Happy Halloween!
Today, students will submit their notebooks so that I can check them for October's classwork - 300 points. Due to the senior assembly this morning, the class period has been shortened.
Homework: Gather 8 pages of notes on your topic and bring them in tomorrow! These notes are worth 100 points. They can be a combination of handwritten notes and print-outs from the web. We will begin to write our research paper tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. manage their time to complete research.
2. create a rought draft of a resume.
3. prepare for a semester test.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following question in their notebooks: Describe the research so far that you have completed for the Senior Project. How many pages of notes do you have? If you haven't done any research, why it that? We will then have a discussion about this topic.
2. Discussion of this week's schedule.
3. Discussion of late work: Work to be counted for the first marking period is due to Ms. Kingsbury no later than 10/31/07 at 10 p.m. Late work that will be accepted includes mission statements, career goals essays, research proposals, and September's notebook check.
4. Resume Rough Drafts: Students are required to create a resume for their Senior Portfolio. The typed version of their resume is due on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Today students will draft a version of their resume in their notebooks. A very good sample of a student resume is on page 1152 of the textbook. Students who have a resume already should bring it tomorrow.
Homework: Continue collecting 8 pages of notes on your research topic. Finish the rought draft of your resume. Bring in your notebook to take our Semester Test on Tuesday!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. manage their time to complete research.
2. create a rought draft of a resume.
3. prepare for a semester test.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should answer the following question in their notebooks: Describe the research so far that you have completed for the Senior Project. How many pages of notes do you have? If you haven't done any research, why it that? We will then have a discussion about this topic.
2. Discussion of this week's schedule.
3. Discussion of late work: Work to be counted for the first marking period is due to Ms. Kingsbury no later than 10/31/07 at 10 p.m. Late work that will be accepted includes mission statements, career goals essays, research proposals, and September's notebook check.
4. Resume Rough Drafts: Students are required to create a resume for their Senior Portfolio. The typed version of their resume is due on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Today students will draft a version of their resume in their notebooks. A very good sample of a student resume is on page 1152 of the textbook. Students who have a resume already should bring it tomorrow.
Homework: Continue collecting 8 pages of notes on your research topic. Finish the rought draft of your resume. Bring in your notebook to take our Semester Test on Tuesday!
Monday, October 29, 2007
10 steps toward better research
If you are still trying to figure out how to do research for your senior project, read this:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/advice-for-students-10-steps-toward-better-research.html
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/advice-for-students-10-steps-toward-better-research.html
Sunday, October 28, 2007
For students who are researching breast cancer for your senior pr project:
This is a great article from TIME magazine -
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1666089_1666563,00.html
Please read and add it to your working bibliography.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1666089_1666563,00.html
Please read and add it to your working bibliography.
College Girls Slutify The Girl Scout Uniform
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/27/AR2007102700150.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Read the article and submit a well thought-out opinion of five sentences about the subject of college costs.
Read the article and submit a well thought-out opinion of five sentences about the subject of college costs.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Are you biased?
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/10/do-it-yourself-.html
Click on this link. Take a few tests? Let me know the results. You might be surprised!
Click on this link. Take a few tests? Let me know the results. You might be surprised!
Eliminate Common Writing Mistakes
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/eliminate-common-writing-mistakes.html
A very helpful article on improving your writing - read and apply this information to your work!
A very helpful article on improving your writing - read and apply this information to your work!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
It's tempting as a teenager to want to fit in and not stand out. Eventually, you will learn that standing out is how you get ahead in life. If you are tempted to be like others, here's your way out of that trap:
http://briankim.net/blog/2007/10/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-other-people/
http://briankim.net/blog/2007/10/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-other-people/
Friday, October 26, 2007 - EARLY DISMISSAL
Today students will spend class time in the library doing research and taking notes for their senior projects. 8 pages of notes is due in class on 11/1/07.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! DON'T FORGET TO DO YOUR RESEARCH!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! DON'T FORGET TO DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Today we will spend our class time reading for the 25 Book Challenge. Students should remember that their research proposals for their senior projects are due TODAY!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. solve an ancient riddle.
2. read and/or listen to a drama.
3. describe plot.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Try to answer the following riddle: What walks on four feet in the morning, two feet in the afternoon, and three feet at night? (Answer is MAN!) This is the riddle that the main character in Oedipus solved in order to become the king of Thebes.
2. Notes: Characters in Oedipus:
a. Oedipus - king of Thebes
b. Jocasta - wife of Oedipus (also his mother)
c. Creon - brother of Jocasta (brother-in-law and uncle of Oedipus)
d. Chorus - the elders of Thebes - the voice of reason and religion
3. Today we will read Oedipus - pages 23 to 30.
4. Post-Reading Questions:
a. How does Oedipus become the King of Thebes?
ANSWER: HE SOLVES THE RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX.
b. What is the state of Thebes when the play opens? Why is it this way?
ANSWER: THE CITY IS A MESS; THE PREVIOUS KING HAS BEEN KILLED. THEY NEED TO SOLVE HIS MURDER.
Homework: Type and email research proposals to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net. Continue to research your senior project topic. 8 pages of notes are due on 11/1/07. Submit all late work by 10/31/07 if you want it to count for the first marking period!!
NOTE: DUE TO A GUEST SPEAKER THE SECOND HALF OF CLASS, STUDENTS IN PERIOD 4/5 ONLY READ PAGES 23-24.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. solve an ancient riddle.
2. read and/or listen to a drama.
3. describe plot.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Try to answer the following riddle: What walks on four feet in the morning, two feet in the afternoon, and three feet at night? (Answer is MAN!) This is the riddle that the main character in Oedipus solved in order to become the king of Thebes.
