MLA citation formatting:http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citmla.htm
KnightCite - automatic MLA citation creator: http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php
or knightcite.com
If you use google - use google scholar! It is a great way to find credible articles:http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en&tab=ws
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Instructions for Day w/ Sub
Remember this is a persuasive research paper. Your objective in writing your 5-7 page paper is to persuade your audience to agree with your stance on an issue.
Pull out your rubric and timeline. Remember this is due Nov. 13. It is important that you use each day to work productively. Remember also that you need a thesis which should include your issue, your stance on the issue, and a blue print for the paper. In your argument you will need to support your stance on the issue. You will also need to include a counterargument which you fairly address and can tie back to your thesis. Thus you need research or sources from both sides of the issue you pick. Your topic list is on the back of the rubric. You must pick a topic from that list, however, the topics are rather broad and you could argue a specific issue of your choice. It is important that you develop a stance. I’m not saying this is black and white, but you do need to have a clear cut position on the issue and a possible argument against your stance. If there is no possible argument against your stance it probably won’t be much of a persuasive paper.
Today we will be in the library to begin research. We will have a seating chart to ensure that you may get the most use out of your time. Mrs. Larson is very experienced and can lead you to good sources. When we go into the library she will give you a run down on research. Listen to her – she will give you specific information on good resources for persuasive research papers. I also listed some great tools on the assignment blog. Google scholar is a great tool for research, as well as ebsco host, sirs, or any of the other search engines available on the library site. Do not look past the books in the library. We are using the library, where books are, instead of the computer lab, where books are not, for a direct reason – the books! Please do realize these are very good sources, especially when you are first starting your research. It is easiest to start in a book then use the internet when you know what to search for. When we meet again for class on the 3rd you need to have a topic chosen and 2 pgs of notes (that is 2 pgs double spaced size 12 typed, or a front/back page of written notes). You may do these however you wish – bubble chart, bullet point, note card etc. I don’t want to limit your learning style – use what works for you. Do note where the information comes from though, and perhaps it is best to have an in progress works cited page saved in word so you don’t have to scramble at the end.
These directions are posted on the web blog and may be accessed once you are in the library. Get good work done and I’ll see you Monday! P.S. please do email me w/ questions, I’ll try to take my laptop w/ me and perhaps I can answer while I am there.
Pull out your rubric and timeline. Remember this is due Nov. 13. It is important that you use each day to work productively. Remember also that you need a thesis which should include your issue, your stance on the issue, and a blue print for the paper. In your argument you will need to support your stance on the issue. You will also need to include a counterargument which you fairly address and can tie back to your thesis. Thus you need research or sources from both sides of the issue you pick. Your topic list is on the back of the rubric. You must pick a topic from that list, however, the topics are rather broad and you could argue a specific issue of your choice. It is important that you develop a stance. I’m not saying this is black and white, but you do need to have a clear cut position on the issue and a possible argument against your stance. If there is no possible argument against your stance it probably won’t be much of a persuasive paper.
Today we will be in the library to begin research. We will have a seating chart to ensure that you may get the most use out of your time. Mrs. Larson is very experienced and can lead you to good sources. When we go into the library she will give you a run down on research. Listen to her – she will give you specific information on good resources for persuasive research papers. I also listed some great tools on the assignment blog. Google scholar is a great tool for research, as well as ebsco host, sirs, or any of the other search engines available on the library site. Do not look past the books in the library. We are using the library, where books are, instead of the computer lab, where books are not, for a direct reason – the books! Please do realize these are very good sources, especially when you are first starting your research. It is easiest to start in a book then use the internet when you know what to search for. When we meet again for class on the 3rd you need to have a topic chosen and 2 pgs of notes (that is 2 pgs double spaced size 12 typed, or a front/back page of written notes). You may do these however you wish – bubble chart, bullet point, note card etc. I don’t want to limit your learning style – use what works for you. Do note where the information comes from though, and perhaps it is best to have an in progress works cited page saved in word so you don’t have to scramble at the end.
These directions are posted on the web blog and may be accessed once you are in the library. Get good work done and I’ll see you Monday! P.S. please do email me w/ questions, I’ll try to take my laptop w/ me and perhaps I can answer while I am there.
Persuasive Research Paper Schedule
10/30 - intro at library, pick topic by end of hour, 2 pg of notes by next class
11/3 - 5 total pg of notes
11/4 - organize, opening paragraph, thesis
11/6 pg 1-3
11/10 pg 4-5 (or up to 7)
11/11 works cited page, proofing
11/13 - due at beginning of hour, then formative assesments for state testing
11/3 - 5 total pg of notes
11/4 - organize, opening paragraph, thesis
11/6 pg 1-3
11/10 pg 4-5 (or up to 7)
11/11 works cited page, proofing
11/13 - due at beginning of hour, then formative assesments for state testing
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Oct 27 - Day of the Missing Students...
