English 10 Wednesday, February 29

Great news! I scheduled one extra day in the writing lab--this means you have all period Wednesday and all period Friday to work on your argumentative research paper.

Things to consider today:

• Sit in your assigned seats 
• Work on your paper--time is running short and this is worth 250 points
• I will not accept ANY late papers
• Spend today completing your paper. If you are finished you can use the follow link to help you figure out MLA format. However, if you aren't at that point yet, I will go over this with you on Friday.

For MLA examples of In-Text Citations and Works Cited Page
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1p_-Cs6dBPshMyN8UiOywQKTDrKw9m5fV1_KsMSnR4zI/edit

For other examples, such as how to cite internet sources and books, go to the following link:
http://www.uvu.edu/owl/infor/Style%20Guides-MLA%20Format%202011.pdf

HINT--If you are quoting sources from articles found on the SIRS website, the citations are already done for you!!! Go back to the article (through the pioneer.uen.org) and click on your article. At the bottom of the page, you will find your citation.

Again--we will review this Friday, but if you are ready to start working on this--do so now.

Honors 11 Tuesday, February 28

Today we did our final ACT English review in class. This is not something that needs to be made up.
Next time, we will do our final Reading review for the ACT--that will be our last day preparing.

Homework: Due Monday, March 5
Read another 20 pages from your informational text--this will make a total of 60 pages total. Like the past two assignments, you need to read, summarize the main ideas, and write one additional paragraph describing how it adds to your focus question. Be specific in this paragraph.


Due Next time-- for some of you--Reminder--Anyone who hasn't turned in their first research assignment needs to do so by next time or else it falls into the over one week policy and will not be accepted without 2 late passes.

English 10 Monday, February 27

Today we continued working on our research papers in the writing lab. We will be in the lab one more day before we turn them in Friday, March 2. There will be no late papers accepted!!!

We will review MLA format next time.

Honors 11 Friday, February 24

I was absent today but if you missed, this is what we did:
We took the reading test from ACT 4MC. This was completed in class. Students were able to work on their own to complete and grade the test. Class was short due to an assembly, so that was all we had time for.

Homework:

• Students will read 20 new pages from their informational text. After reading, they will write a one page summary (double space--don't use up a lot of space for your name, period, etc...I want a full page!) of the main ideas. This will help you in your research, but also prep you for extracting the main idea in preparation for your ACT next week. 
• Students will also write one paragraph reflecting on how this reading material helped answer your research focus question--or if you read something that helped you formulate a new question to focus on.
• Students will turn in this assignment WITH their previous summary/paragraph that I already graded, checked off, scored, and commented on. I need to see all your work to ensure that you are not just spitting out the same information (or heaven forbid, using the same assignment!) If you don't turn in the previous assignment with the new assignment you will be docked points!

English 10 Thursday, February 23

Students! I'm sorry I'm out sick today--I'm at the hospital getting some tests done on me and the baby. Everything will be fine but Please please please be on your best behavior while I'm gone today. Work on your paper--this is due in 3 class periods and worth 250 points! I've taken the time to write a rubric for you to follow today in class along with an example body paragraph for you to follow if you'd like. Don't waste your time. This paper can't be turned in late. Love and miss you! Mrs. Jaynes

Today we went to the writing lab to write our research papers. You will have three days, in class, to write this paper. Don't waste time. This assignment is worth 250 points. See see or print off rubric, click on link below:
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1Y3K5ZS3Xw2ws3A_WVdJ1ynLmfk3DHFs6_0_4TusabtI/edit


Today, you should focus on typing your introduction paragraph, which you drafted in class last period. Next, move onto your two body paragraphs. For example of a body paragraph, with each component explained, click on link below: HINT to see how the comments match up to the various parts of the paragraph, click on the highlighted or bolded words and the appropriate comment describing that part of the paragraph will show up.
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/152UmvQbi3YL_k8wTURqcG6MbsDRgZWeHBrBkQOoT0J0/edit

Homework: None-- but keep in mind your final research paper is due on Friday, March 2nd. No Late Papers or you will only receive half credit!!!

Honors 11 Wednesday, February 22

Objective: Work on timing for the ACT.

What we did in class today: We worked on the English portion of 4MC--We broke each section into 9 minutes and ensured we could successfully answer 15 questions in those 9 minutes.

Homework: DUE Tuesday, February 28
Another one page summary on 20 NEW pages from your informational text. You will also have to write another paragraph assessing how the information helps your question or changes the direction of your research.  You will be turning in this assignment with the previous assignment I graded, so I can see your progress.

English 10 Tuesday, February 21

Today in class we prepared an outline for the research paper. Next time in class, we will be going to the writing lab to draft the paper. Students should have an introduction drafted by the end of today along with a clear thesis and outline.

For example introduction paragraph-- click on link below

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1V_Yg3fylXamnKPZsdzW6M6NIxTfRPKtGpGWIOdb2UTk/edit

Homework: Finish drafting introduction paragraph and outline if you didn't finish in class.