Wednesday, November 30, 2011

12/1 Journal

Journal Day
Congress has just passed a law to regulate the volume that commercials are allowed to play at. The law is off for final approval from the President. What this means for you is that commercials will no longer blast at uncomfortable levels when they come on during your favorite shows. What are your thoughts on this law? Is it about time they did something about this major nuisance? Did the volume ever bother you? Do you think this should have been done long ago? Have you ever had a bad experience with an extremely loud commercial?

Or

Write a short creative story using a dartboard, a dragon, a deep freezer, diamonds, Disneyland, and Donald Duck.

Or

Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all minimum page requirements.)

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.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

I search the word

Composition and Communication“I Search the Word” Research Paper


GOAL: Students will explore and utilize various forms of research.
You will choose an intangible word randomly. Each student has a different word that is pre- approved by the instructor.

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
Posted by journalism1 at 7:55 AM 0 comments
Directions
I SEARCH- THE WORD


You need to research the word in all of the sources listed below.
Make sure you write down all the REFERENCE INFORMATION for each source; title, author or editor, the year and place of publication, and page number.
Introduce your word and include the following info)

A. Introduction - (Introduce your word and provide and overview, relationship or thoughts about this word)

B. Body Paragraph #1 (Include the following info)
1. The Unabridged Dictionary
a. Copy the etymology (history and derivation of the word). If there is no history listed use an etymology dictionary. Make note of any previous meanings and how the word developed.
b. Copy its first and/ or most important usage definition of the word. You can copy as many definitions as needed to fully explain your word.
c. Write citation for the Dictionary

2. The Thesaurus
a. Look up your word in the Thesaurus.
b. Copy the first group of synonyms and all the bold faced words.
c. Write citation for the Thesaurus

C. Paragraph #2 (include the following info)

1. The Concordance to the Bible
a. Find a verse that contains your word.
b. Cross reference to an actual Bible
c. Write citation for the Bible.
d. Copy your bible reference passage completely including Book, Chapter and Verse reference.
e. Explain the meaning of the passage.

D. Paragraph #3 (include the following info)
1. The Concordance to Shakespeare
a. Find a passage that contains your word.
b. Write down the name of the Play, the Act, Scene, and Line number or line of Poetry.
c. Then go to a copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare and find your passage.
d. Write down the entire speech which contains your word.
e. Include the speaker’s name and the context in which he is speaking
f. Write a citation for the Complete Works of Shakespeare.

E. Paragraph #4 (include the following info)
1. Granger’s Index to Poetry
a. Find your word in Granger’s Index and check to see if our library has the Anthology that includes the poem you have found.
b. Find your poem in one of our Poetry Anthologies.
c. Copy the entire poem or stanza from the poem that includes your word.
d. Write down the title, author, and page number of your poem.
e. Explain the poem to your reader.
f. Write a citation for the Poetry Anthology that you use.

F. Paragraph #5 ( include the following info)
1. The Book of Quotations
a. Find a quotation in the book that uses your word.
b. Copy the entire quote and the page number where you found it.
c. List the name of the person who said or wrote the quotation.Explain where the quote came from- a book, a play, a speech, a poem, etc.
d. Explain the context and meaning of the quote.
e. Write a citation for the particular book where you found the quote


G. Power Library- Omni File – Student Research Center
a. Find an article that deals with your word.
b. Write down the Author, title, page number, publication, publication volume and issue, data base information, editors.
c. Locate the article, read it, and summarize the article

H. Personal Interviews
a. Interview your grandparents and / or your parents plus one other person
b. Write down what they think your word means OR a story they can personally connect to the word.
c. Write down the full name, date and time

I. Paragraph #6 (concluding remarks)
1. Summarize what you have learned about this word
2. The importance of the “concept” of this intangible word
3. The relevance of this word as it pertains to your life or the lives of others.
4. Restate the meaning from paragraph #1.


II. You are required to turn in a research notebook.

III. Citations: Format - click on this link

or use http://www.noodletools.com/

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




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

Friday, November 18, 2011

Journal Day, 11/18

Everyone has something they are afraid of. Sometimes it is something logical, like death. Other times it could be something as irrational as the fear of a mannequin. What is your biggest fear? Why are you afraid of it? Did this start in your childhood or after some traumatic event possibly? What do you do when you are confronted by your fear? Do you have any plans of trying to get over this fear, if so how?

Or

Write a short creative story using a baboon, bacon, bagpipes, a bargain, a beret and a bounty.

Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet minimum page requirements!)


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.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Library Days

GOALS: Students will explore and utilize various forms of research.
Students will apply research practices

Students will report to the library to conduct research for the "I Search the Word" project.

