February 3, 2013

English Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 3, 4 & 6)

Monday, February 4
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Quiz #20- dia, dis/dif, dys, extra/o, hemi/demi/semi, hyper, hypo
  2. After: Pass-back graded work
  3. Time-permitting: Journal reflecting on research progress (Where are you in the process versus where you should be?  Could you write an introductory paragraph right now?)
Homework
  • Use this graphic organizer to write and introductory paragraph and keep in the English Class section of your binder
  • Bring all research materials to class each day for the rest of the quarter
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 5 and 6
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Journal Entry
  2. Then: Using the slideshow to outline your research paper (see page 9 of the packet)
  3. After: Using the 'speaker notes' option for In Text Citation
  4. Next: Continue researching with Google Scholar or EBSCO (next Annotated Bibliography check during Thursday/Friday class)
Homework
Thursday and Friday, February 7 and 8
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Research Mid-term test and Journal Response (Write the number, question and answer for each wrong answer.  Then, explain why the correct answer is correct.)
  2. Then: Presentation Slideshow Workshop
  3. After/During: Check for understanding (Annotated Bibliography due with at least three sources)
  4. Next: In-Text Citation activity (pages 14-28 of this slideshow)
Homework

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