Homework 8/30/09

Period 4
1. at least 3 pages of essay in sequence. Start with the intro.
2. the sources worksheet where you gather all the info you have for your source
3. The beginning of a works cited/bibliography page. typed.

Period 5
1. at least 3 pages of essay in sequence. Start with the intro.
2. the sources worksheet where you gather all the info you have for your source
3. Extra credit- The beginning of a works cited/bibliography page. typed.

Homework 8/26/09

I know that all of you are in different stages of your paper. Do what you can. Work consistently. Just WORK ON YOUR ESSAY!!!
Don't know what to work on?
- update your outline
- check to see if it still makes sense
- perfect your introduction paragraph
- Keep writing body paragraphs
- read your bible and try to learn how to cite things
- proofread what you have

Homework 8/25/09

Period 4

Post Vocab sentences

Make sure that your Introduction and 1st body paragraph are close to flawless.

Continue to do research.
Bring into class: Intro + 1st body paragraph typed

Period 5
1. Post vocab sentences
2. Fix any parts of your paper that you can.
3. Bring into class: Intro + 2 body paragraphs.
Continue to do research.

Tomorrow's Appointments
Period 5
Amber 2:45

Adrianna 5:00
Chelsea 5:45
Kevin 6:30

Thursday's Appointments
Raymond 6:00
Anna 6:30
Rashad 7:00
remaining students in order of priority
Myra
Michelle
Hope
Angie
Yohita
Kajioka
Belen
Calvin
Ty
Jacob
Mike
Stacey

Homework

Period 4
Write a second body paragraph. Typed. Rough draft.

Period 5
Write a third body paragraph. Typed. Rough draft

HOMEWORK

Period 4 & 5
1.CONTINUE TO RESEARCH AND TAKE NOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Bring your library list with call numbers.
3.Organize your research materials in the order discussed in class and put them in A BINDER WITH DIVIDERS.
(THIS IS ALL THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE LIBRARY, but MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NOTEBOOK PAPER TO TAKE NOTES ON.)

Do not forget to bring a photo ID.

Homework 8/20/09

Period 4
1. Email outline, If you haven't already done so.
2. Revise your body paragraph and Introduction.
3. Go to Escondido public library website and look up books in the catalog. Write or print a list with at least 3 sources you could
4. Organize your research. You will get points for it, tomorrow.

Period 5
1. Get started on your second body paragraph. Bring it in typed and double spaced. TITLE IT SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH.
2. Go to Escondido public library website and look up books in the catalog. Write or print a list with at least 3 sources you could

Update

Sorry that I forgot to post this sooner, but I have now added a link to the Writing PowerPoint in the Important Information section (LOOK TO THE RIGHT)

I also added a new poll. Please vote.

THE HOMEWORK IS BELOW!!

Homework 8/19/09

Period 4

1. Read through the bible and complete the bibliography worksheet.
2. Revise your introduction paragraph.
3. Do more research and organize sources and notes in a folder or in a section in your binder. I will check this and you will get credit for it.
4. Email me a copy of your most recent I-V outline ASAP

Period 5

1. Read through the bible and complete the bibliography worksheet.
2. Do more research and organize sources and notes in a folder or in a section in your binder. I will check this and you will get credit for it.
3. Start thinking of who your writing buddy will be.
4. Email me a copy of your most recent I-V outline ASAP

Homework

Period 4

1. Type a rough draft of one of your introduction paragraphs. Leave spaces for your citations.
For example:
"The climatic change impact is presented for all 50 states" ( ).
2. Bring in 3 resources. [As many different types as you can bring]

Period 5
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Revise your Introduction Paragraph
3. Type a rough draft of one of your introduction paragraphs. Leave spaces for your citations.
For example:

"The climatic change impact is presented for all 50 states" ( ).

4. Bring in 3 resources. [As many different types as you can bring]

Answer the poll to the Right

Then, look below to see your homework.

Homework 8/17/09

Period 4

1. 2 pages worth of Cornell notes based on the topics in your outline.
2. Fix your introduction paragraph and bring in a revised copy [DOUBLE-SPACED. TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT] Remember that a paragraph consists of 4-6 sentences.
3. Post vocab sentences

Period 5
1. 2 pages worth of Cornell notes based on the topics in your outline.
2. Fix your introduction paragraph and bring in a revised copy [DOUBLE-SPACED. TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT] Remember that a paragraph consists of 4-6 sentences.

3. Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework for tomorrow

Period 4 & 5
1. typed Ms. Ramirez (I-V. No typed sentences) outline WITH the name of at least 3 sources in their corresponding paragraph. (put it under the roman numeral that you are going to use it in)

2. Typed rough draft of Introduction paragraph. Double-spaced.
The writing PowerPoint I showed in class has a link below in case you want to see the example of hook, background and thesis. :)
Writing PowerPoint

Period 4 ONLY
3. Study for vocab Quiz (if you did not get the vocab, FIND SOMEONE) It will not be a suitable excuse tomorrow to not take the quiz.

PERIOD 5 WILL HAVE THE QUIZ TUESDAY

Homework 8/13/09

Period 4 & 5

- Create an I - V outline using your bubble cluster

ex:
I. Intro
II. 1st category
a. things to include for category
b. things to include for category
III. 2nd category

AND SO ON...

homework 8/12/09

Period 4

• Write down at least 3 research questions and answer them through your research.
• Bring in all of your sources and an updated version (if you have altered it) of your Graphic Organizer

Period 5

• Bring in all of your sources
• Take 2 pages worth of notes on your topic.

Homework 8/11/09

Period 4

1. Research
2. Bring in 2 sources (book, print out of website, magazine article, etc)
3. Copy of Completed graphic organizer (AS CLOSE TO A THESIS AS POSSIBLE)

Period 5

1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Research
3. Bring in 2 sources (book, print out of website, magazine article, etc)
4. Copy of Completed graphic organizer (AS CLOSE TO A THESIS AS POSSIBLE)

Homework 8/10/09

Period 4 & 5

1. Post Vocab sentences (5th period, disregard)

2. Read and Highlight the Thesis packet

3. Begin to fill out the TOPIC graphic organizer
main bubble = topic (i.e. twins)
the 4 bubbles = possible thesis (i.e. twins are the best, twins should be separated, twins are smarter than non-twins, twins are better at sports)
the 3 bubbles= support for the thesis ( i.e. "Time magazine article by Joseph Conrad indicates that twins should be separated...")

*If you have trouble with Graphic Organizer, ask Yohita, Jessica K., Belen, Arieanna or Jacob :)

Homework 8/7/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Read the syllabus. You will have a quiz on the syllabus on Monday.