Essential Question: How do literacy skills promote effective communication and understanding? Objectives: I can... -reflect on what I have learned this semester in English 111. -analyze the expectations of the Research Essay. -provide thoughtful feedback to my peers' ideas.
1. Writing into the Day
Set a SMART goal for Week Ten. How will achieving this goal benefit you? What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?
2. Discussion Board #5
What concepts and strategies have you learned so far this semester that will help you succeed on the Research Essay?
Remember to reply to several other classmates!!!
Learning Tasks for Tuesday, April 1
Third time's a charm... GOOD LUCK ON THE ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learning Tasks for Wednesday, April 2
Essential Question: Why is it important to first write a rough draft of your paper?
Objectives: I can... -generate ideas for a paper. -identify and use a drafting technique that works for me. 1. Essay #5 Brainstorming
Last essay of the semester!!! Let's do this!!! :) 2. Drafting Using any of the drafting techniques posted on the classroom wall (by the windows!), begin writing your rough draft. Remember, a rough draft is NOT a perfect draft!
Learning Tasks for Thursday, April 3
Essential Question: How can feedback improve your writing? Objectives: I can... -receive and apply feedback to my writing. -draft an organized essay.
1. Essay #5 Conferences and Drafting
You will meet one-on-one with Ms. Jones to discuss your paper. While you are waiting for your turn, you should be working on your draft.
Learning Tasks for Friday, April 4
Essential Question: How can feedback improve your writing?
Objectives: I can... -receive and apply feedback to my writing. -edit and revise my writing.
1. Proofreading and Editing On Blackboard, pull up your previous four papers written for this course. What aspects of your writing did Mr. Ziebart mark for improvement? Have you addressed those concerns in your current paper?
With a partner, you will proofread and edit your paper. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, formatting, and any other concerns that Mr. Ziebart noted in your previous papers.
2. Revisions Using feedback from your peers, Ms. Jones, and Mr. Ziebart, make any needed revisions to your paper before submitting your work to Blackboard.
Essential Question: How does evaluating sources before writing your paper make the writing process more efficient?
Objectives: I can locate sources for research. I can evaluate sources using an annotated bibliography.
1. Writing into the Day
Set a SMART goal for Week Nine. How will achieving this goal benefit you? What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?
2. Assignment #5
You're almost done with your last assignment of the semester- WOOHOO!!!!
Find four different types of sources (1 academic journal article from a database, 1 book in print, 1 periodical article online or in print, and 1 website) that cover the subject of economics in some fashion and evaluate each. Consider readings, class discussions, and lecture material on textual evaluation in your response. Once everyone has found sources from an academic journal, periodical, and website, we will head over to the CCCC library and search for books on Economics. You should submit your assignment by the end of class today.
3. Conclusion How does evaluating sources before writing your paper make the writing process easier?
Learning Tasks for Tuesday, March 18
GOOD LUCK ON THE ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learning Tasks for Wednesday, March 19
Essential Question: How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?
Objectives: I can locate sources for a research project. I can create an annotated bibliography.
1. Writing into the Day
2. Annotated Bibliography
The annotated bibliography for your Research Project is due by next Wednesday, March 26. You will need to include SEVEN sources that you will tentatively use for your paper. KEY WORD = TENTATIVELY. Annotated bibliographies can change throughout the paper-writing process, so do NOT feel like you are forever committed to the sources you choose. Obviously, the better the sources you find now, the easier your life will be while writing the paper, but be aware of spending too much time trying to find the "perfect" source. The most likely scenario is that you will switch around a few of your sources by the time you are done writing your paper. For instance, you might find a loophole in your argument and need to find a source to help back you up. On the other hand, you might also completely scrap a source from your annotated bibliography if you feel that it doesn't quite fit with your paper as you start writing.
Remember, annotated bibliographies:
-Are double-spaced throughout the entire document.
-Include a citation for each source in proper MLA formatting.
-Summarize, evaluate, and/or reflect on each source. You will need to describe how this source fits into your research paper.
For additional review on annotated bibliographies, refer to Blackboard and your textbook. You may also find this guide helpful: Annotated Bibliographies: a Quick Guide
3. Essay #4
Be aware that Essay #4 is due by Friday, March 28. We will work on this essay in class next week, but I encourage you to begin as soon as you can! See course syllabus for details.
Learning Tasks for Thursday, March 20
Essential Question: How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?
Objectives: I can locate sources for a research project. I can create an annotated bibliography.
1. Writing into the Day
From "Humans of New York":
"What’s the most frightened you’ve ever been?"
"Probably when I was five, and I learned I had Polio."
"What’s one way that Polio improved your life?"
"It made me more tolerant of failure in others."
Think of your biggest fears, failures, and challenges. How can facing or overcoming them improve your life?
2. Visit from Mr. Ziebart Mr. Ziebart will be stopping by to discuss the Annotated Bibliography assignment. What challenges are you encountering with the assignment? Is there anything that you are still confused about? 3. Annotated Bibliography
Continue working on your annotated bibliography. You should have three sources complete by the end of today.
Learning Tasks for Friday, March 21
Essential Question: How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?
Objectives: I can locate sources for a research project. I can create an annotated bibliography.
1. Writing into the Day
Write an obituary for the last thing you threw away.
2. Annotated Bibliography
Continue working on your annotated bibliography. You should have at least five sources complete by the end of today.
