September 19th

Today you will be creating the first annotation from the "Book World" article that you prepared for today.

1. Take out the sample annotation that you marked yesterday. Also, open up the sample Annotated Bibliography with Instruction link that we examined yesterday. It is the perfect "how to" for the Annotated Bibliography.

2. Open up a Google Document and start formatting your page- Header, MLA heading, Colon title, etc.

3. Provide the bibliography information citation first. Yes, look at the bottom of the source for this information, BUT, double check that it is updated to MLA 8 edition. To do this, check HERE: Online Database Citation- MLA  Scroll down to online database citation example, and make sure that you have all the needed information.. take out what you don't need.

4.  Start writing your 3 paragraphs... FIRST- The Summary of the article. SECOND- The Assessment of the source (use the LMC guidelines). THIRD- The Reflection of how the source can be used in your argument. You will need to integrate TWO direct quotes from the article within your writing. Make sure you introduce your quote and cite it correctly. 

Davidson explains that "she has used technology to help her students work more effectively in groups" (Roth).

** Note that Davidson is the author of the BOOK that ROTH is reviewing in the article.
** Also note that I used the word "that" in my introduction of a quote.. this means NO COMMA.

REMINDERS:

• Write in 3rd person POV... no "I" and, really no "YOU". 
• Double spaced
• Block indent of all of the paragraphs
• Citation uses hanging indent on second and sequential lines of the citation
• Look at the example and then look at your formatting... identical? 
• Have 2 direct quotes within your writing... introduced and cited correctly. 

FOR WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:
5. When finished, you will need to PRINT OFF your annotation for class on Wednesday/Thursday to bring TO class. You will not use the digital copy for class... nor will you be allowed to print during class.

Monday, September 17th

REMINDER: SCHOOL PICTURES ARE WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK. 

1. Introduction to the Annotated Bibliography.

An annotated bibliography is a critical review of specific secondary source material that will be used in a research project/paper. This assignment requires that you read a source carefully, be able to summarize the argument, assess its value as source material, reflect upon its usefulness in aiding your research.

Think to a works cited page at the end of a paper/project. This is a list of books/articles/etc. that have been used in constructing an effective argument within a paper. An annotated bibliography is this list, but notes (annotations) are added with each source explaining the following 3 things:

• Summary of the source
• Assessment of the source
• Reflection of the value of the source to a specific project

2. We will first look at a sample annotation. We will be calling one source (i.e. book/article) with its explanation of the three actions above as an "annotation".

As you look over the sample annotation, please label/mark the following components:

1. Header with last name and page number
2. MLA standard heading (with name, instructor, etc.)
3. Colon method title
4. Double spacing :)
5. Correct citation for the source (book)
6. Block indention for all three paragraphs
7. Source Summary Paragraph
8. Highlight some phrases that emphasize the summarizing. 
9. Source Assessment Paragraph
10. Highlight some lines that indicating the author making judgment calls on the source. 
11. Source Reflection Paragraph
12. Highlight some lines that indicate how the author will USE this book for his/her work. 
13. 3rd Person POV writing

3.  After you have marked the important "to notice/replicate" items on the sample annotation, please look over the full sample of an annotated bibliography found here: Annotated Bibliography with INSTRUCTION

4. To get us started on our Annotated Bibliography, I am going to make this round a little easier on you all, by giving you the foundation of a thesis/claim/argument, which you will be finding two articles to support.

Pick your argument

• Technology enhances learning in a secondary classroom by giving students access to more information. 
• Technology detracts from learning in a secondary classroom by minimizing the need for critical thinking skills. 

I will also be supplying your first source for this argument. You will be writing your first ANNOTATION FOR THIS SOURCE.  FOUND HERE: Book World: Technology in the Classroom .
I gave you a copy in class. The WC information is located on the digital copy ^.

FOR TUESDAY:
1. Read and take notes on the "Book World" article.  Remember, you are going to be asked to summarize it, assess it, and reflect upon its use for your argument. Go through the process of assessing a source (learned from the LMC presentation).  Mark specific quotes that are supportive of the stance you are taking. Thoroughly take notes. This will help the next step of creating our first annotation (on Tuesday). Source evaluation is IMPORTANT... use this process to thoughtfully train in evaluating sources.

September 12th

The Alchemist and Harry Potter Aphorism Google Slide Project: 

You have gathered examples of aphorisms from The Alchemist. You have also double checked their classification of an aphorism and discussed their meanings. From this, you have been looking for the meaning of these aphorisms in another text, Harry Potter. 

