PowerPoint

Bell Ringer

Monday, 12/19:

1. While he is at the home of Mrs. Sappleton framton meets a nice lady.

2. Mrs. Sappleton’s niece is a self possessed young lady.

Tuesday, 12/20
1. You may wonder said the niece why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon.

2. The niece tells Framton a outlandish story.

Wednesday, 12/21
1. As I read the story, I felt like I was actually in Mrs. Sappleton’s home.

2. The end of the story was real hilarious.

Thursday, 12/22
1. Drama is a type of literature, which is acted out in front of an audience.
2. Writers who create dramas are often called playwrites

PowerPoint
Project: Create a visual presentation of the word.

Goal: Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes words, pictures, etc. that expresses the meaning of your word.

Directions:

Introduction to the presentation.

Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:

1) Minimal: 13 total slides.

2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.

3) One slide (somewhere in the beginning) should give a brief background of your word.

4) You will present one slide for each source. The slides should depict the information found in your research

5) In order to make those three reasons valid, you must back them up with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.

6) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore the meaning of your word. Approach your word from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your word.

7) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
- Pictures that represent your word and your research.

8) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your word

Set Up (Slides 1-13) **You may have more than 1 slide per category

1. Name / Title
2. Introduction - One slide (somewhere in the beginning) should give a brief background of your word)
3. Unabridged Dictionary
4.Thesaurus
5. Quote
6. Shakespeare
7. Bible
8. Poem
9. Power Library

10. (This can be 1 -3 slides) 3 interviews

11. Your conclusion/ idea of your word
12. Works Cited

• other interesting details that make your report complete
• photos or illustrations of your word
• snippets of or samples of your word (photos, article excerpts, etc.)
• a works cited page: MLA format- use http://www.noodletools.com/

• to cite your sources (you need a minimum of ten sources); this page should be your last slide.

* As you present your report, be sure that you are not merely reading what is on the slide, but that you are speaking to your audience (that's us) and developing the ideas fully.

* Do not make your slides difficult to read or see. Use color schemes that are easy on the eye.
*Do not add too many bells and whistles, but do make your presentation visually appealing. *Make the tone of the slide match the tone of your person. (Serious=serious).
* Save your PowerPoint in your comp folder. It's a good idea to make a back up copy.

Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 12 slides (1= intro slide; 12= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use a note card for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note card
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 2 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction

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

12/16 Journal

Bell Ringer:
Locate the prepositional phrases in the following sentences:
1. Before going to school, we ate breakfast at Dunkin Donuts.

2. We arrived at the school early.

3. The students were standing in the parking lot and hanging out in their cars.

4. When the bell rang, the students ran into the school.


Journal Day
Write on the following prompt:

This is the time of year when there are Holiday specials and movies on almost every day. Just flipping through the channels at night you are bound to find one somewhere. Some channels even go as far as to spend the 25 days up to Christmas running multiple specials every day. Out of all of these made for TV specials and movies, which are your favorites? Which ones are your least favorites? Why do you like/dislike the movies/specials that you chose? Do you think they run too many of these specials? Do they start running them too soon? Are you one of those people that will watch every Christmas show they can find?


Or


Write a short creative story using a factory, a fairy tale, a felon, a flea, foam, a fortune cookie, and a fiddle



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

Continue Writing / Peer Edit Day

ASSIGNMENT- PART 2 - HOW TO WRITE THE REPORT

Monday, 12/12- Wednesday, 12/14

Bell Ringer
Correct the following sentences
Bell Ringer
Monday:
A. 1. “The Fall of the House of Usher” is my most favorite story of Edgar Allen Poe.

2. Where did you find that there book of Poe’s poetry at?

Tuesday:
B. 1. “The Open Window” by Saki. It is a funny story.

2. Saki is the pen name of H H Munro.

Wednesday:
C. 1. Do you know the names of the characters in “The Open Window?”

2. One character is Framton Nuttel, who, on the advise of his doctors, goes to the country to rest.
Goal:
Students will be able to structure, organize and write a research paper using the MLA format
Students will be able to include in-text citations
Students will evaluate their work and the work of their peers

Monday - Tuesday - Finish paper
Wednesday - Peer Editing Day


1. This paper is as much about the process of discovering your word as it is about your research. Follow the outline below:
2. Below you will see the required elements for each selection of research. However, you are not just stating the research. Your paragraphs should flow and use transition. When you approach each source, include
1. Your findings
2. Your thoughts/ reactions ...hint....your EXPLANATIONS
3. How this aspect of the word connects to your overall THESIS STATEMENT

**DO NOT JUST STATE: "As stated in Webster's Dictionary.......______word is defined as"

4. You must include a mixture of direct, partial and paraphrased cited works
5. Be sure to cite within your paper EACH time you use material taken from your sources.


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

Body Paragraph #2 (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

Body Paragraph 3. 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

Paragraph #4 (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.

Paragraph #5 (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.

Paragraph #6 (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.

Paragraph #7 ( 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

Power Library- Para 8– 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

Paragraphs 9-11. 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 #12 (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.


CLOSURE: STUDENTS WILL REVIEW THEIR WORK AT THE END OF CLASS

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

12/9 Journal

Bell Ringer:
Locate the prepositional phrases in the following sentences:
1. After our long weekend, we were happy to go home.

2. We arrived at the store early.

3. The cars drove over the bridge and onto the roadway

4. Go into the backyard and take the dog out of the rain.


Journal Day
Write on the following prompt:

There are only 16 shopping days left until Christmas. Many Americans get very stressed around this time of year with all of the shopping and preparation for the holiday season. Today you will write about your own holiday shopping and preparation routine. Are you or anyone in your family one of the people that falls into this stressed out category? Do you spend lots of time trying to find just the right gifts for a very large shopping list, or do you take the easy way out by buying lots of gift cards? How do you decide who to buy for?


Or


Write a short creative story using an eclair, an elephant, an eight ball, an evergreen and an equestrian.

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

WRITING YOUR RESEARCH PAPER

ASSIGNMENT- PART 2 - HOW TO WRITE THE REPORT
Bell Ringer
Correct the following sentences

MONDAY, 12/5
A. 1. Edgar Allen Poe was born on January 19 1809.

2. Because Poe’s mother had dyed and his father had deserted the family, he was raised as a foster child.

TUESDAY, 12/6
B. 1. Poes first published work was a book entitled Tamerlane and Other Poems.

2. In 1836, Poe married his cousin, Virginia Clemm.

WEDNESDAY, 12/7
C. 1. Most of Poe’s writing were done between 1837 and 1845.

2. Poe lived in new york city during his most busiest writing years.

THURSDAY, 12/8
D. 1. The death of Poe’s wife in 1847 made him very sad.

2. Poe died in Baltimore MD in 1849, the exact details of his death are unknown.

Goal:
Students will be able to structure, organize and write a research paper using the MLA format
Students will be able to include in-text citations



1. This paper is as much about the process of discovering your word as it is about your research. Follow the outline below:
2. Below you will see the required elements for each selection of research. However, you are not just stating the research. Your paragraphs should flow and use transition. When you approach each source, include
1. Your findings
2. Your thoughts/ reactions ...hint....your EXPLANATIONS
3. How this aspect of the word connects to your overall THESIS STATEMENT

**DO NOT JUST STATE: "As stated in Webster's Dictionary.......______word is defined as"

4. You must include a mixture of direct, partial and paraphrased cited works
5. Be sure to cite within your paper EACH time you use material taken from your sources.


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

Body Paragraph #2 (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

Body Paragraph 3. 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

Paragraph #4 (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.

Paragraph #5 (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.

Paragraph #6 (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.

Paragraph #7 ( 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

Power Library- Para 8– 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

Paragraphs 9-11. 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 #12 (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.


CLOSURE: STUDENTS WILL REVIEW THEIR WORK AT THE END OF CLASS

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