tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86110529096281185062024-02-20T18:33:24.617-08:00Mrs. Buehring's Sophomore EnglishThis page is intended for Mrs. Buehring's current English students and their parents.Mrs. Buehring's Pre-AP Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839043539119770516noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611052909628118506.post-10634877312756665732012-04-04T09:09:00.006-07:002012-04-04T09:40:42.287-07:00Pre-AP Research Projects<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 140%;">You are reading the novel <em>Lord of the Flies</em> by William Golding. During the next few class periods you are going to do some web research on topics related to this novel. All are listed below along with a number of websites. To find the information for your project, all you need to do is to click on the websites listed. Once you are in the sites you may have to click on pages linked to the site, but most of you will be able to find your information on the page that appears first. You will also be required to use the online databases provided by the library to add one source to your project. You can find a list of those databases <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 140%;">If you need more time than the class periods given to find your information, you have to do it on your own. You should realize that you can access the project information from any computer that is linked to the internet. After finding your information for the project, your group will work on the presentations in the writing lab as well as on your own time outside of class. You will have to coordinate and you will probably have to meet after school. Remember that the library is available for after school work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It may be a lot easier for you to meet there rather than in someone’s home. Each group will choose one of the following. There will only be six groups and each group must choose a different topic. Look at the topics carefully and discuss with your group members before deciding what you want to do. It may be helpful to consider what you are interested in as a career. Find a topic that touches on that interest.</span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Survival Manual</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Physical differences</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Psychological problems - loneliness, depression</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Poetry that relates to <em>Lord of the Flies</em></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Quotes that relate to <em>Lord of the Flies</em></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Conch shell and symbolism</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 140%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Human rights</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>How will you turn in your assignment?</u></strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will link to your assignment on this Research page through the Discussion tab above. Remember that if you put your link anywhere else on the wiki, I won't see it and you won't receive credit. You will turn in your MLA Works Cited page to <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.turnitin.com/" rel="nofollow">www.turnitin.com</a>. The window will close by 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012. Presentations will take place Wednesday, April 18-19 during your class period.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">To view a sample works cited page over Mrs. McReynold's research for the science presentation she gave on March 28 and 29, view the file below:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://buehringlearners.wikispaces.com/file/view/McReynold+Works+Cited.rtf"><img alt="" class="mimeImage" height="32" src="http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/empty.png" width="32" /></a> <a href="http://buehringlearners.wikispaces.com/file/view/McReynold+Works+Cited.rtf">McReynold Works Cited.rtf</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Remember that <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://easybib.com/" rel="nofollow">http://easybib.com</a> will do much of the work for you, but you still have to make sure you double-check the categories. It will also keep a running bibliography for you.</span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>The Survival Manual</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">In your group you will develop a survival manual. This manual should include all the important materials, strategies and essential knowledge for survival in an unfamiliar and aggressive environment like the tropical deserted island similar to the island the boys in <em>Lord of the Flies</em> found themselves on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Your manual must include, but not limited to:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. An illustrated cover with a great title</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. A table of contents</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. Examples and illustrations of the strategies offered</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">4. Clearly defined and logical instructions for survival in different circumstances anyone might find themselves in</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">This is similar to a "how to" manual. YOU MUST BE ACCURATE AND SPECIFIC. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the websites below to help you in your search.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">All work must be computer generated. You will create your file in Publisher, save it as a .pdf. Then upload it to <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://youblisher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youblisher</a></span> in order to publish your manual online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Do not forget to use the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online database</a></span> as one of your sources.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your manual.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wilderness-survival.net/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wilderness-survival.net/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.boss-inc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.boss-inc.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.theepicenter.com/howto.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theepicenter.com/howto.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Physical differences</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Piggy is made fun of several times because he is overweight. He himself seems to be much more concerned about his asthma. You will research these two conditions and make a presentation using <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://ahead.com/#view/lilaspaces/main/welcome?scene=HOME" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ahead</a></span> for the class. This program allows you to have a song associated with your presentation. Please choose a song that is appropriate for the material you are covering and cite it in your Works Cited. For each illness you must have:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. One slide about the condition containing information about the false impressions people have about the illness. Use graphics or decoration to make the slide interesting.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. One slide with facts about the condition. Possible causes, cures or treatment for the illness.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. One slide with organizations that help people with the condition, how to contact the organization and what services they offer.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">4. Relate your findings to <em>Lord of the Flies</em>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span>to help you find information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your presentation.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">All work must be computer generated.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/" rel="nofollow">http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://asthma.com/" rel="nofollow">http://asthma.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.asthma.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.asthma.org.uk/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.lung.ca/home-accueil_e.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.lung.ca/home-accueil_e.php</a></span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Psychological problems - loneliness, depression</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Some of the boys on the island experienced different psychological problems. Many felt the beginnings of depression and loneliness. You will research these two conditions and make either a <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.prezi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prezi</a></span>or an <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.xtranormal.com/" rel="nofollow">Xtranormal </a>video for the class. You may also combine the two (embed an Xtranormal video within a Prezi, similiar to how the Xtranormal videos were embedded in the library's Introduction to Research PowerPoint)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">For each illness you must have:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. Information about each condition containing information about the false impressions people have about the illness.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. The facts about the conditions. Possible causes, cures or treatment for each illness.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. Organizations that help people with the conditions, how to contact the organizations and what services they offer.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">4. Relate your information to <em>Lord of the Flies</em>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below to help you find informationUse the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span>to help you find information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your Prezi.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.depression.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.depression.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.nmha.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nmha.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/" rel="nofollow">http://www.counsel.ufl.edu/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/loneline.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/loneline.htm</a></span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Poetry that relates to <em>Lord of the Flies</em></u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will use the websites listed below to find poetry that is similar in theme and symbolism to the novel. You will present your project in an attractive manner through <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://prezi.com/" rel="nofollow">http://prezi.com</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Example Themes</u>: Man's inhumanity to man; the need for social order; friendship; loneliness and the need for companionship; the dark side of human beings.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Examples of Symbolism</u>: the conch; social order, leadership (Ralph), evil nature (Jack); eye glasses (object from civilization); Spirituality (Simon)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Try to find poetry that is similar in theme, or look for symbols in the poems you read. They do not have to be exactly the same as the symbols in the novel, but you should look for poetry that has symbols for evil, bravery, courage, loneliness, spirituality, etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will collect 5 poems from the websites given.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">For each poem, you must complete an analysis and answer the following questions:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. How does this poem compare to the novel?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. What made you choose it?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. How is it similar in theme or symbolism to the novel?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span> to help you find information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your glog.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.everypoet.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.everypoet.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.schoolwork.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.schoolwork.org</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.emule.com/poetry/?page=top_poems" rel="nofollow">http://www.emule.com/poetry/?page=top_poems</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.lit.kobe-u.ac.jp/~hishika/20c_poet.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.lit.kobe-u.ac.jp/~hishika/20c_poet.htm</a></span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Quotes that relate to <em>Lord of the Flies</em></u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will use the websites listed below to find quotes that have a sense of the novel. Look for themes and symbolism of the novel. You will present your work in an attractive manner as a video using <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.clipgenerator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clipgenerator</a></span>. This program requires a song, so make sure you choose one that fits the theme of <em>Lord of the Flies</em> and include it in your Works Cited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Examples of Themes: Man's inhumanity to man; the need for social order; friendship; loneliness and the need for companionship; the dark side of human beings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Examples of Symbolism: the conch; social order, leadership (Ralph), evil nature (Jack); eye glasses (object from civilization); Spirituality (Simon)Try to find quotes that are similar in theme, or look for symbols in the quotes you read. They do not have to be exactly the same as the symbols in the novel, but you should look for quotes that have symbols for evil, bravery, courage, loneliness, spirituality, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will collect 10 quotes from the websites given. You must paraphrase and explain each quote and answer the following questions:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. How does this quote compare to the novel?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. What made you choose it?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. How is it similar in theme or symbolism to the novel?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span>to help you find information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your video.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.quotationspage.com/weblog/" rel="nofollow">http://www.quotationspage.com/weblog/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/" rel="nofollow">http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.schoolwork.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.schoolwork.org</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.starlingtech.com/quotes" rel="nofollow">http://www.starlingtech.com/quotes</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.phobialist.com/fears.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.phobialist.com/fears.html</a></span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">In your group you will develop a presentation using <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://prezentit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PreZentit</a></span> depicting information about the shell probably used by the boys in LOTF. If PreZentit is not working, you may use <a href="http://ahead.com/#view/lilaspaces/main/welcome?scene=HOME*">Ahead</a> to create your presentation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. The scientific name of the shell chosen</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. A background of where the chosen shell is found</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. The reason for your choice of this specific shell.