2. Notes: Characters in Oedipus:
a. Oedipus - king of Thebes
b. Jocasta - wife of Oedipus (also his mother)
c. Creon - brother of Jocasta (brother-in-law and uncle of Oedipus)
d. Chorus - the elders of Thebes - the voice of reason and religion
3. Today we will read Oedipus - pages 23 to 30.
4. Post-Reading Questions:
a. How does Oedipus become the King of Thebes?
ANSWER: HE SOLVES THE RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX.
b. What is the state of Thebes when the play opens? Why is it this way?
ANSWER: THE CITY IS A MESS; THE PREVIOUS KING HAS BEEN KILLED. THEY NEED TO SOLVE HIS MURDER.
Homework: Type and email research proposals to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net. Continue to research your senior project topic. 8 pages of notes are due on 11/1/07. Submit all late work by 10/31/07 if you want it to count for the first marking period!!
NOTE: DUE TO A GUEST SPEAKER THE SECOND HALF OF CLASS, STUDENTS IN PERIOD 4/5 ONLY READ PAGES 23-24.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Harry Potter Extravaganza at the UPENN Museum - MAJOR EC OPPORTUNITY!
If you are a fan of Harry Potter and would like to earn some major extra credit, check out this even at the UPENN museum on Sunday, November 11:
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/news/fullrelease.php?which=300
Please let me know if you decide to go! I'd love to have you share your experiences with the class!
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/news/fullrelease.php?which=300
Please let me know if you decide to go! I'd love to have you share your experiences with the class!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. generate questions for a semester test.
2. describe the life of Sophocles.
3. describe the different kinds of irony.
4. analyze ancient wisdoms and literature.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should complete the following activity: On a sheet of paper, write three multiple choice questions and one essay question based on anything we have covered this marking period. Look back through your notebook and textbook for ideas. 40 points for your warm-up today (10 points for each question you submit).
2. Notes regarding the Life of Sophocles:
a. lived 495 BC - 406 BC
b. one of the greatest Greek playwrights, specializing in tragedy
c. excelled in music and wrestling, was briefly a general in the Athenian army
d. Oedipus has been called "the perfect tragedy" - he is most famous for this play
3. Notes on theme: Most of Sophocles' plays focus on fatalism, meaning that humans are trapped by fate and their own frailties. In short, life is terrible, and then you die.
4. Vocabulary: Three Kinds of Irony:
a. Verbal Irony: when a person says one thing but really means something else
b. Situational Irony: Occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate
c. Dramatic Irony: when the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not know
5. Sophocles Analysis: From http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sophocles - students will analyze quotes Sophocles. Choose one quote and write what it means to you and why it is true.
Homework: Students should continue to research their senior project topics and take notes on what they learn and read. 8 pages of notes is due on 11/1/07.
Bring a book to read in class on Tuesday for the 25 Book Challenge!!!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. generate questions for a semester test.
2. describe the life of Sophocles.
3. describe the different kinds of irony.
4. analyze ancient wisdoms and literature.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should complete the following activity: On a sheet of paper, write three multiple choice questions and one essay question based on anything we have covered this marking period. Look back through your notebook and textbook for ideas. 40 points for your warm-up today (10 points for each question you submit).
2. Notes regarding the Life of Sophocles:
a. lived 495 BC - 406 BC
b. one of the greatest Greek playwrights, specializing in tragedy
c. excelled in music and wrestling, was briefly a general in the Athenian army
d. Oedipus has been called "the perfect tragedy" - he is most famous for this play
3. Notes on theme: Most of Sophocles' plays focus on fatalism, meaning that humans are trapped by fate and their own frailties. In short, life is terrible, and then you die.
4. Vocabulary: Three Kinds of Irony:
a. Verbal Irony: when a person says one thing but really means something else
b. Situational Irony: Occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate
c. Dramatic Irony: when the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not know
5. Sophocles Analysis: From http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Sophocles - students will analyze quotes Sophocles. Choose one quote and write what it means to you and why it is true.
Homework: Students should continue to research their senior project topics and take notes on what they learn and read. 8 pages of notes is due on 11/1/07.
Bring a book to read in class on Tuesday for the 25 Book Challenge!!!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. self-assess their metacognition.
2. explain what metacognition is.
3. share personal experiences and thoughts in front of a group.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions:
Consider the following statement: Imitation is natural to the human species. From childhood on, we learn through imitation. Human are the most imitative creatures in the world, and that is one of the advantages that we have over other species.
Questions: How do you learn? How do you know when you are learning? When you are learning, how do you learn best? Please write 2 sentences for each question.
2. Today's Vocabulary: metacognition - being aware of and understanding how you think and learn
3. Brainstorming about metacognition: 5 sentences for each question:
a. How does your mood effect your learning?
b. Do you have to like a teacher to learn something from them? Give an example to support your position.
4. Brainstorm: Make a list of the five worst things that can happen to a person. What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you? How did you survive? These questions are in anticipation of reading Oedipus next week. Students who feel comfortable can share their stories with the class.
Homework: Students should continue to research their topic for the senior project and take notes on what they read and learn.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. self-assess their metacognition.
2. explain what metacognition is.
3. share personal experiences and thoughts in front of a group.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions:
Consider the following statement: Imitation is natural to the human species. From childhood on, we learn through imitation. Human are the most imitative creatures in the world, and that is one of the advantages that we have over other species.
Questions: How do you learn? How do you know when you are learning? When you are learning, how do you learn best? Please write 2 sentences for each question.
2. Today's Vocabulary: metacognition - being aware of and understanding how you think and learn
3. Brainstorming about metacognition: 5 sentences for each question:
a. How does your mood effect your learning?
b. Do you have to like a teacher to learn something from them? Give an example to support your position.
