I handed back your papers from the previous week. We talked about what should be in your notebook for the upcoming notebook check (up to #6 - the 1-paragraph paper). Today was the last day to hand in your one-pager for November.
In your "craft" section of your notebook, you completed your 1-paragraph
research paper in class. 1. Read the article "Selfies: Your 2013 Oxford English dictionary word of the year." 2. Write a 1-paragraph reflection in MLA format. 3. Make sure you have 2 quotes with lead-ins and that the quotes are relevant to your content. Cite the quotes using MLA format. Create a works cited page. Make sure your table of contents is up-to-date. Selfie Article We watched a video about how to quote sources in your reflection. I read a few AOW responses that used quoting effectively. We then read the article, "Don't panic over Butterball's Thanksgiving turkey shortage" together and I composed my 1-paragraph research paper in front of the class about the lack of 16lb "fresh" turkeys. You will complete your 1-paragraph research paper next time. Quotes Video Career Exploration took the first half of class (in the writing lab with the
counselor). You completed and turned in your WTL3 Madlib. We did our EDvisory today (to be every late start day from here on out). You have until next time to turn in your AOW3s revised for full credit. Eight parts of speech grammar lesson today. We defined the 8 parts of speech and then identified them in a story we made up as a class, about Santa, dragons, and Jillian Michaels ;D.
Find the 8 parts of speech notes here. I passed back your theme and characterization worksheets, along with your hero's
journey assignment. If you need to revise for points, have it to me by next time. We did WTL#2. Unfortunately we did not get to our grammar presentation, be ready for that next time. I went over MLA Basic format via video and discussion. You can find the video (or a version of it) in the MLA section of my website. Also, today was EDvisory. If you missed your opportunity to meet with me during class, as usual I am available almost every day until 4:45
We organized our notebooks and added our first WTL in the writing section. The sections of the notebook are as follows: Table of Contents, etc.
WTL #1: Tell me everything you have learned/remember about MLA format. Once you have written down everything you can remember, write down why you think we use MLA format to write our papers. "I really struggle with the fact that my students seem so lost when it comes to MLA. Maybe they were never explained why we use it. Maybe they just glazed over when the teacher was being taught teaching. Is it possible that so many students I think the hardest part about this process is keeping the pen moving. It is funny how many "eye-wipings" there are when the requirement is to keep the pen moving. I hope I can bring some importance and engagement to these kids about writing. Kelly Gallagher has given me many ideas ow. Hopefully..." - Ms. Morey's WTL response. |
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