Learning Tasks for Monday, March 24
Essential Question: Why is brainstorming an essential part of the research process?
Objectives: I can identify current issues in higher education. I can brainstorm topics for a report.
1. Writing into the Day
Set a SMART goal for Week Ten. How will achieving this goal benefit you? What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?
2. Annotated Bibliography
Continue working on your annotated bibliography. You should have all seven sources complete today.
3. Essay #4 Brainstorming
Prompt: Create a 3-4 page report on some aspect of Higher Education. Consider readings, class discussions, and lecture material on reporting information in your response.
Spend time creating a list of issues in higher education. The following websites may be useful if you are unsure about current issues:
Essential Question: Why are drafting techniques an important part of the research process?
Objectives: I can analyze a current issue in higher education. I can create a thesis statement.
1. Writing into the Day
2. Visit from Mr. Ziebart
Mr. Ziebart will be dropping by to discuss Essay #4. What challenges do you anticipate in writing your paper? What are you still confused about?
3.Collecting Sources and Creating a Thesis
Continue collecting sources for your paper. Once you have informed yourself about your topic, form a thesis statement for your paper. Remember that your thesis must be a debatable claim and, in the case of a report, must relate to the information you have found on your topic.
4. Drafting
Using any of the drafting techniques posted on the classroom wall (by the windows!), begin writing your rough draft. Remember, a rough draft is NOT a perfect draft!
***Ms Jones will check your draft for a grade tomorrow, so be sure to work diligently.
Learning Tasks for Wednesday, March 26
Essential Question: How do literacy skills promote effective communication and understanding?
Objectives: I can... -generate ideas for a paper. -identify and use a drafting technique that works for me.
1. Writing into the Day
2. Drafting
Using any of the drafting techniques posted on the classroom wall (by the windows!), begin writing your rough draft. Remember, a rough draft is NOT a perfect draft!
***Ms Jones will check your draft for a grade tomorrow, so be sure to work diligently.
Learning Tasks for Thursday, March 27
Essential Question: How can feedback improve your writing?
Objectives: I can... -receive and apply feedback to my writing. -draft an organized essay.
1. Writing into the Day
From "Humans of New York":
"Who would you say has influenced you most in your life?"
"My 7th grade math teacher, Mr. Tejada."
"How did he influence you?"
"It’s hard to explain. He’s the only one who would give me extra credit when I was failing. And if I didn’t know something, he’d know what to do."
Who has influenced YOU the most in your life? Why?
2. Conferences
You will meet one-on-one with Ms. Jones to discuss your paper. While you are waiting for your turn, you should be working on your draft.
Learning Tasks for Friday, March 28
Essential Question: How can feedback improve your writing?
Objectives: I can... -receive and apply feedback to my writing. -edit and revise my writing.
Essential Question: How can literacy skills promote effective communication and understanding?
Objectives:
I can locate secondary sources for research.
I can evaluate secondary sources for research.
1. Writing into the Day
Spring Break is right around the corner (31 hours from now, but who's counting?). If you had an unlimited spending fund, how would you spend your ideal Spring Break?
2. Assignment #5
Find four different types of sources (1 academic journal article from a database, 1 book in print, 1 periodical article online or in print, and 1 website) that cover the subject of economics in some fashion and evaluate each. Consider readings, class discussions, and lecture material on textual evaluation in your response.
Learning Tasks for Tuesday, March 11
Essential Question: How can literacy skills promote effective communication and understanding?
Objectives:
I can locate secondary sources for research.
I can evaluate secondary sources for research.
1. Writing into the Day
What is the nicest thing you've ever done for another person? Plan a random act of kindness that you could feasibly perform for someone else.
Set a SMART goal for Week Eight. How will achieving this goal benefit you? What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?
2. Discussion
Some people like to jump right into ALLLLL the information, but research goes much more smoothly if you have a plan. How do YOU create a research plan? In what order do you complete research tasks?
3. Discussion Board
In Blackboard, respond to the following: "If you have ever used a Research Plan before, please share your experience. If you have not, please elaborate on the benefits of using one. Feel free to share some of your ideas for the Research Plan assignment that is due on March 5. I would also suggest that those who have never created a plan before should consider borrowing from some of the ideas presented here."
Learning Tasks for Tuesday, March 4
GOOD LUCK ON THE ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learning Tasks for Wednesday, March 5
1. Writing into the Day
2. Research Plan
Using information from Chapter 43, create a research plan for your Research Project. Due dates to keep in mind:
Annotated Bibliography- March 26
Notecards- April 11
Outline- April 17
Rough Draft- April 25
Final Draft- May 5
Learning Tasks for Thursday, March 6
1. Writing into the Day
"Adults always say, 'You're too young to understand.' Well, if you don't tell us, how are we supposed to understand?"
Has anyone ever told you that you can't understand? How did that make you feel and how did you respond?
2. Mini-Sessions You must complete at least four mini-sessions with a score of 80% or higher. Scores for the remaining Mini-Sessions will be averaged into your final Quiz grade. The mini-sessions are located in Blackboard under the Mini-Sessions tab.
Learning Tasks for Friday, March 7
1. Writing into the Day
2. Mini-Sessions You must complete at least four mini-sessions with a score of 80% or higher. Scores for the remaining Mini-Sessions will be averaged into your final Quiz grade. The mini-sessions are located in Blackboard under the Mini-Sessions tab.
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