Monday, May 13, 2019

May 13 ... Continuing the BNW Essay ... 19 Days Remaining!


BACK TO THIS ... WE WILL SHIFT THE DUE DATE TO TOMORROW (5/14) AND IT WILL NOW BE A TEST GRADE.  If you have already turned it in, you may continue to edit or change it until tomorrow.

Students will analyze themes of the novel and write a personal response to the following prompt.  TEST GRADE.  300-400 words.  You may type it and share it with me (Richard.Davis@sfisd.org) OR write it on a sheet of paper and turn it in to the tray.

In Brave New World, the government has taken away any conventional idea of LOVE or of FAMILIES.  Think about the world in which you live - how important (even when imperfect or unconventional) are these concepts to our society?  Would we lose our sense of humanity without them (EXPLAIN)?  Is there any facet of our lives that would be improved without them (EXPLAIN)?


Thursday, May 9, 2019

May 9-10 ... Brave New World Journal ... 21 DAYS UNTIL GRADUATION!

Students will analyze themes of the novel and write a personal response to the following prompt.  Quiz grade.  300-400 words.  You may type it and share it with me (Richard.Davis@sfisd.org) OR write it on a sheet of paper and turn it in to the tray.

In Brave New World, the government has taken away any conventional idea of LOVE or of FAMILIES.  Think about the world in which you live - how important (even when imperfect or unconventional) are these concepts to our society?  Would we lose our sense of humanity without them (EXPLAIN)?  Is there any facet of our lives that would be improved without them (EXPLAIN)?

Begin planning and writing today (Thursday 5/9).  Since Senior Smackdown has been rescheduled until May 29 (due to inclement weather in the forecast tomorrow) we will use class tomorrow to finish everything on it.  Then resume reading the novel.


Monday, April 15, 2019

Monday, April 15 ... Journal: Sacrificing Freedoms


JOURNAL - QUIZ GRADE - 300-400 Words


  • Can be handwritten and turned in or typed and shared ... 

When is it OK to sacrifice rights or freedoms in order for the government to provide us with a safer society and/or an easier way of life?  
  • What freedoms would be ok to sacrifice?
  • What (if any) stipulations would need to be in place?
  • What are the benefits of this?  What are the dangers?
  • If it isn't ever OK to sacrifice rights or freedoms, explain why not?

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Wednesday, March 27 ... Aldous Huxley Timeline Project


Part One ...


  • Create a timeline for the timeline of Aldous Huxley
  • Choose 10 significant events from his life
  • Illustrate 5 of the events (as best you can ... symbols ... stick figures ... etc are acceptable)
  • Use at least 5 different colors on your timeline

Part Two ... 

  • Answer the following questions on the back of your timeline ... 
  1. What is the significance of the title of his novel Brave New World?
  2. When was the novel Brave New World written?
  3. What type (genre) of novel is it?
  4. Why is it banned in so many schools?

NEATNESS COUNTS!

You will have time to work on this TODAY AND FRIDAY.  It is due before you leave on Friday (3/29).

Friday, March 8, 2019

Friday, March 8 ... Final Drafts DUE!


  • Research Paper Final Drafts are DUE! Once you have cleaned up your Rough Draft, rename the file with your Last Name, Class Period, and FINAL .. then share it with me or email it to me. 
  • Example ... DAVIS 4th Final Draft 
  • My email address is Richard.Davis@sfisd.org ... double check it and make sure you type it correctly. Remember, the internet expects you to spell everything correctly. 

  • LEAVE YOUR SOURCE AND NOTE ENVELOPES IN THE ROOM ... preferably in the black crate on the cart up front. 

  • If you were absent yesterday, you also need to make up the 9 week test. Make up tests are in an envelope on my desk. 
  • Exams for those who needed more time to finish are in a separate envelope on my desk as well. 
  • Exams must be finished today. 


  • Enjoy your Spring Break. Stay safe. Make good decisions. We have one more grading period to go in your senior year - and it will go by faster than any point in your career as a student. 
  • Keep in mind - if you do not get a paper turned in today, you might get a couple of days to get it in late .. but by Tuesday or Wednesday, I will be contacting parents to let them know you are in danger of failing English IV and not graduating. We’ve had that talk already and you knew what the stakes were. So I would strongly suggest getting your paper in today OR at least emailing me to let me know when I will receive the final copy so that I know you’re on it and being accountable.  

