Biography Expectations and Research

By the end of the period, you should:

1.  Email me your approved topic and sources.

2.  Email yourself your approved topic and sources.
3.  Begin reading and taking notes from your sources.

Requirements:

Biography (2-3 pages) 40 Points total

• Must have 2 sources – ONE SOURCE MUST BE GALE (10 points)
• Sources should be included at the end of the biography, listed alphabetically, under a title “Bibliography”
• Must be in chronological order (5 points)
• Must have major life details (10 points)
• Birthdate
• Hometown
• Childhood
• Adulthood
• Spouses
• Children
• Other important information
• Becoming an artist
• Current life
• Must explain art and impact (5 pts)
• Language mechanics, length, and organization (10 points)

 

 

News Analysis

Please go to:

http://news.channelone.com/

Read at least 3 articles in the NEWS section.

Select one article that is in the NEWS section.  It can be US, World, Politics, Science, etc.

Complete the following:

Article Title:

5W's and H - In list form.

Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?

Evaluation paragraph - What is your opinion about this topic?  Why did you choose to write about it?  How will it affect you, or those you know?

Print by end of the period.

Incentive Game Day

Congratulations on earning your incentive game day!  Thank you for your hard work.  Let's earn our next incentive even faster!

You may use any of the following links.  Some are new, some are old.  All are fun!

http://www.ezschool.com/Games/G6-G12.html

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html?Password=null

http://www.proprofs.com/games/word-search/grade-6-english-vocabulary/

http://brainden.com/logic-riddles.htm

http://www.eflnet.com/grammar/index.php

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/pmp/interactive_guide/g05/g05home.htm


http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/grammar/

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la-grammar.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab.htm

More grammar practice

http://www.eflnet.com/grammar/index.php

The General Grammar error correction exercises are useful.

Proofreading Practice

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/pmp/interactive_guide/g05/g05home.htm

Grammar Practice Links

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/grammar/



http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la-grammar.html



http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab.htm

Persuasive Essay ACT Prompt

A school board is concerned that the state’s requirements for core courses in mathematics, English, science, and social studies may prevent students from taking important elective courses like music, other languages, and vocational education. The school board would like to encourage more high school students to take elective courses and is considering two proposals. One proposal is to lengthen the school day to provide students with the opportunity to take elective courses. The other proposal is to offer elective courses in the summer. Write an essay in which you argue for lengthening the school day or for offering elective courses during the summer. Explain why you think your choice will encourage more students to take elective courses.

Source: www.act.org, 2009 

Prezi/Power Point Rubric

Prezi/ Power Point Rubric, 60 pts

	Category	5	4	3	1
Presentation of Research Topic	Content	10 facts are included	Missing 1-2 facts	Missing facts or facts are not relevant	No clear facts
	Introduction	Highlights the inventor/invention and main ideas	Inventor/invention and main ideas are very brief	Vague and a few ideas	Little or no introduction
	Organization/ Clarity	Focused and logical throughout; main ideas are clearly presented	Ideas flow well with few interruptions; ideas are developed but lack some detail	Limited structure; ideas are vague and undeveloped	Little to no organization; lacks any kind of clarity
	Conclusion	Wraps up all main ideas with a final comment on the topic	Conclusion is brief and does not cover the main ideas	Conclusion is vague and lacks a clear resolution	Lacks any conclusion
Content and Design of Prezi  /Power Point	Usage	Takes advantage of most of the options in Prezi to enhance the information	The Prezi flows well but only uses some of the options	Uses few of the options available and is inconsistent	Does not use any options and is lacking content
	Visual Elements	Uses appropriate images to enhance the thesis	Most of the images relate to the thesis	Most of the images were unrelated	No images used
	Mechanics	Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, language	Few mechanical errors	Mechanical errors inhibit understanding	Awkward use of mechanics
	Works Cited (MLA)	All images and information that require citation are properly cited	A few sources are missing	Missing nearly all sources	No citations provided
Public Speaking	Prezi or Power Point enhances the presentation	The Prezi enhances the verbal delivery	The Prezi generally connects to the verbal delivery	The Prezi begins to loose connections with the verbal delivery	Relies heavily on the Prezi and does not speak or just relies on the Prezi
	Eye Contact	Consistent and constant eye contact with the audience	Eye contact is frequent but lacks some consistency	Limited eye contact with the audience	Does not look at the audience
	Poise	Proper body language and posture	Generally in control of body language	Body language is starting to distract	Body language is inappropriate
	Rate and Volume	Clear diction, tone, volume, rate to voice and use of standard English	Generally consistent speaking voice	Struggles to speak consistently	Mumbles, speaks: too quiet, too loud, too quick, too slow

Printed Facts

Before you move on to creating a presentation, you must have a printed sheet of your facts.

