Thurs. Feb. 28

BR:

What is the hook of your paper? Write down your hook, and then in a sentence or two explain why this hook is significant.

Agenda:

• Grammar: Semi-colon review page 239. Also, complete pages 240-241 on colons (we will check these handouts tomorrow).
• Teacher will go over answers to semi-colon pg. 239.  
• Introductory paragraph - Students will write introduction paragraph in class, asking for assistance when needed and referring to the notes given yesterday. 
• Research and writing- Students will continue researching and taking notes. Note cards are due tomorrow.

Wed. Feb.27

BR:
Grammar- Semi-colon A& B handouts pages 237-238

Agenda:

• Teacher will go over answers to semi-colon pgs.237-238
• Thesis and outline- Students will share with class their thesis and outlines for a class critique.
• Introduction- Teacher will explain the components of an effective introductory paragraph of research paper. Students will read example introductions and take notes. 
• Research and writing- Students should finish thesis and outline. Students will work on notes and introductory paragraphs.

Tues. Feb. 26

BR:

Thesis Brainstorm: Complete the front of the handout that reads "Thesis Brainstorm: What do YOU want to say?"

Agenda:

• Grammar: Students will complete the grammar handout "Review B: Commas." We will grade this as a class for a daily grade.
• Thesis Brainstorm: Teacher will explain what good thesis statements look like. Students will revise their own thesis statement. 
• Students will take a few minutes to work on outline, asking any questions for assistance.Outlines will be shared with class on overhead.
• Research: Students will continue researching, taking notes on key points while working on thesis and outline (Due on Thurs. Feb. 28)

Mon. Feb. 25

BR:

Choose a source, and on a notecard, write a direct quote that you may use in your paper. Included with the quote should be an introduction.

Example - Sherry Turkle, author of the book Alone Together, states, "Social media effects every area of our lives."

Agenda:

• Students will complete the grammar worksheets on commas pages 230-231.
• Teacher will go over answers. 
• Teacher will explain the "quotation" sandwhich and outline for the paper. 
• Students will begin outline in class.
• Research- Students will continue research and taking notes for the paper.

Fri. Feb. 22

BR:

On your iPad or phone, go to one of your sources. Choose a few important lines, lines that will be in your paper, and write them down. On the back of the card, write those lines in your own words.

We will have a class share. Be prepared.

Agenda:

• Group Share: Students will gather in groups of four and share paraphrases. Students will pass cards around and make notes on each card, indicating suggestions.
• Direct Quotes- intro. to direct quotes
• Research: Students will finish working bibliography and turn in and continue taking notes.

Thurs. Feb. 21

BR:

On your iPad or phone, go to one of your sources. Choose a few important lines, lines that will be in your paper, and write them down. On the back of the card, write those lines in your own words.

Direct Quote: Choose an important quote. Write it on another index card.

Agenda:

• Grammar: Essential and Nonessential phrases: Students will practice correcting sentences by using commas where necessary. Complete the exercise below.We will grade this as a class.

 
Are the essential and nonessential elements in the following sentences punctuated correctly? If they are correct, write a C on the line to the left. If they are incorrect, put an X on the line. Do you know why the punctuation is correct or incorrect?

• 
  _____ 1. The woman who did not attend the meeting said that she had to study for her chemistry exam.
  _____ 2. He did not however intend to return the money he borrowed.
  _____ 3. West Point cadets, who break the honor code, are expelled.
  _____ 4. She was as a matter of fact chiefly interested in becoming a Hollywood celebrity.
  _____ 5. Raul's wife, Conchita, is president of the local Red Cross.
  _____ 6. The German writer, Hermann Hesse, is a favorite with American college students.
  _____ 7. The courthouse which was renovated recently was built in 1878.
  _____ 8. Saul having forgotten to save his work lost all of his revisions when his computer crashed.
  _____ 9. St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, wrote his handbook of spiritual exercises in the sixteenth century.
  _____ 10. The book, that your sister gave you for your birthday, won a National Book Award.
  
  
• Teacher will go over answers. Students are expected to use correct comma usage in paper.
• The Research Process: Teacher will go over page 5 of Research Paper packet. Taking notes will be explained with an emphasis of summary and paraphrase as well as plagiarism. 
• Students will exchange note cards with one another and critique the paraphrase. Select note cards will be shared with class.
• Library: Students will continue working in library on working bibliography (due tomorrow).

Wed. Feb. 20

BR:

Turn in topic. Write on a piece of paper and turn in on my desk.

Grammar: Students will practice correcting sentences by using commas where necessary. Grammar pages 228-229

Agenda:

• Teacher will go over answers. Students are expected to use correct comma usage in paper.
• Teacher will go over expectations for paper: deadline and requirements
• Working bibliography: Teacher will go over various types of sources and how to format them in MLA style, the updated version. 

Use this website to guide you: Purdue OWL

Also, see the tab pages MLA Format on this blog for examples.

• Library: Students will continue researching sources, determining the validity of them. Students will begin working on the bibliography.