4. Brainstorm: Make a list of the five worst things that can happen to a person. What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you? How did you survive? These questions are in anticipation of reading Oedipus next week. Students who feel comfortable can share their stories with the class.
Homework: Students should continue to research their topic for the senior project and take notes on what they read and learn.
Controversy Surrounding Nas' New Album
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/19/AR2007101900897.html?tid=informbox
Read the article. Tell me what you think. 20 points for your effort...
Read the article. Tell me what you think. 20 points for your effort...
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Is the scientist who discovered the double helix of DNA a racist?
Read the article. Tell me what you think and why. 20 points extra credit for your effort...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/18/AR2007101801693.html?wpisrc=newsletter
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/18/AR2007101801693.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Take Action!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/19/AR2007101902543.html?wpisrc=newsletter
How can racism still exist in our country? Read this article. Take action.
How can racism still exist in our country? Read this article. Take action.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Be Happy - Here's Some Extra Credit
Please read the following article from Live Science:
http://www.livescience.com/history/071019-hn-dalai-lama.html
In a well thought out opinion, describe how being happy keeps you healthy. 20 points for 5 of your best sentences on the topic...
http://www.livescience.com/history/071019-hn-dalai-lama.html
In a well thought out opinion, describe how being happy keeps you healthy. 20 points for 5 of your best sentences on the topic...
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on how they learn.
2. learn how to analyze a website and take notes.
3. learn how to analyze an information article and take notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions:Consider the following statement: Imitation is natural to the human species. From childhood on, we learn through imitation. Human are the most imitative creatures in the world, and that is one of the advantages that we have over other species.
Questions: How do you learn? How do you know when you are learning? When you are learning, how do you learn best? Please write 2 sentences for each question.
DISTRIBUTE AND REVIEW RESOURCES WORKSHEET FROM YESTERDAY. DEMONSTRATE A PRACTICE SEARCH.
2. Note-taking Practice:
a. Please write 1/2 page of notes for page 846 in your green textbook.
b. Please write 1/2 page for pages 30-31 in your green textbook.
3. Vocabulary: Please write the following vocabulary words and definitions from page 172 into your notebook: duplicity, residue, preliminary, initiative, discern. Write a short poem which uses all of these words.
4. Writing: Complete "Make the Connection" on page 172. Length: 1/2 page
Homework: Continue to research your topic for the senior project. Your goal is 8 pages of notes by 11/1/07!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on how they learn.
2. learn how to analyze a website and take notes.
3. learn how to analyze an information article and take notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions:Consider the following statement: Imitation is natural to the human species. From childhood on, we learn through imitation. Human are the most imitative creatures in the world, and that is one of the advantages that we have over other species.
Questions: How do you learn? How do you know when you are learning? When you are learning, how do you learn best? Please write 2 sentences for each question.
DISTRIBUTE AND REVIEW RESOURCES WORKSHEET FROM YESTERDAY. DEMONSTRATE A PRACTICE SEARCH.
2. Note-taking Practice:
a. Please write 1/2 page of notes for page 846 in your green textbook.
b. Please write 1/2 page for pages 30-31 in your green textbook.
3. Vocabulary: Please write the following vocabulary words and definitions from page 172 into your notebook: duplicity, residue, preliminary, initiative, discern. Write a short poem which uses all of these words.
4. Writing: Complete "Make the Connection" on page 172. Length: 1/2 page
Homework: Continue to research your topic for the senior project. Your goal is 8 pages of notes by 11/1/07!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Because of Monday's assembly to kick off the 25 Book Challenge, we did not get to do the previously scheduled work. Students will do Monday's work today.
Today's Warm-Up: What did the guest speaker yesterday teach to you? If you were not present at school, why?
Notes on taking notes (these should be written in students' notebooks):
a. Write down the title and author.
b. When reading, write down any dates, numbers, or statistics that you come across.
c. Write down any direct quotations that you find interesting ( " ").
d. You can paraphrase what you read; rewrite word for word but put it into your own words - give it your own twist.
e. You can summarize what you read by writing down the general idea.
f. Make sure all your information is reliable and valid. This means that the information is accurate and true.
Homework: Begin to research your topic based on the guidelines which were discussed in class today. Type and email your research proposal to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Today's Warm-Up: What did the guest speaker yesterday teach to you? If you were not present at school, why?
Notes on taking notes (these should be written in students' notebooks):
a. Write down the title and author.
b. When reading, write down any dates, numbers, or statistics that you come across.
c. Write down any direct quotations that you find interesting ( " ").
d. You can paraphrase what you read; rewrite word for word but put it into your own words - give it your own twist.
e. You can summarize what you read by writing down the general idea.
f. Make sure all your information is reliable and valid. This means that the information is accurate and true.
Homework: Begin to research your topic based on the guidelines which were discussed in class today. Type and email your research proposal to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Students will have a guest speaker from the Thompson Institute as scheduled by the Student Success Center.
Are you a part of Generation Q?
http://www.nytimes.com:80/2007/10/10/opinion/10friedman.html?th&emc=th
Please read the following article about student activism (or lack thereof). Why do you think it is that young people aren't as vocal about political issues as their predecessors were? Post your thoughts in the comments section below - 20 points extra credit for your effort.
Please read the following article about student activism (or lack thereof). Why do you think it is that young people aren't as vocal about political issues as their predecessors were? Post your thoughts in the comments section below - 20 points extra credit for your effort.
Advice: How to take notes like Thomas Edison
Now that your research for the senior project is underway, consider the following advice on note-taking:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-to-take-notes-like-thomas-edison.html
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-to-take-notes-like-thomas-edison.html
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. finalize a research proposal.
2. reflect on their research experience.
3. gain knowledge on the research process.
4. create a working bibliography.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question in their notebooks: Describe the research you have done in the past. Was it hard, was it easy? If you have never done any, why do you think that is?
2. Senior Project: Wrapping up the Research Proposal (HANDOUT)
Senior Project
Ms. Kingsbury
English 4
Now that I drafted my research proposal, what do I do?
You’ve got your topic, you’ve got your guiding questions, so what comes next?
1. You must formalize and type your research proposal. You may use whatever format you like, but your proposal must include your topic, your 10 guiding questions, and your plagiarism contract. Please email your typed research proposal to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net. I will, in turn, add a few more questions to your proposal. 50 points for your effort DEADLINE FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007
2. You must compile a working bibliography. The senior project packet asks you to put this information into MLA or APA format, but I am just asking you to pull together basic information
about your sources.
You have to find the answers to your questions in order to write your research paper. Your goal is to make a list of all the places that might be able to help you.
Hit the library and ask the librarian to help you find two books about your topic. Hit the internet and type key words (your topic and guiding questions) into these sites:
www.google.com
www.upenn.edu
www.nih.gov
www.mayo.edu
www.med-line.com (search under journals)
www.webmd.com
www.msn.com
www.cnn.com
www.nytimes.com
http://online.wsj.com/public/us
http://www.library.phila.gov/
http://www.wcu.edu/1602.asp
Think of people who might work as an interview source - be creative. Think coaches, teachers, doctors (let me know if you want to interview a doctor, I know plenty), parents, etc. You must have a non-print source.
3. List all these potential sources - THE MORE THE BETTER - on a working bibliography sheet. Compile all relevant information as best as you can: author, title of book, title of article, pages, year of publication, name of publisher, website address, etc., etc. Write down as much information about your source as you can. We will format your lists later.
4. DEADLINE: Your typed research outline and working bibliography is due to me on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.
5. We will begin writing our papers in class on Thursday, November 1, 2007. From today until then, you should read as much as you can on your topic, taking notes and collecting articles. You should bring in 8 pages of notes on November 1, 2007. You will receive 100 points for your notes.
3. Senior Project Resources Worksheet (HANDOUT):
English 4: Senior Project
Name:
Topic:
Resources Worksheet DEADLINE: Research Paper Outline and Working Bibliography is Due on November 7, 2007!
Writing a research paper is like putting together a puzzle. You have a pretty good idea what the paper should look like in the end, but it will take time and effort to pull all the pieces together. You must read as much information as you can on your topic and take notes on what you learn. You must keep a record of the places you visit to learn more about your topic - this record is called your WORKS CITED or BIBLIOGRAPHY.
IMPORTANT: Search engines like Google or Yahoo are NOT sources; they are merely a starting point. You will use them to find more information on your topic, but they are not listed as a source.
Below you will record all the places you find information on your topic. When you begin to finalize your research paper, you will format this list into a Works Cited page.To meet the number of required resources, you must have the following:
Book #1:
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Year of Publication:
Book #2:
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Year of Publication:
Periodical/Article #1:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #2:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #3:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #4:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Non-Traditional Print Resource #1:
Title:
Published by:
Non-Traditional Print Resource #2:
Title:
Published by:
Website #1:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Website #2:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Website #3:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Non-Print Source #1 (Interview/TV Show/Video):
Description:
Non-Print Source #2 (Interview/TV Show/Video):
Description:
You may have as many sources as you like, and the more information you have reviewed, the better! When you resubmit your research proposal and working bibliography, you must have this list completed. You may write on this worksheet or hand in your own formatted list, but you must have all these sources to receive full credit and meet the next deadline for the senior project. Attach additional pages as needed.
4. Modeling by Ms. Kingsbury on how to research on the Web
Homework: Finish typing career goals essay and research proposal. Begin researching your topic and taking notes!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. finalize a research proposal.
2. reflect on their research experience.
3. gain knowledge on the research process.
4. create a working bibliography.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question in their notebooks: Describe the research you have done in the past. Was it hard, was it easy? If you have never done any, why do you think that is?
2. Senior Project: Wrapping up the Research Proposal (HANDOUT)
Senior Project
Ms. Kingsbury
English 4
Now that I drafted my research proposal, what do I do?
You’ve got your topic, you’ve got your guiding questions, so what comes next?
1. You must formalize and type your research proposal. You may use whatever format you like, but your proposal must include your topic, your 10 guiding questions, and your plagiarism contract. Please email your typed research proposal to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net. I will, in turn, add a few more questions to your proposal. 50 points for your effort DEADLINE FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007
2. You must compile a working bibliography. The senior project packet asks you to put this information into MLA or APA format, but I am just asking you to pull together basic information
about your sources.
You have to find the answers to your questions in order to write your research paper. Your goal is to make a list of all the places that might be able to help you.
Hit the library and ask the librarian to help you find two books about your topic. Hit the internet and type key words (your topic and guiding questions) into these sites:
www.google.com
www.upenn.edu
www.nih.gov
www.mayo.edu
www.med-line.com (search under journals)
www.webmd.com
www.msn.com
www.cnn.com
www.nytimes.com
http://online.wsj.com/public/us
http://www.library.phila.gov/
http://www.wcu.edu/1602.asp
Think of people who might work as an interview source - be creative. Think coaches, teachers, doctors (let me know if you want to interview a doctor, I know plenty), parents, etc. You must have a non-print source.
3. List all these potential sources - THE MORE THE BETTER - on a working bibliography sheet. Compile all relevant information as best as you can: author, title of book, title of article, pages, year of publication, name of publisher, website address, etc., etc. Write down as much information about your source as you can. We will format your lists later.
4. DEADLINE: Your typed research outline and working bibliography is due to me on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.
5. We will begin writing our papers in class on Thursday, November 1, 2007. From today until then, you should read as much as you can on your topic, taking notes and collecting articles. You should bring in 8 pages of notes on November 1, 2007. You will receive 100 points for your notes.
3. Senior Project Resources Worksheet (HANDOUT):
English 4: Senior Project
Name:
Topic:
Resources Worksheet DEADLINE: Research Paper Outline and Working Bibliography is Due on November 7, 2007!
Writing a research paper is like putting together a puzzle. You have a pretty good idea what the paper should look like in the end, but it will take time and effort to pull all the pieces together. You must read as much information as you can on your topic and take notes on what you learn. You must keep a record of the places you visit to learn more about your topic - this record is called your WORKS CITED or BIBLIOGRAPHY.
IMPORTANT: Search engines like Google or Yahoo are NOT sources; they are merely a starting point. You will use them to find more information on your topic, but they are not listed as a source.
Below you will record all the places you find information on your topic. When you begin to finalize your research paper, you will format this list into a Works Cited page.To meet the number of required resources, you must have the following:
Book #1:
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Year of Publication:
Book #2:
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Year of Publication:
Periodical/Article #1:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #2:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #3:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Periodical/Article #4:
Title of Article:
Authors:
Title of Journal/Magazine:
Page #:
Volume:
Date of Publication:
Non-Traditional Print Resource #1:
Title:
Published by:
Non-Traditional Print Resource #2:
Title:
Published by:
Website #1:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Website #2:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Website #3:
Title:
Complete website:
Date I visited this site:
Author of this page:
Non-Print Source #1 (Interview/TV Show/Video):
Description:
Non-Print Source #2 (Interview/TV Show/Video):
Description:
You may have as many sources as you like, and the more information you have reviewed, the better! When you resubmit your research proposal and working bibliography, you must have this list completed. You may write on this worksheet or hand in your own formatted list, but you must have all these sources to receive full credit and meet the next deadline for the senior project. Attach additional pages as needed.
4. Modeling by Ms. Kingsbury on how to research on the Web
Homework: Finish typing career goals essay and research proposal. Begin researching your topic and taking notes!
Rappers in the News!
Lil Wayne -
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-10-11-lil-wayne_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
and Snoop Dogg -
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-10-11-snoop-dogg_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
Just thought you might like to know!
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-10-11-lil-wayne_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
and Snoop Dogg -
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-10-11-snoop-dogg_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
Just thought you might like to know!
EC Opportunity - Depressed at Work?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/13/AR2007101301182.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Please read the following article about depression at work. In a well thought-out opinion, post your thoughts on WHY people might be depressed about their jobs. 20 points for your effort...
Please read the following article about depression at work. In a well thought-out opinion, post your thoughts on WHY people might be depressed about their jobs. 20 points for your effort...
Friday, October 12, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. analyze and interpret literature.
3. create a modern day version of very old literature.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: Reflect on your week. What happened? Any tests? Anything on TV? Anything exciting? Write 1/2 page.
2. Reading from the Canterbury Tales - Read "The Knight" on page 122. On page 143, please answer #5 in which you are asked to analyze the inner nature of this character.
3. Pimp My Canterbury Tales: Students will create a MySpace for one of the following characters in the story: Squire, Yeoman, Monk, Lawyer, Cook, Doctor, or Franklin. This can be done as a poster or in their notebooks. 30 points - more for funnier!
Homework: Students should finish typing their career goals essays and email them to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on personal experiences.
2. analyze and interpret literature.
3. create a modern day version of very old literature.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: Reflect on your week. What happened? Any tests? Anything on TV? Anything exciting? Write 1/2 page.
2. Reading from the Canterbury Tales - Read "The Knight" on page 122. On page 143, please answer #5 in which you are asked to analyze the inner nature of this character.
3. Pimp My Canterbury Tales: Students will create a MySpace for one of the following characters in the story: Squire, Yeoman, Monk, Lawyer, Cook, Doctor, or Franklin. This can be done as a poster or in their notebooks. 30 points - more for funnier!
Homework: Students should finish typing their career goals essays and email them to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define and analyze a prologue.
2. read and interpret literature.
3. reflect on personal preferences.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question: If you could make a pilgrimage to any place in the world, and you have no concerns over money, where would you go and why?(4-5 sentences)
2. Vocabulary: Prologue: the beginning of a story, essentially, the story before the story, gives setting, background, preliminary information about what is to come later on.
3. Reading:
a. The Canterbury Tales Prologue; follow-up questions on page 143 (#1 & #2)
b. The Merchant; follow-up question - list 3 things that you learn about this character.
c. The Nun; follow-up question - list 4 things that you learn about this character.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for tonight.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define and analyze a prologue.
2. read and interpret literature.
3. reflect on personal preferences.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following question: If you could make a pilgrimage to any place in the world, and you have no concerns over money, where would you go and why?(4-5 sentences)
2. Vocabulary: Prologue: the beginning of a story, essentially, the story before the story, gives setting, background, preliminary information about what is to come later on.
3. Reading:
a. The Canterbury Tales Prologue; follow-up questions on page 143 (#1 & #2)
b. The Merchant; follow-up question - list 3 things that you learn about this character.
c. The Nun; follow-up question - list 4 things that you learn about this character.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for tonight.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. develop vocabuary skills.
2. explain how to use literary terms.
