/ relevant information that will enhance your opening paragraph.
-This information must be RELATIVE to your thesis statement
3. Thesis statement and 1 part blueprint

Paragraph 2
1. Begin with a transition/ topic sentence. Don't forget to incorporate the blueprint idea.
2. Use specific examples/ details
3. Make sure you are using valid points that support your thesis

Paragraph 3
1. Conclusion

Requirements: Paragraphs must have a minimum of 6-8 relevant sentences
No first or second person
No slang
Must be written using complete sentences
Avoid words such as "stuff" and "Thing"

1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Goal: Students will understand how to correctly use quotations in their writing.

1. Students will review correct quotation use.
2. Students will use the smartboard to share examples with the class.
3. If finished early, students will conference with the teacher regarding their timed informational prompt.

Links:
Review: http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/quotes.asp
Quiz: http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/question_marks_1.asp