Seems like everybody went somewhere today... so we simplified the game plan.
Turn in APNR and Log w/ grammar sheet
take practice AP MC test - Bill Bryson Mother Tongue
HB timed writing - Dr. Will See You
discuss test tomorrow - bring a pen (or a few, vary size) and lined paper.
Please read directions carefully on test.
Turn in APNR and Log w/ grammar sheet
take practice AP MC test - Bill Bryson Mother Tongue
HB timed writing - Dr. Will See You
discuss test tomorrow - bring a pen (or a few, vary size) and lined paper.
Please read directions carefully on test.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Oct 21 - Gatsby closing
Quiz ch 7-9
check quizzes and review
check logs
grammar lesson - apply to logs finding one of each example and marking
student lead discussion - this is your test review
HW: APNR (self created spark notes) due Monday
Study for Gatsby Test on Monday
check quizzes and review
check logs
grammar lesson - apply to logs finding one of each example and marking
student lead discussion - this is your test review
HW: APNR (self created spark notes) due Monday
Study for Gatsby Test on Monday
Monday, October 20, 2008
Oct 20 - Gatsby 4-6
Quiz over 4-6
hand out APNR
Discuss book to this point
HW: rd 7-9, finish book
3 log entries, 3 discussion questions
logs will be checked tomorrow.
hand out APNR
Discuss book to this point
HW: rd 7-9, finish book
3 log entries, 3 discussion questions
logs will be checked tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Substitute - note to class
I will be going to my grandpa's funeral and missing class tomorrow. Instead of giving complicated work to a substitute, class will largely be a work day for reading. So, if you were super stressed about when you could get this done, you will be given the chance in class. Also, you will be able to read part of ch 4-6 in class and eliminate your homework for the day. The quiz over ch 1-3 will still be given, but I will have the sub give you time in class. So... read some, but you will have time to lighten your load in class due to my absence.
Mrs. Darcy Leech
p.s. If you could, keep my grandmother in your thoughts before you drift off to sleep. She has lost my real grandpa and Dale, the man she married after and who passed away this morning, to cancer caused by smoking. This will be hard on her. She is a strong woman, but good thoughts help.
Mrs. Darcy Leech
p.s. If you could, keep my grandmother in your thoughts before you drift off to sleep. She has lost my real grandpa and Dale, the man she married after and who passed away this morning, to cancer caused by smoking. This will be hard on her. She is a strong woman, but good thoughts help.
Oct 15th - Gatsby Intro
Link to online text: http://etext.library.adelaide.edu.au/f/fitzgerald/f_scott/gatsby/
Bellringer - Gatsby 2 Corner Debate - ethical dilemmas
PowerPoint focusing on symbolism in Gatsby
hand out reading log rubric
HW: rd ch 1-3, 5 entries in reading log (not 5 per chapter, sorry!), and 3 discussion ?s for class
Bellringer - Gatsby 2 Corner Debate - ethical dilemmas
PowerPoint focusing on symbolism in Gatsby
hand out reading log rubric
HW: rd ch 1-3, 5 entries in reading log (not 5 per chapter, sorry!), and 3 discussion ?s for class
Friday, October 10, 2008
Oct 9 - Analysis essay over irony in argumentation
Planning guide for essays - paraphrasing prompt and writing thesis
write essay in class
HW: bring Gatsby copy for Wed.
write essay in class
HW: bring Gatsby copy for Wed.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Oct 7 - argumentation debate
review tw over Sinners in the Hands of
Slavery reparations debate
HW: none - get a Gatsby book!
Slavery reparations debate
HW: none - get a Gatsby book!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Oct 6 - Argumentation Timed essay
discuss vocab tests
argumentation timed writing
HW: acquire own copy of The Great Gatsby - we will use it in class next Wednesday.
argumentation timed writing
HW: acquire own copy of The Great Gatsby - we will use it in class next Wednesday.
Oct 2 - Argumentation
Culm Vocab Test
discuss Audacity of Hope
read debate casebook on slavery reparations
HW: write letter to any level of USD 305 discussing ways to raise graduation rates (about 1 pg)
obtain Great Gatsby text - half.com has plenty of copies for around a buck. You need a text you can mark in and refer to. If you want to pay me and I'll buy from half.com let me know.
discuss Audacity of Hope
read debate casebook on slavery reparations
HW: write letter to any level of USD 305 discussing ways to raise graduation rates (about 1 pg)
obtain Great Gatsby text - half.com has plenty of copies for around a buck. You need a text you can mark in and refer to. If you want to pay me and I'll buy from half.com let me know.
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