3. write creatively about the people in their neighborhoods.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should get a textbook and turn to page 118. In anticipation of our reading of the Canterbury Tales this week, students will focus on the following vocabulay words: agility, eminent, benign, obstinate, duress. Students will write the definitions in their notebooks and then write a sentence using each word.
2. Literary Terms on page 118: Characterization & Frame Story
3. Creative Writing: The People In Your Neighborhood: Make a list of 5 different kinds of people in your neighborhood. Describe each one in 3 sentences.
Example: The corner store clerk - He’s dark skinned, always has a smile, sometimes he doesn’t understand everything the customers say, and he gives you the wrong brand of cigarettes.
This activity is done in anticipation of the Canterbury Tales which is a collection of character poems. The goal is for students to write about the 'characters' in their lives. Students will share their 'people' with the class for EC points.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this evening.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. develop vocabuary skills.
2. explain how to use literary terms.
3. write creatively about the people in their neighborhoods.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should get a textbook and turn to page 118. In anticipation of our reading of the Canterbury Tales this week, students will focus on the following vocabulay words: agility, eminent, benign, obstinate, duress. Students will write the definitions in their notebooks and then write a sentence using each word.
2. Literary Terms on page 118: Characterization & Frame Story
3. Creative Writing: The People In Your Neighborhood: Make a list of 5 different kinds of people in your neighborhood. Describe each one in 3 sentences.
Example: The corner store clerk - He’s dark skinned, always has a smile, sometimes he doesn’t understand everything the customers say, and he gives you the wrong brand of cigarettes.
This activity is done in anticipation of the Canterbury Tales which is a collection of character poems. The goal is for students to write about the 'characters' in their lives. Students will share their 'people' with the class for EC points.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this evening.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain the defining features of the Middle Ages.
2. see relationships between classes of people.
3. take notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up Part 1: What does it mean to be moral? What does it mean to be immoral? Name two famous people - one who is moral and one who is immoral? Which kind of person do you think you are?
2. Warm-Up Part 2: Did you take the SAT this weekend? If so, how did it go? If not, why not?
3. Students will write the following in their notebooks. This is background information in preparation for the reading of the Canterbury Tales.
Notes: The Middle Ages (1066 - 1485): Short lives, constant disease, royal autocracy, no movement in social classes, religious persecution and fanaticism
Notes Continued: William the Conqueror: Comes from Normandy with a huge army, takes over England, installs himself as king in 1066; the majority of what we know as English comes from his conquest; the Anglo-Saxon culture is squashed and censored.
4. Today's Vocabulary: Feudal Relationships:
a. King
b. Vassal: aristocrat who must show loyalty to King and Lords
c. Lord: distributes land to Vassals
d. Knight: armed warrior
e. Serfs: peasants working on the land, not bound to be loyal
5. What about love in the Middle Ages? Women were controlled by men. Courtly love and chivalry ruled - women were seen as pure and untouchable; on occasion the “sexual code” was broken.
6. Middle Ages - Big Events:
The Crusades
Magna Carta
Hundred Years’ War
Black Death aka bubonic plague
Homework: Students should continue to create guiding questions for their research proposals. We will continue our work on the research proposals by the end of the week.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. explain the defining features of the Middle Ages.
2. see relationships between classes of people.
3. take notes.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up Part 1: What does it mean to be moral? What does it mean to be immoral? Name two famous people - one who is moral and one who is immoral? Which kind of person do you think you are?
2. Warm-Up Part 2: Did you take the SAT this weekend? If so, how did it go? If not, why not?
3. Students will write the following in their notebooks. This is background information in preparation for the reading of the Canterbury Tales.
Notes: The Middle Ages (1066 - 1485): Short lives, constant disease, royal autocracy, no movement in social classes, religious persecution and fanaticism
Notes Continued: William the Conqueror: Comes from Normandy with a huge army, takes over England, installs himself as king in 1066; the majority of what we know as English comes from his conquest; the Anglo-Saxon culture is squashed and censored.
4. Today's Vocabulary: Feudal Relationships:
a. King
b. Vassal: aristocrat who must show loyalty to King and Lords
c. Lord: distributes land to Vassals
d. Knight: armed warrior
e. Serfs: peasants working on the land, not bound to be loyal
5. What about love in the Middle Ages? Women were controlled by men. Courtly love and chivalry ruled - women were seen as pure and untouchable; on occasion the “sexual code” was broken.
6. Middle Ages - Big Events:
The Crusades
Magna Carta
Hundred Years’ War
Black Death aka bubonic plague
Homework: Students should continue to create guiding questions for their research proposals. We will continue our work on the research proposals by the end of the week.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
School Fundraisers - EC Opportunity!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/08/AR2007100801566.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Please read the above article about school fundraisers. In a well thought out opinion of atleast 5 sentences, please post your ideas on this topic in the comments section below. 20 points extra credit for your effort!
Please read the above article about school fundraisers. In a well thought out opinion of atleast 5 sentences, please post your ideas on this topic in the comments section below. 20 points extra credit for your effort!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Mission Statements!
Thank you to all of those who sent their mission statements to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net in a timely fashion, i.e., you made the 10/3/07 deadline. Your mission statements will be emailed back to you with corrections by this Friday.
For those of you who have not met your first Senior Project deadline - YIKES!!! Don't set yourself up to fail! All work that you want to be counted for the first marking period must be turned in by Halloween, October 31, 2007. After that, you will still need to complete any Senior Project items for your portfolio, but you WILL NOT get any credit for them!
Senior Project Items due for the first marking period are:
We will also start reading the Canterbury Tales this week. Awesome! :)
For those of you who have not met your first Senior Project deadline - YIKES!!! Don't set yourself up to fail! All work that you want to be counted for the first marking period must be turned in by Halloween, October 31, 2007. After that, you will still need to complete any Senior Project items for your portfolio, but you WILL NOT get any credit for them!