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">4. You must also include information about more than one way to interpret the symbolic meaning of the shell in the novel and give specific examples from the novel to support your interpretation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span>to help you find information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">You will also be required to turn in a Works Cited page in MLA format with your video.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.savetheconch.org/research.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.savetheconch.org/research.html</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.foodreference.com/html/artconch.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodreference.com/html/artconch.html</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.conchologistsofamerica.org/home/" rel="nofollow">http://www.conchologistsofamerica.org/home/</a></span></span><span style="display: block; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">In your group you will develop a video using <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.xtranormal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xtranormal </a></span>providing the following information:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">1. A definition and explanation of what human rights are.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">2. Identify who decided what human rights are and why this decision was made.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">3. Three real-world situations of human rights abuse by current governments.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;">4. Abuses that Jack and his hunters inflict on the boys after Jack gains power.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Use the sites listed below and at least one source from the <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.wix.com/ccstricklan3/goosecreeklibrary#%21databases" rel="nofollow">online databases</a></span> to help you find information.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.amnesty.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amnesty.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 130%;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.hrweb.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hrweb.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.khrp.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.khrp.org/</a></span>adapted from <span style="color: black;"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.ic.edu.lb/library/projects/lord-of-the-flies/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ic.edu.lb/library/projects/lord-of-the-flies/</a></span></span></span>Mrs. Buehring's Pre-AP Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839043539119770516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611052909628118506.post-74609720034945619372012-01-10T13:46:00.000-08:002012-01-12T07:57:06.776-08:00Media Activity for Wednesday and Thursday (1-11 to 1-12)<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 170%;"><strong>Media Activity for Wednesday/Thursday (1-11 to 1-12)</strong></span></span><br />
1. Go to my.hrw.com and login to your textbook acccount.<br />
2. Pages 576-578 review the information in the lesson from Tuesday. (Since I have your notes, the information in the textbook is especially helpful in helping you review the credibility of media.)<br />
3. Go to the Houston Chronicle website.<br />
<ul><li><div sizcache="1165" sizset="0"><a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://eedition.chron.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://eedition.chron.com/" rel="nofollow">http://eedition.chron.com/</a>) </div></li>
</ul><div sizcache="1165" sizset="0"></div><ul sizcache="1165" sizset="0"><ul><li>Username is -- <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="mailto:hkmarsh@gccisd.net" rel="nofollow">hkmarsh@gccisd.net</a></li>
<li>Password is -- cie</li>
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4. Find three news articles from the <u>Houston Chronicle</u> to evaluate. Make sure to write down the title of each article. Use the worksheet to jot down your observations. When you are finished with this sheet, save it and print it out. Do NOT choose the printer that is called the document writer. Choose the other option instead. The electronic file for the worksheet can be found on the shared drive. (my computer/shared on SHH-STUD/Buehring/Pre-AP English Classes/Second Semester/Evaluate 3 Articles from the Houston Chronicle) <br />
5. Follow the directions below to complete this step: <br />
<ul><li>Choose the most credible article out of the three.</li>
<li>Download the electronic file for "Produce Your Own Media" from the shared drive. (my computer/shared on SHH-STUD/Buehring/Pre-AP English Classes/Second Semester/Produce Your Own Media)</li>
<li>Create a bibliography over the one news article you chose using <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://easybib.com/" rel="nofollow">http://easybib.com/</a>. You will need to look for how to write a bibliography for a newspaper article that is in an electronic format. Copy and paste that bibliography at the top of the left-hand side of the chart on the "Produce Your Own Media" file.</li>
<li>Underneath the bibliography (on the left-hand side), jot down notes that explain what makes your article credible.</li>
<li>Then, redraft the news article to make it seem <span style="color: red;"><strong>UNRELIABLE</strong></span>. (You will want to copy and paste the original article on the right-hand side, change what you need to make it <span style="color: red;"><strong>UNRELIABLE</strong></span>, and highlight or underline your changes.)</li>
</ul>6. Save your product so we can access the electronic file later <strong>AND</strong> print it out on the laser printer in the writing lab. If you are using this blog, create a livebinders account at <a href="http://livebinders.com/">http://livebinders.com/</a> and upload your product to livebinders. When you get to a computer that has access to the wiki, then sign in to the wiki, go to the "Class Projects" link, click "edit" at the top of that page, and upload your file to that page under the appropriate class so that we can save time when presenting. Remember, for this product, I want a printed copy AND an electronic copy on my wiki.Mrs. Buehring's Pre-AP Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839043539119770516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611052909628118506.post-57441104500219145892011-11-13T08:48:00.001-08:002011-11-13T08:48:43.966-08:00Extra Credit for General English ClassesStudents may choose a book report to complete over their library book. The type of extra credit earned depends on the challenge of the book report chosen as well as the quality of the work turned in. Products can earn free 100 daily grades, restroom passes, bonus points on test grades, and even free 100 test grades.<br />
Click the following link to read descriptions of fifty different book reports and choose:<br />
<a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/EJ/0871-jan98/EJ0871Ideas.PDF" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/EJ/0871-jan98/EJ0871Ideas.PDF</a><br />
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When students turn in the book report, they must include the title of their book, the author of their book, and the title of the type of book report they have chosen.<br />
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Students may read multiple books for the rest of this semester and turn in multiple book reports.Mrs. Buehring's Pre-AP Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839043539119770516noreply@blogger.com0