You will now be constructing a Google Slide presentation of your findings.
This project will be due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th at the end of the class hour.

The requirements for this project:

1. Present 7 aphorisms from The Alchemist cited correctly using MLA.
2. Explain how each aphorism is actually an aphorism (the checklist).
3. Meaning of each aphorism.
4. Explanation of why and how each aphorism is significant in The Alchemist. 
5. An example from Harry Potter showing where the meaning of each aphorism from The Alchemist can be applied.
6. Reflection upon how The Alchemist and Harry Potter have similarities beyond the surface story/plot.
7. Reflection of the importance of aphorisms in understanding a text beyond the surface level.
8. Works Cited Slide- MLA Citation (Will be your last slide)
9.  Title slide with an academic title and your name. (Will be your first slide)
                           How to write a title LINK HERE: Writing an academic title
10. 5 images minimum throughout presentation.. must be cited on page of image and in works cited page.

Citation Questions:
MLA In-text Citation
Cite a book
Cite a Film
Cite a Digital Image
Sample Works Cited Page
Citing an E Book

September 11th

PLEASE TAKE the following DISTRICT READING SURVEY: Reading Survey

1. Today is our first Socratic Seminar over The Alchemist. Make sure that you have your five upper level Bloom's questions and your text.

The TARGETS of this seminar:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the text
• Develop higher level questions that reveal critical thought of the text
• Participate in higher level seminar that explores multiple perspectives
• Demonstrate active learning in developing a group conversation

2. Once the seminar concludes, hop over to Google Classroom. You will reflect upon the seminar you just participated in during class. Please submit your reflection by class time Tuesday, September 12th.

3. Bring your aphorism notes to class on Tuesday.

This date is significant in American History and representative of the best of the American/Human Spirit.... Please take some time to look through the stories that came out of the devastation and darkness. On this day, I think of a famous anecdote told by Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)...

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'"

911 Memorial Site

Pentagon Memorial Site

Flight 93 Memorial Site

CSPAN Video Clips- 9/11

         

September 6th/7th

1. We have started our journey into inquiry/questioning. After watching "Why Do We Ask Questions", and being introduced to Bloom's Taxonomy...

In your notes please pick 5 assignments/activities we have done in the first 3 weeks of school and identify the level of Bloom's Taxonomy that the assignment asks the student to employ.

For Friday,
We are getting ready for our FIRST SOCRATIC SEMINAR on The Alchemist. 
You will need 5 higher level questions addressing The Alchemist. Utilize the Bloom's Question Stems to help formulate your questions.

To do this...
Review very carefully the Socratic seminar handout to be familiar with the purpose of a Socratic seminar; be familiar with the guidelines of the seminar; be familiar with the differences between debate and dialogue; be familiar with the SCORING GUIDE for the seminar.

You need to understand the requirements of you as you participate in the seminar.

SOCRATIC SEMINAR HANDOUT

2. Aphorisms in The Alchemist and Harry Potter.  You have been looking for the ideas expressed in the aphorisms you have already found in The Alchemist.  We are going to take some time to update your notes with examples from both texts.

Tuesday, September 5th

1. Find list of aphorisms in The Alchemist in your notes. You have already been looking for the general parallels between Harry Potter and The Alchemist. Today you are going to have your aphorisms in front of you as you. Universality is a key component of an aphorism. Do you see any of these aphorisms applicable in HP? Make sure that you get these examples in your notes.

2. Make sure the 6 levels of Bloom's Taxonomy are in your notes... K.C.A.A.S.E.

3. Be familiar with the Socratic seminar handout- expectations and scoring.

Schedule for September 6-15
September 6th/7th- Finish Harry Potter and start Art of Questioning/ Socratic seminar preparation;  Paper assignment
September 11th- Socratic seminar over The Alchemist
September 12th- Work on outline
September 13/14th- Outline due
September 15-  Paper work day.
September 19th- Paper due at 7:29 AM (Given day extension because Homecoming Weekend)
                     

Friday, September 1st

For Tuesday,
We are getting ready for our FIRST SOCRATIC SEMINAR on The Alchemist on Wednesday/Thursday, September 6th/7th.

To do this...
Review very carefully the Socratic seminar handout to be familiar with the purpose of a Socratic seminar; be familiar with the guidelines of the seminar; be familiar with the differences between debate and dialogue; be familiar with the SCORING GUIDE for the seminar.

You need to understand the requirements of you as you participate in the seminar.

SOCRATIC SEMINAR HANDOUT