Senior Project Items due for the first marking period are:
- mission statement
- career goals essay
- research proposal
We will also start reading the Canterbury Tales this week. Awesome! :)
Friday, October 5, 2007
Faith Versus Science - Extra Credit Opportunity
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/070904_faith_science.html
Please read the above article about the possible conflict between faith and science. For 20 points extra credit, post a well thought-out opinion on this topic in the comments section below. This topic may also make a great senior project research paper!
Please read the above article about the possible conflict between faith and science. For 20 points extra credit, post a well thought-out opinion on this topic in the comments section below. This topic may also make a great senior project research paper!
Hey Jealousy - Extra Credit Opportunity!
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/09/overcoming-jealousy/
After reading this article, write about a time when you were jealous of someone. Post your writing in the comments section below or in your notebook. 20 points extra credit for your short story (6-7 sentences)
After reading this article, write about a time when you were jealous of someone. Post your writing in the comments section below or in your notebook. 20 points extra credit for your short story (6-7 sentences)
Friday, October 5, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. create a list of guiding questions to begin their research.
2. contribute opinions and thoughts to the class.
3. define plagiarism and sign a contract.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: What is plagiarism? We will then have a brief discussion of this topic.
2. Notes: What is a guiding question? A guiding question is meant to help you conduct your research. You will need 10 guiding questions for a complete senior project. A GQ is any question you have about your topic, no matter how far fetched it may sound.
Example: My topic is Students' Rights. My guiding questions are:
a. Do students really have rights?
b. What was life like for students in the past?
c. Are students' rights provided in the US Constitution?
d. Do we really have rights or do we just think we do?
e. What are some famous cases involving students' rights?
f. Are their students today whose rights have been taken away?
g. Who can help students stand up for their rights?
h. What kinds of things get students in trouble?
i. Why don't young people seem to have the same rights as adults?
j. Is the Supreme Court involved in any way?
l. What is my personal experience with students' rights?
Students will brainstorm their list of guiding questions in class. This list of guiding questions will become their research proposal - we will discuss the format of the research proposal by Tuesday, October 9, 2007.
Pass-Around Activity: After completing their list of 10 questions, students will do a pass-around activity with their lists. Each student in class will add one question to every other students' sheet. In this way, the class will work to help each other collect ideas and questions.
3. Plagiarism Contract: Students will write the following contract into their notebooks: From class discussions, I understand that plagiarism means __________ (write your definition here). I understand that there is a serious penalty for plagiarizing my senior project. If I need help, I will ask ____________ (any teacher that can help you). Signature
Students will type up this plagiariasm contract to include with their research proposals.
Homework: Continue to work on career goals essay. This should be typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. create a list of guiding questions to begin their research.
2. contribute opinions and thoughts to the class.
3. define plagiarism and sign a contract.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: What is plagiarism? We will then have a brief discussion of this topic.
2. Notes: What is a guiding question? A guiding question is meant to help you conduct your research. You will need 10 guiding questions for a complete senior project. A GQ is any question you have about your topic, no matter how far fetched it may sound.
Example: My topic is Students' Rights. My guiding questions are:
a. Do students really have rights?
b. What was life like for students in the past?
c. Are students' rights provided in the US Constitution?
d. Do we really have rights or do we just think we do?
e. What are some famous cases involving students' rights?
f. Are their students today whose rights have been taken away?
g. Who can help students stand up for their rights?
h. What kinds of things get students in trouble?
i. Why don't young people seem to have the same rights as adults?
j. Is the Supreme Court involved in any way?
l. What is my personal experience with students' rights?
Students will brainstorm their list of guiding questions in class. This list of guiding questions will become their research proposal - we will discuss the format of the research proposal by Tuesday, October 9, 2007.
Pass-Around Activity: After completing their list of 10 questions, students will do a pass-around activity with their lists. Each student in class will add one question to every other students' sheet. In this way, the class will work to help each other collect ideas and questions.
3. Plagiarism Contract: Students will write the following contract into their notebooks: From class discussions, I understand that plagiarism means __________ (write your definition here). I understand that there is a serious penalty for plagiarizing my senior project. If I need help, I will ask ____________ (any teacher that can help you). Signature
Students will type up this plagiariasm contract to include with their research proposals.
Homework: Continue to work on career goals essay. This should be typed and emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. brainstorm a list of topics for their senior project and choose a preliminary final selected topic.
2. describe the prewriting process.
3. define audience and purpose in relation to their senior project.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: How did things go while I was out this week? Did you get your work done? How was the substitute teacher?
2. Notes: In their notebooks, students should write the following information: Prewriting Process: a. Identify your purpose and audience. b. Choose a topic and appropriate form. c. Formulate your thesis, or main idea, about the topic. d. Gather information on the topic. e. Organize information in a preliminary plan.
3. Vocabulary/Notes: In their notebooks, students should write the following information:
a. Purpose: The reason that you are writing; the purpose of the senior project is to write an informative research paper on a topic related to urban education and society.
b. Audience: The people who will be reading your writing; the audience for your research paper consists of teachers and classmates.
4. Choosing a topic: Students will take time in class to brainstorm ideas for their research paper. Students should choose a preliminary topic at this time.
5. Period 8 reviewed the senior project packet today.
Homework: Students should type and email their career goals essays to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. brainstorm a list of topics for their senior project and choose a preliminary final selected topic.
2. describe the prewriting process.
3. define audience and purpose in relation to their senior project.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions: How did things go while I was out this week? Did you get your work done? How was the substitute teacher?