Project LINK: I Search the Word

Academic Content Strategies1.5.11.A Write with a distinctive focus
1.5.11.B Write using well developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C Write with controlled organization

Friday, November 11, 2011

11/7 Journal

Write on the following prompt:

The FDA is calling for more graphic warning messages on cigarette packages. The new messages will still have a warning stating the negative side effects that smoking can have, however they will now include an image over half of the front and back of each pack showing the side effects in graphic detail. The intent of this campaign is to shock people into thinking twice about smoking. Some of these images are not for those with weak stomachs. This is one of the most mild examples of what will be contained on these new labels:



Image and full story from abcnews.com

Click here for the full story.

So what is your opinion on the topic? Do we really need stronger warnings on cigarettes? Will this help get people to quit smoking? Will it deter younger people from ever starting? Does this seem like an effective campaign to you?


Or


Write a short, creative story using an apple, an anvil, an anteater, an advertisement, and Muhammad Ali


Or


Write on a topic of your choice.



(Journals MUST meet page minimums)


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

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Intro to Research

Bell Ringer:


Monday: 11/7





Tuesday: 11/8





Wednesday: 11/9





Thursday: 11/10





Goal: Students will explore the elements and setup of a research paper





Monday - Thursday

** Wednesday, 11/9 - The Class will meet with Miss Hoffman to discuss the technical elements of this project.


1 Using the following links, we will explore the elements of a research paper.

Link1:

General Rules and Guidelines-

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Link 2:

In-Text Citations: The Basics-

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

Link 3:

Formatting Quotes:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/

Link 4:

Works Cited Page: The Basics -

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/


Link 4B: Sample Works Cited-

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/12/


Link 5: Sample Papers


Samples 1 and 2: (From the 2009 MLA)

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090701095636_747.pdf


http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20091250615234_747.pdf



Sample 3:

http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf


Sample 4:

http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Levi-MLA.pdf


Extra Link

Link 1: (Various elements of a research paper)

http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/


Goals. We will discuss the following:
-the purpose of citing within a paper
-Direct quotations, partial quotations and paraphrased work
-The WORKS CITED AND BIB. PAGE
-The form of a research paper
-Where to find information
-Citing information

Links to electronic citing:

http://www.noodletools.com/





Closure Activity:


Each day, students should write down one comment or question concerning the research process / information covered in class


1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Thursday, November 3, 2011

11/4 Journal

Everyone has a movie that just didn’t quite end the way they had hoped. Today you are going to write about a movie that you feel should have ended in a different way. What was the movie you were unhappy with? Why did it upset you? What do you think should have really happened? Should Rocky have never made it past Rocky I? Should Leo have survived the end of Titanic?

or
Write a short story using a stick, a flute, a speaker, a piece of cloth, and a lamp.


Or


Write on a topic of your choice.



(Journals MUST meet page minimums)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Fragments, Run-ons, and Sentences....OH MY!

Tuesday and Wednesday 11/1-11/2

Tuesday Bell Ringer
11/1

Wednesday Bell Ringer
11/2
Goal:

Students will learn to recognize sentence fragments and run-ons
Students will work on practice exercises

TUESDAY: STUDENTS WILL TAKE NOTES AND REVIEW RULES

Rules

Link 1:
Fragments
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/620/01/


Run-ons
Link 1
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/02


Link 2
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/01/


Link 3
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/1


More resources:
http://annex.ncwc.edu/writing_lab/ncwc/handouts.htm#fragments

WEDNESDAY: STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE ONLINE PRACTICE LESSONS. STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE EACH EXERCISE LISTED BELOW:

Online Practice
Run-on Sentence
Exercise 1
http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/run-ons_ex1.htm


Exercise 2
http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/run-ons_ex2.htm


Exercise 3
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/runons_quiz.htm


Fragments
Exercise 1
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/fragments_add1.htm


Exercise 2
http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/quizzes/grammar/KappaExer/sentencefrag.htm


Exercise 3
http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/fragments_ex1.htm


More Practice:
http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm

Works Cited Format

Unabridged Dictionary
Word”______________________”. Title of Book_______________________________.
Editor’s name_________________. City _____________________________________:
Publisher____________________. Date______________. Print.


Thesaurus
Word “_____________________”. Title of Book _______________________________.
Editor’s name__________________. City_____________________________________:
Publisher______________________. Date_________________. Print.


Bible
Title of Bible (ital)_________________. Editor’s name______________________________.
Where Pub______________________:Publisher Company_____________________________.
Copyright date___________________. Pg #’s________________ . Print.


Shakespeare
Author of play_____________________________. Play title “_______________________”.
Title of book______________________________. Editor______________________________.
City______________________________. Publisher___________________________.
Date_____________________________. Page__________________. Print.


Poem Anthology
Poet’s name________________________________.Name of Poem “______________________”.
Title of Anthology(ital)________________________. Ed.(Name____________________.
Where Published____________________________: Publisher Company_______________ ,
Copyright date_____________________________. Pg #’s ______________ .Print.


Power Library
Author of Article______________________________. Title of Article”_________________”.
Title of Magazine ____________________________ Pub date ( __________ ): Page_____.
Power Library-Omnifile Mega. Web. Date you searched _________________.