Monday, March 4, 2019

Monday, March 4 & Tuesday March 5 ... Rough Draft Submissions Begin, Works Cited, and Other Stuff






  • Also, make sure it contains parenthetical documentation and has a works cited page at the end

Once the rough draft is complete AND you have the formatting, citations, and Works Cited page correct, you will submit your rough draft to me on Canvas.  Save a copy of your rough draft to your desktop on the laptop and upload the file to Canvas.

IF YOU CANNOT GET IT UPLOADED TO CANVAS, SHARE IT WITH ME VIA WORD ONLINE

    • Click the SHARE button
    • Enter my email - Richard.Davis@sfisd.org


The rest of this is just repeating the information from last week so you'll have it easily accessible as well.

Below are some links that will help you at least get started with your rough draft and the MLA REQUIREMENTS of the research paper. No, I don’t know why requirements is in all caps, but I’m typing this on my phone so I’m not going to edit it. Anyway, read through them. They’ll help. There will be questions ... be patient. We’ll get them answered. 

Basically, for parenthetical documentation within the paper, anytime you quote or use info from a source, YOU MUST (all caps on purpose for emphasis) use parenthetical citations within the paper to attribute credit to the original source - which will be listed on your Works Cited Page. 

To cite a Gale database article, you’ll put the author’s last name in parenthesis before the period. For example ... 

The proper way to use parenthetical documentation would look like this (Davis). 

It could be that the article doesn’t have an author listed .. in that case the title of the work would be in parenthesis. UNLESS .. there is more than one source with the same title .. in which case you would put the name of the publication. 

If the author, article, or publication is named in the sentence, there is no further need for parenthetical documentation. For example ... 

According to Davis, if you list the author’s name then you don’t have to document it separately.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Monday, February 25 ... Finishing Research, MLA Format, and Starting the Rough Draft

First things first ... I am out this morning to take care of some unplanned personal business. My apologies for not being there - I know we’re working on a lot research-wise and I need to be there. 
  • Thus ... you have some additional time if needed to wrap up your sources and notes. 
  • Also ... the rough draft due date will be moved to midnight, Monday, March 4
  • Final Drafts still due by midnight, March 8. 

Reviews/Models for MLA Format and Parenthetitical Citation ...

Below are some links that will help you at least get started with your rough draft and the MLA REQUIREMENTS of the research paper. No, I don’t know why requirements is in all caps, but I’m typing this on my phone so I’m not going to edit it. Anyway, read through them. They’ll help. There will be questions ... be patient. We’ll get them answered. 

Basically, for parenthetical documentation within the paper, anytime you quote or use info from a source, YOU MUST (all caps on purpose for emphasis) use parenthetical citations within the paper to attribute credit to the original source - which will be listed on your Works Cited Page. 

To cite a Gale database article, you’ll put the author’s last name in parenthesis before the period. For example ... 

The proper way to use parenthetical documentation would look like this (Davis). 

It could be that the article doesn’t have an author listed .. in that case the title of the work would be in parenthesis. UNLESS .. there is more than one source with the same title .. in which case you would put the name of the publication. 

If the author, article, or publication is named in the sentence, there is no further need for parenthetical documentation. For example ... 

According to Davis, if you list the author’s name then you don’t have to document it separately.

Check the resources. Email me with questions. Be productive today. 


Friday, February 22, 2019

Friday, February 22 ... Research and SOME MINOR CALENDAR TWEAKS!


  • Source and Note Cards are DUE ON FRIDAY!!!! MONDAY!!!
    • if you need to access the Gale Database away from school, the password is: indians

  • We will write ROUGH DRAFTS IN CLASS NEXT WEEK!

  • WE WILL EDIT AND PRODUCE FINAL DRAFTS THE WEEK AFTER!

  • THE FINA:L DRAFT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER WILL REPLACE THE NINE WEEK EXAM GRADE!

11 Instructional Days Until SPRING BREAK!

  • Source "Card" Sheets and Note "Card" Sheets are on the front cart ... 

