--Please pick up a copy of the "......" sheet from the front table. Follow the directions on this sheet at the library today following Mrs. Donohue's instruction.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
LIBRARY
- Seat yourselves at the computers via a drawing of cards
- Engage with instruction delivered by Mrs. Donohue
- Find sources that you can use to develop a "focused knowledge of your topic. According to Bruce Ballenger in The Cu
- Conduct preliminary research in order to develop a "working knowledge" of your topic
- Jot down notes on the back of your "Selecting a Potential Topic and a Developing a 'Working Knowledge'" sheet and/or in your notebook
- Tip: Keep track of your sources so that you can easily re-access any that might end up being used in your final research paper!
- Jot down any additional curious questions that come to you on the front of your sheet
- FYI: Next class, you will take the podium and share your "working knowledge" with the class via a somewhat impromptu public speaking exercise!
--browse the library and select a free reading book for the next few marking periods (if you do not yet have a book)
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
Writing
--Your "Animal Farm End-of-Unit Writing Assessment (Regents Part 3)" group responses are due at the end of next class block (Wednesday, 12/12) submitted to me via email.
HW (Class Preparation)
--You are expected to select your next free reading book by the end of the day on Wednesday, 12/12. Please see me if you would like help and/or a recommendation! ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
On the backburner:
- LIBRARY NEXT CLASS FOR RESEARCH (LOOK AT BALLENGER!!!) AND SELECTION OF NEXT FREE READING BOOK
- first Grammar Hammer (WUBAIS!!!)