2. Notes: In their notebooks, students should write the following information: Prewriting Process: a. Identify your purpose and audience. b. Choose a topic and appropriate form. c. Formulate your thesis, or main idea, about the topic. d. Gather information on the topic. e. Organize information in a preliminary plan.
3. Vocabulary/Notes: In their notebooks, students should write the following information:
a. Purpose: The reason that you are writing; the purpose of the senior project is to write an informative research paper on a topic related to urban education and society.
b. Audience: The people who will be reading your writing; the audience for your research paper consists of teachers and classmates.
4. Choosing a topic: Students will take time in class to brainstorm ideas for their research paper. Students should choose a preliminary topic at this time.
5. Period 8 reviewed the senior project packet today.
Homework: Students should type and email their career goals essays to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2 - Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Public Speaking and English 4 Classwork
Ms. Kingsbury
October 2-3, 2007
While I am out this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, you must complete the following work. This work is due on my desk by Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the beginning of class. It CANNOT be made up and will NOT be accepted late.
1. Write a list of any 100 things in the world that make you happy. (100 points)
2. Write a list of any 50 things in the world that you would change. (100 points)
3. School Improvement: Pick one problem in our school. Describe the problem in explicit detail. Provide a solution to this problem. (1 page minimum - 50 points)
4. Reflection and writing: Describe a recent experience you had as the member of an audience. It might have been a school assembly, class presentation, movie theater, play, or street performance. What was the experience like? Was the audience engaged? Were you engaged? Describe why the experience did or did not hold your attention.
(1 page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY
5. What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you need to do to reach this goal? (½ page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY
6. Describe an experience that was a “first” - first pet, first day of school, first date, first kiss, first time you drove a car, first time you went to the movies. What was it like?
(½ page - 50 points)
7. Brainstorm a list of 15 things/topics/subjects that you would like to learn more about.
(50 points)
8. You are stranded on a tropical island. What five things will you have with you? One of those things must be a book. (50 points)
9. Write a list of 100 things you want to do before you die. (100 points)
10. Advice: Write a letter of advice to a new student at Overbrook High School. What kinds of things should the new student know about this school? How can the new student be successful at OHS? What kinds of things will get them into trouble? Who are the best teachers and why? Who are the worst teachers and why? (1 page minimum - 100 points)
Total points for public speaking class: 700 possible points
Total points for English 4 class: 600 possible points
Remember: The more you write, the more points you get. Consider this a great opportunity for extra credit… or a great opportunity to ruin your grade!!!
Ms. Kingsbury
October 2-3, 2007
While I am out this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, you must complete the following work. This work is due on my desk by Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the beginning of class. It CANNOT be made up and will NOT be accepted late.
1. Write a list of any 100 things in the world that make you happy. (100 points)
2. Write a list of any 50 things in the world that you would change. (100 points)
3. School Improvement: Pick one problem in our school. Describe the problem in explicit detail. Provide a solution to this problem. (1 page minimum - 50 points)
4. Reflection and writing: Describe a recent experience you had as the member of an audience. It might have been a school assembly, class presentation, movie theater, play, or street performance. What was the experience like? Was the audience engaged? Were you engaged? Describe why the experience did or did not hold your attention.
(1 page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY
5. What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you need to do to reach this goal? (½ page minimum - 50 points) PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ONLY
6. Describe an experience that was a “first” - first pet, first day of school, first date, first kiss, first time you drove a car, first time you went to the movies. What was it like?
(½ page - 50 points)
7. Brainstorm a list of 15 things/topics/subjects that you would like to learn more about.
(50 points)
8. You are stranded on a tropical island. What five things will you have with you? One of those things must be a book. (50 points)
9. Write a list of 100 things you want to do before you die. (100 points)
10. Advice: Write a letter of advice to a new student at Overbrook High School. What kinds of things should the new student know about this school? How can the new student be successful at OHS? What kinds of things will get them into trouble? Who are the best teachers and why? Who are the worst teachers and why? (1 page minimum - 100 points)
Total points for public speaking class: 700 possible points
Total points for English 4 class: 600 possible points
Remember: The more you write, the more points you get. Consider this a great opportunity for extra credit… or a great opportunity to ruin your grade!!!
Monday, October 1, 2007 - Period 4/5
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of procedures for their senior project.
2. create a list of follow-up questions after a lecture.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: Now that you have received your senior project packet, what three questions do you have?
2. Senior Project Packet Review: At Friday's senior assembly, students received their senior project packets. Ms. Kingsbury will review, in explicit detail, the packet with the class. Students will make modifications to due dates and formats. Since the packet is lengthy and students are anticipated to have a lot of questions, this lecture will take the entire class period.
Homework: Students should finish typing their mission statements and email their essays to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 3.
NOTE: Since most of Period 8 did not receive their packets, this lesson is postponed till Thursday, October 4, 2007. Period 8 is still responsible for typing and emailing their mission statements by Wednesday, October 3.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of procedures for their senior project.
2. create a list of follow-up questions after a lecture.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following question: Now that you have received your senior project packet, what three questions do you have?
2. Senior Project Packet Review: At Friday's senior assembly, students received their senior project packets. Ms. Kingsbury will review, in explicit detail, the packet with the class. Students will make modifications to due dates and formats. Since the packet is lengthy and students are anticipated to have a lot of questions, this lecture will take the entire class period.
Homework: Students should finish typing their mission statements and email their essays to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net by Wednesday, October 3.
NOTE: Since most of Period 8 did not receive their packets, this lesson is postponed till Thursday, October 4, 2007. Period 8 is still responsible for typing and emailing their mission statements by Wednesday, October 3.
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