    • Review the notes on paraphrasing and quoting before you begin ... http://www.easybib.com/guides/lessons/quoting-paraphrasing-research/
    • DO NOT MIX SOURCES ON A NOTE SHEET - MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT TO SHOW WHICH SOURCE THE NOTES ARE FROM
    • Page numbers won't be needed (or available) from database articles.
    • Make sure your notes are a mixture of direct quotes and paraphrases.
  • KEEP ALL YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE MANILA ENVELOPE YOU'RE PROVIDED.

  • Remember you need a MINIMUM of 5 sources and 60+ notes.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Wednesday, February 20 ... THE FINAL DAYS OF RESEARCH!


  • Source and Note Cards are DUE ON FRIDAY!!!!

  • We will write ROUGH DRAFTS IN CLASS NEXT WEEK!

  • WE WILL EDIT AND PRODUCE FINAL DRAFTS THE WEEK AFTER!




13 Instructional Days Until SPRING BREAK!

  • Source "Card" Sheets and Note "Card" Sheets are on the front cart ... 

    • Review the notes on paraphrasing and quoting before you begin ... http://www.easybib.com/guides/lessons/quoting-paraphrasing-research/
    • DO NOT MIX SOURCES ON A NOTE SHEET - MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT TO SHOW WHICH SOURCE THE NOTES ARE FROM
    • Page numbers won't be needed (or available) from database articles.
    • Make sure your notes are a mixture of direct quotes and paraphrases.
  • KEEP ALL YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE MANILA ENVELOPE YOU'RE PROVIDED.

  • Remember you need a MINIMUM of 5 sources and 60+ notes.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

February 13 ... Research ... and the DAY BEFORE VALENTINE'S DAY


  • Continue research ... continue working toward a working thesis.  You will turn in your working thesis (just 1 sentence) in class tomorrow.
  • Also ... it's the day before Valentine's and even if I don't really believe in that crap stuff, lots of people do .. so if your significant other does (or someone you might want to be your significant other), then don't forget.
  • If you're single .. it's just Thursday.  Carry on.




YOU NEED TO HAVE SOME IDEA BY TOMORROW HOW YOU WANT TO FORM YOUR THESIS FOR YOUR PAPER.  We will discuss next week if needed.

  • Examples ... 
    • The Beatles >>> The Beatles and Their Impact on the Civil Rights Movement
    • Medieval Torture >>> Torture and the Catholic Church During the Inquisition
  • If you are stumped ... try a quick Google search for ideas ... "Thesis Ideas for ... " or "Research Ideas for ... " and see if that helps.  If not, see me.

16 Instructional Days Until SPRING BREAK!
74 Instructional Days Until GRADUATION!



  • Source "Card" Sheets and Note "Card" Sheets are on the front cart ... 

    • Review the notes on paraphrasing and quoting before you begin ... http://www.easybib.com/guides/lessons/quoting-paraphrasing-research/
    • DO NOT MIX SOURCES ON A NOTE SHEET - MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT TO SHOW WHICH SOURCE THE NOTES ARE FROM
    • Page numbers won't be needed (or available) from database articles.
    • Make sure your notes are a mixture of direct quotes and paraphrases.
  • KEEP ALL YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE MANILA ENVELOPE YOU'RE PROVIDED.

  • Remember you need a MINIMUM of 5 sources and 60+ notes.

Monday, February 11, 2019

Monday, February 11 ... Continuing Research



Keep on breaking down your sources for your research and BEGIN thinking about the specific direction you want to go in for your paper/thesis

  • Examples ... 
    • The Beatles >>> The Beatles and Their Impact on the Civil Rights Movement
    • Medieval Torture >>> Torture and the Catholic Church During the Inquisition
  • If you are stumped ... try a quick Google search for ideas ... "Thesis Ideas for ... " or "Research Ideas for ... " and see if that helps.  If not, see me.

18 Instructional Days Until SPRING BREAK!
76 Instructional Days Until GRADUATION!



  • Source "Card" Sheets and Note "Card" Sheets are on the front cart ... 

    • Review the notes on paraphrasing and quoting before you begin ... http://www.easybib.com/guides/lessons/quoting-paraphrasing-research/
    • DO NOT MIX SOURCES ON A NOTE SHEET - MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT TO SHOW WHICH SOURCE THE NOTES ARE FROM
    • Page numbers won't be needed (or available) from database articles.
    • Make sure your notes are a mixture of direct quotes and paraphrases.
  • KEEP ALL YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE MANILA ENVELOPE YOU'RE PROVIDED.

  • Remember you need a MINIMUM of 5 sources and 60+ notes.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

February 7 ... Beginning Source and Note "Cards"


  • The sheets we will use for our sources are on the front cart (upper right shelf)- you'll only need one list of sources (and if all your sources are from the databases, it will be really easy to fill out).

  • The sheets we will use for notes (middle shelf ... much LARGER stack of paper) are there as well.
    • Review the notes on paraphrasing and quoting before you begin ... http://www.easybib.com/guides/lessons/quoting-paraphrasing-research/
    • DO NOT MIX SOURCES ON A NOTE SHEET - MAKE SURE YOUR SOURCE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT TO SHOW WHICH SOURCE THE NOTES ARE FROM
    • Page numbers won't be needed (or available) from database articles.
    • Make sure your notes are a mixture of direct quotes and paraphrases.
  • KEEP ALL YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE MANILA ENVELOPE YOU'RE PROVIDED.

  • Remember you need a MINIMUM of 5 sources and 60+ notes.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

February 6 ... Research Paper Info AND Continuing the Source Search


  • Today in class ... continue researching your topic, scanning to find usable sources, and saving them to your OneDrive.  We will begin using that information in class to create Source and Note "Cards" tomorrow. 

                                                    



ENGLISH IV RESEARCH PAPER

This research paper focuses on topics related to British culture, literature, events, places, politics, etc…past and present.    

With this project, you have the choice of how much work you are willing to do; you must meet all of the requirements for each portion of the project to be eligible for that grade.  NOTE: meeting the requirements DOES NOT GUARANTEE that you will earn the maximum points, only that you are eligible for those points.

REQUIREMENTS

Step One: Choose topic
Step Two: Find five sources. Create note cards and source cards
Step Three: Outline
Step Four: Rough draft with parenthetical documentation and works cited page
Step Five: Final copy

1.     5 sources minimum – You may use Databases (EBSCO, GALE, etc.) and reputable newspaper websites or organizations (i.e. the New York Times or the National Rifle Association’s websites).  DO NOT PULL SOURCES FROM A GOOGLE SEARCH OR USE ANY INFORMATION FROM WIKIPEDIA IN YOUR PAPER – there is a lengthy validation process necessary for using websites … ANY USE OF WIKIPEDIA WILL RESULT IN A ZERO.  All sources should be database, book, magazine or newspaper articles, or reputable organizations that relate to your topic.
2.     60+ notecards in proper format, including coding.
3.     This paper has a requirement of 900-1000 words.
4.     Other requirements:
-An outline with topics and subtopics listed
-Works Cited page written in Modern American Language (MLA) format


February 5:  Topic Assignment
February 6 – 22: Research topic/find sources/create note cards and source cards. Formulate thesis. Craft outline.  MLA Format review & Test.  Source Cards & Note Cards are a Major Grade as well.
February 25 – March 2: Write rough draft with parenthetical documentation and works cited page.  ROUGH DRAFT WILL BE SUBMITTED ON CANVAS. (ROUGH DRAFT IS A QUIZ GRADE)
March 4 – 8: Edit/Revise Rough Draft – Type FINAL COPY. (FINAL COPY IS 2 MAJOR GRADES)
March 8: FINAL DRAFTS DUE NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT, MARCH 8.  SUBMIT VIA CANVAS.
SPRING BREAK


Tuesday, February 5, 2019

February 5 ... Beginning Research




  • You will need AT LEAST 5 usable sources within your paper, so as you gather articles, you should look to exceed that number initially.  Better to have TOO MUCH information and cull it down as you determine your thesis and direction of your research.
    • AS YOU FIND ARTICLES YOU MAY USE, ALL YOU NEED TO DO TODAY IS SAVE THEM TO YOUR ONEDRIVE (there is a link to do so on the right side of the page in most of the library databases).

  • DO NOT USE GOOGLE OR WIKIPEDIA.

Friday, February 1, 2019

February 1 ... A Day to Journal .. or Vent .. or Whatever, It's Friday!


  • You know the drill ... Journal ... Quiz Grade ... 300-400 Words.

  • However ... this time, the topic is up to you.  It must be class appropriate (even though I will be the only one who will read these) and it must be a clear TOPIC ... not just some 2 page regurgitation of why you're in your feels or other nonsense.  It can be funny.  It can make me think.  It can inform me.  It could even make me react emotionally.  But it better not make me bored.  Don't be boring - no one wants to read that.  Have something to say and say it like you mean it.

  • Submit your journal to me via Canvas.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

January 30 ... Late Start ... Research Topics and Stuff


  • Today's Special Schedule ... 
  • Last Call for Research Topics ... 

  • Today you have one job ... begin making your list of your research preferences. You will need to list 5 options.  We will not have duplicate topics within a class period; and I will try to avoid too many duplicates from class to class beyond that. 
  • Using the list of topics below, use Google (or other search engines) to research what the topics is about.  You will be doing a lot of work in terms of researching, narrowing, and writing about your topic (once it is assigned) so it is CRUCIAL that it be something of some interest to you. 
  • Topics will be assigned based on the options you submit - there will be no topic changes once we begin the research process.
  • If you find a topic related to British history, literature, or prominent people from Britain you would like me to consider, add it to your list and discuss it with me tomorrow. 

Senior Research Paper Topic Options 2019

If the ABOVE LINK DOES NOT WORK, TRY THIS ONE ... Senior Topics 2019 - OneDrive Link

Monday, January 28, 2019

January 28-29 ... Researching Research Topics


  • Today you have one job ... begin making your list of your research preferences. You will need to list 5 options.  We will not have duplicate topics within a class period; and I will try to avoid too many duplicates from class to class beyond that. 
  • Using the list of topics below, use Google (or other search engines) to research what the topics is about.  You will be doing a lot of work in terms of researching, narrowing, and writing about your topic (once it is assigned) so it is CRUCIAL that it be something of some interest to you. 
  • Topics will be assigned based on the options you submit - there will be no topic changes once we begin the research process.
  • If you find a topic related to British history, literature, or prominent people from Britain you would like me to consider, add it to your list and discuss it with me tomorrow. 

Senior Research Paper Topic Options 2019

If the ABOVE LINK DOES NOT WORK, TRY THIS ONE ... Senior Topics 2019 - OneDrive Link




Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Tuesday, January 22 ... Journal ... About Yourself



    Choose one or two of the prompts below for your writing.  Usual length (300-400 words).  Quiz grade.  Submit in Canvas.
    1.  When did you first become yourself?
    2. Have you ever met someone who reminded you of yourself?
    3. What milestone makes someone an adult?
    4. How do you define “success” and “achievement”?  What is your greatest success or achievement?
    5. If you could trade one aspect of your personality for another, what would you get rid of—and what would you want in its place?
    6. Write about the first time you felt guilt.
    7. What do you need to be happy?
    8. What is the most selfless thing you’ve ever done?
    9. What do you think falling in love is like?
    10. Write about a time when someone offered you something that you weren’t sure you should accept.
    11. Are you the kind of person who likes to look back or look ahead?  Why?
    12. Do you believe in regrets?  Why or why not?

    Thursday, January 17, 2019

    LINK TO STUDENT SURVEY

    Get a laptop ... go to DAVISENG4.BLOGSPOT.COM to open up this page ... then click the link below and complete the survey.

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019SFISDSecondaryStudentClimateSurvey

    Tuesday, January 15, 2019

    Tuesday, January 15 ... Finish the Satire Journal

    Finish the journal assigned yesterday - info from yesterday copied and pasted below so you don't even have to go back (all info is also provided with the assignment in Canvas).



    Using the extremely antiquated article I read to you last week ("How to Be a Good Wife" from a 1950s Home Economics textbook), you will write a satirical list of 9-10 things you need to do to be a "good" ... boyfriend/girlfriend ... student ... son/daughter ... or whatever you choose.  Be creative.  Have some fun with it.