Heading

Sources, labeled as source 1 and source 2.

10 facts, in complete sentences.

Each fact labeled at end as (source 1) or (source 2).

A printed copy will be graded.  Save the file in your h drive so you can copy and paste your facts into your presentation.

Requirements of Research Project

After locating your two sources:

Create a list of 10 facts that include answers to the 5Ws and H.

Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?

After this, include:
What is the status of this invention today?
How has this invention impacted other inventions?
How has this invention improved your life and the lives of others?

Decide how you would like to present - Power Point, Prezi, Poster, or Video.

Unit 4 Research

You will investigate an important invention or inventor that follows the unit theme of Great Expectations.

You will locate and evaluate 2 sources.

You will extract a minimum of 10 facts.

You will properly cite the facts, as well as create a list of works cited.

You will synthesize the information in a presentation form of your choice.

Today:

1.  Decide your topic.
2. Begin looking for sources.
3. Keep a list of keyword searches.
4. Select sources. Save links in email or word document.
5. Save source information.  Use easybib.com or Gale citation information.
6.  Begin extracting facts.

LRC Book Review, Due 2/6/13

LRC Independent Reading Book Assignment
6thReading Mrs. Sullivan
Project grade: 75 points

Objective: By applying our reading strategies, you will read and report on your independent reading book to create a book binder for Mrs. Sullivan’s classroom.

Task: You will keep notes as you read your book.  Once your book is completed, you will write a three paragraph analysis.

Requirements

1. Select your independent reading book.
2. You will keep notes on your book in your Reading Comprehension section of your binder.  You many do this in the form of a strategy chart, character squares, timelines, or your may create your own style of note taking.  Your notes will be checked for a grade.  (15 points)
3. You will type a report of your book.  It will be three paragraphs long, with each paragraph between 5-7 complete sentences.  Here are the requirements for each paragraph:

1st paragraph: This is your summary of the book. Describe the setting, characters, basic plot points, etc.  You will also need to identify the genre of the book and the author.  

2nd paragraph:  This is your analysis section.  In this paragraph, you must include one quote analysis from the book in which you write the quote, paraphrase it, and then explain why this quote is important to the book- what does it reveal?  You will identify conflicts within the book, both internal and external, as well as identifying the theme of the book.  If your book is a biography or a collection of poetry, select your favorite part of the book or poem and analyze it.  What inferences can you make?

3rd paragraph:  Evaluate the text.  What do you like and dislike about this book?  What recommendations could you make for someone who is considering reading this book?  What connections can you personally make to this story?  

4. This assignment must be typed and formatted according to PSM requirements.

5. Your paragraphs will be graded according to the following rubric, which you will turn in along with your paper, stapled to the back of it.  Each paragraph is worth a possible 20 points.

Grading:  ____/ 15 notes
  ____/ 60 paper- 20 pts per paragraph: 15 pts content, 5 pts language mechanics

Guidelines for taking notes:
Your notes do not have to be in complete sentences, but they should be NEAT.
Author’s name
Title
Genre – fiction: sci-fi, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, humor, historical fiction
non-fiction: biography, autobiography, informative (how-to, historical)
Characters – include main characters only in summary, but you can take notes on any characters as they pop up in the book
Setting – where and when the book takes place
Main plot ideas – this is what happens in the book.  
Quotes – write down any quotes that really stand out to you.  Quotes are DIRECT SENTENCES FROM THE BOOK.  They do not necessarily have to be dialogue between people.    
Conflicts – write down any internal or external conflicts
Theme – identify the theme and any details, situations, conversations that reflect the theme

Persuasive Outline

I.                 Introduction

a.  Lead

b.  Thesis

                                                            i.      Specific topic

                                                         ii.      Precise opinion

                                                      iii.      Plan of development

1.  Supporting detail

2.  Supporting detail

3.  Supporting detail

II.              Body

a.  Paragraph - Detail 1 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition

b.  Paragraph – Detail 2 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition

c.   Paragraph – Detail 3 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition