Wed. Jan 25

Journal 11:

Complete the "Quickwrite" assignment on page 20 in your literature book.

Agenda:
- Introduction to Beowulf 
- Literary vocabulary- see activity on board and class game
- Library- continued research

* Note cards are due Thursday.

Tues. Jan 24

Journal 10: What song best describes you?

Agenda:

- Presentation of Runes Projects
- Intro. to thesis statement
- Continued research - note cards

Mon. Jan 23

Journal 9: What do you consider your "perfect" weekend?

Runes Project
Continue taking notes on research topic

Notes cards due on Wed.

Fri. Jan 20

No Journal
Runes Project
Continue working bibliography

Thurs. Jan 19

Journal 8: What is the most interesting fact you have discovered about your topic?

A look at your source cards and note cards
Runes Project - turn in at least 2 websites that you researched
Continue on working bibliography

Wed. Jan 18

Journal: Summarize the following paragraphs.

Viking Video
"Taking Notes" - examples of paraphrase, summarize, and direct quotes in class
Library

Tues. Jan 17

Journal 6: Paraphrase the first paragraph of the article on the board. Refer to the research packet for definition of paraphrase.

Viking Video- follow handout while watching
Research Paper- "Taking Notes"
Library- continued research (Working bibliography due on Friday)

Friday Jan 13

No Journal

Students will present paragraphs to class.
Continue with research on paper

Thurs. Jan 12

No Journal

Citing sources in particular websites
Research a group of people from the Anglo Saxon period. Write a paragraph describing the group (Vikings, Celts, Romans, etc.)

Wed. Jan 11

Journal 5: What group of people would you like to know more about from the Anglo-Saxon period?

Research Paper- "Credible Sources"
Grammar
Finish questions on the Anglo Saxon period

Tues. Jan. 10

Journal 4:
Research Paper Topic: What topic are you thinking of writing about? What do you want to know about it?

Agenda:
Research Paper- introduction to working bibliography
Anglo-Saxon Period packet

Monday Jan.9

Journal 3: What is your favorite book and why? What do you find most challenging about English?

Agenda:
Grammar Packet
Intro. to Research Paper- choosing a topic

Welcome to English 12

Hi guys! I am so glad to have you for this new semester. See the syllabus for class guidelines and expectations, and refer to this blog for the daily agenda.