    But remember that, at the heart of satire, there is a lesson to be learned or a point being made.  Use humor, sarcasm, irony, etc ... but again ... and I STRESS ... have a purpose for your satire and be sure that you accomplish it.


    • 9-10 Items in your list
    • 2-3 Sentences per item
    • Must contain: HUMOR or SARCASM or IRONY
    • Must also: make a valid and effective point to your reader
    • QUIZ GRADE
    Submit through Canvas no later than midnight tomorrow (1/15/2019) or it will be considered late.  We will work on it in class tomorrow as well.  Late work accepted until midnight on Friday (1/18/2019).

    The original reading "How to Be a Good Wife" is below...


    Monday, January 14, 2019

    Monday, January 14 ... Satire Journal

    Using the extremely antiquated article I read to you last week ("How to Be a Good Wife" from a 1950s Home Economics textbook), you will write a satirical list of 9-10 things you need to do to be a "good" ... boyfriend/girlfriend ... student ... son/daughter ... or whatever you choose.  Be creative.  Have some fun with it.

    But remember that, at the heart of satire, there is a lesson to be learned or a point being made.  Use humor, sarcasm, irony, etc ... but again ... and I STRESS ... have a purpose for your satire and be sure that you accomplish it.


    • 9-10 Items in your list
    • 2-3 Sentences per item
    • Must contain: HUMOR or SARCASM or IRONY
    • Must also: make a valid and effective point to your reader
    • QUIZ GRADE
    Submit through Canvas no later than midnight tomorrow (1/15/2019) or it will be considered late.  We will work on it in class tomorrow as well.  Late work accepted until midnight on Friday (1/18/2019).

    The original reading "How to Be a Good Wife" is below...


    Thursday, January 10, 2019

    Thursday, January 10 ... Review Satire and Read "My Mother Never Worked"

    Essential Question - WHY is satire a more effective tool for criticizing society and improving society than a direct approach?

    • SATIRE is a literary technique in which behaviors or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society.  What sets SATIRE apart from other forms of social and political protest is HUMOR.
    • HUMOR allows the writer or speaker the opportunity to connect with the reader despite possible differences in thoughts and ideologies - humor helps to break down the walls.


    • Read "My Mother Never Worked" as a class - as we read, underline or circle anything within the essay that seems or sounds like "work"
    • After reading, answer the reading analysis questions that go with the essay.

    Wednesday, January 9, 2019

    Wednesday, January 9 ... Finishing the Journal

    Finish the journal assigned yesterday.

    • Based on what you have seen from other seniors in your previous years of high school and what you anticipate will be the obstacles you will face this semester, you will craft a "HOW TO SURVIVE SENIORITIS" article.  
      • In it, you will need to discuss the dangers that second semester seniors face in high school and provide 5 goals that second semester seniors (LIKE YOU!) should strive toward.  
      • Explain for each goal HOW it will help and WHY it is crucial to being successful in surviving the FINAL SEMESTER (hopefully) of high school.
    MUST BE SUBMITTED IN CANVAS.



    QUIZ GRADE - 300-400 Words - Must be submitted in Canvas by midnight 1/9 to be on time.  Late work will be accepted until midnight on Saturday (but late penalties will be assessed).

    Tuesday, January 8, 2019

    January 8 ... Welcome Back and 2nd Semester Goals Journal


    • Based on what you have seen from other seniors in your previous years of high school and what you anticipate will be the obstacles you will face this semester, you will craft a "HOW TO SURVIVE SENIORITIS" article.  
      • In it, you will need to discuss the dangers that second semester seniors face in high school and provide 5 goals that second semester seniors (LIKE YOU!) should strive toward.  
      • Explain for each goal HOW it will help and WHY it is crucial to being successful in surviving the FINAL SEMESTER (hopefully) of high school.
    MUST BE SUBMITTED IN CANVAS.



    QUIZ GRADE - 300-400 Words - Must be submitted in Canvas by midnight 1/9 to be on time ... but today is the only day you will have time to work on it in class.  Late work will be accepted until midnight on Saturday (but late penalties will be assessed).