I Search the Word Introduction

11/4-11/12
INTANGIBLE WORDS

PLEASE SELECT ONE
PLEASE RECORD YOUR SELECTION ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET

Love
Vanity
Infatuation
Nothingness
Betrayal
Solitude
Trust
Inspiration
Charity
Time
Faith
Harmony
Honesty
Freedom
Heaven
Hell
Fear
Grief
Patience
Envy
Happiness
Hate
Emptiness
Loyalty
Past
Future
Present
Weakness
Deception
Vengeance
Purity
Revenge
Death
Pride
Life
Cowardice
Lust
Selfishness
Nightmare
Dream
Fairness
Principles
Charity
Anger
Sorrow
Strength
Confusion
Wish
Doubt
Soul
Optimism
Comfort
Curiosity
Horror
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Directions
I SEARCH- THE WORD

GOAL: Students will explore and utilize various forms of research

1. Choose an intangible word. This word may be of your own choosing with the permission of the teacher, or you may choose from the list that is provided. Each student will have a different word. You will need to sign up for the word you choose.

2. You need to research the word in all of the sources listed below. Make certain you write down the REFERENCE INFORMATION for each source: the title of the book or magazine, author or editor of that book or magazine, the year and place of publication, and the page number of the source. Use the Write for College MLA format section. Miss Hoffman and I are also available for help.

a. Look your word up in an unabridged dictionary. Copy the word’s etymology and its first definition. Hand copy the remaining definitions. If the dictionary does not have the etymology listed, you must use an etymology dictionary. Make note of its previous meanings. This may be in story form showing the growth of the word.

b. Look up your word in a thesaurus. Copy the first group of synonyms and all the bold faced words.

c. Look up your word in a concordance to the Bible. Find a verse that contains your word; copy it. Explain it. Use the concordance to cross reference a Bible.

d. Look up your word in the Concordance to Shakespeare. Find a passage that contains you word, then, look up the passage in any of the complete works of William Shakespeare and copy the whole speech which contains the word. Include the speaker’s name, act, scene, and line numbers in your reference information. You will have to explain this to your reader.

e. Look up your word in Granger’s Index to Poetry. Use one of the poetry anthologies and copy a poem that contains your word. Make note of the title, author, and page. You will have to explain this to your reader.

f. Look up your word on Power Library—OMNI FILE —Student Research Center. Find an article which deals with you word. Locate the article, read it, and summarize the article.

g. Interview your grandparents and/or your parents plus one other person. Write down what they think your word means. [You will need to cite three interviews including the time.]

h. Look up your word in a book of quotations. Copy a quotation which contains your word and the quotation’s identifying information. Explain what the quotation means.

11/8-11/11-MONDAY- THURSDAY: SELECT WORD AND BEGIN BASIC RESEARCH
**RESEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE LIBRARY

11/12 - reflection journal
11/15- CONTINUE WITH RESEARCH IN LIBRARY

ASSIGNMENT- PART 2
HOW TO WRITE THE REPORT
1. This paper is as much about the process of discovering your word as it is about your word. Follow the outline below:

a. Introduction: Paragraph #1: Write the most interesting aspect you discovered about your word.

b. Paragraph #2: Tell the story of your search for information about your word. Be sure to describe all of the difficulties you encountered during this search.
(This may be incorporated within each of your body paragraphs for a smoother paper)

c. Body Paragraphs #3-11: Write one paragraph on each source. Each paragraph should contain a summary of your information, and personal comments on what you found. Remember you are reporting on what you learned. All the information you find and include in your paper should be cited and included in full. (poems, definition, etc.)

d. Conclusion: Paragraph #12: Write your response to this project. Overall, what did you learn? Did you like this method? Were you frustrated by some of the search, if so, what particular area? Did you amaze yourself with the reference books?

2. Reference Information Page: Bibliography and Works Cited Pages: Include a page here where you cite the complete sources of all your information (bib). Then use a works cited page for all the information you used in the paper. (works cited)

3. Collage: Create a visual presentation of the word. Using PowerPoint or Microsoft Publisher as your medium, create a collage that can include words, pictures, etc. that expresses the meaning of your word.


Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization