Friday, May 31, 2019
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.
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 ...
- What is the significance of the title of his novel Brave New World?
- When was the novel Brave New World written?
- What type (genre) of novel is it?
- 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
- As you finish your rough drafts, look at the example here to double check your MLA formatting:
- 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 ...
- List the Author's Name (if available), Article Name, and where you retrieved it (Gale ... EBSCO ... etc) IF it came from one of the databases.
- If you got it elsewhere, you will need to list the source in full MLA format.
- 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 ...
- List the Author's Name (if available), Article Name, and where you retrieved it (Gale ... EBSCO ... etc) IF it came from one of the databases.
- If you got it elsewhere, you will need to list the source in full MLA format.
- 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.
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