Several of you have asked for extra practice problems to work on over break. That is a great idea and a good way to get a head start. Bert has posted a link to some websites to practice.
You can also go to CPM student skill builders for practice reviewing material from chapter 6 and chapter 7. Under the header "Algebra Connections" there is a pulldown menu with practice problem sets divided by topic.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Your Anthropology Paper
As part of our phase two anthropology consideration, you will be asked to craft a paper reflecting on an individual extension question which stems from a further investigation of one of your group’s original questions.
WHAT? A 3-5 page paper that we’ll put through the multi-draft writing process. You will be expected to:
• Reference your original question
• State how your new extension question stems from your original question
• Show evidence of concrete detail, supported by cogent commentary*
• Include at least three MLA annotations*
• Include a bibliography with a least three primary sources: two can be from your first phase research and one must be a new article addressing your extension question*
• Include your new article annotated, using the “four ink pen” process*
o New words/phrases = RED
o Your questions = BLACK
o Arguments = BLUE
o Evidence = GREEN
WHERE? * We will go over this in Sally’s core.
WHEN? Some internal deadlines / due dates:
• Wednesday, 11/26: Submit your extension question, along with your weekly reflection in an email to your advisor
• Tuesday – Thursday/Friday, 12/2-5: Research and brainstorm your extension question
• Friday, 12/5: Begin writing your paper
• Monday, 12/8: RD due
• Wednesday, 12/10: EG due
• Friday, 12/12: RRD due
• Friday, 12/19: FD due
HOW? In designated cores over the next few weeks, as well as Sally’s core, you will be given time to do research as you seek to reflect upon, if not answer, your extension question. This question will be one that either came to you or was suggested to you through your peers’ questions (posted to your group’s blog). Once you’ve done adequate research, you will then craft a 3-5 page paper addressing your extension question. We will use class time to edit and revise drafts; that said, this writing project will also necessitate work at home. Thus, you should plan/organize your time accordingly. We will be working fast and smart; if you know that you’re going to be absent for any part of the weeks prior to December 19th, be sure to confer with your advisor in order to develop a strategy to complete this important work! (Don’t make us come looking for you!!)
WHY: For the love of anthropology and our commitment to life-long learning!!
WHAT? A 3-5 page paper that we’ll put through the multi-draft writing process. You will be expected to:
• Reference your original question
• State how your new extension question stems from your original question
• Show evidence of concrete detail, supported by cogent commentary*
• Include at least three MLA annotations*
• Include a bibliography with a least three primary sources: two can be from your first phase research and one must be a new article addressing your extension question*
• Include your new article annotated, using the “four ink pen” process*
o New words/phrases = RED
o Your questions = BLACK
o Arguments = BLUE
o Evidence = GREEN
WHERE? * We will go over this in Sally’s core.
WHEN? Some internal deadlines / due dates:
• Wednesday, 11/26: Submit your extension question, along with your weekly reflection in an email to your advisor
• Tuesday – Thursday/Friday, 12/2-5: Research and brainstorm your extension question
• Friday, 12/5: Begin writing your paper
• Monday, 12/8: RD due
• Wednesday, 12/10: EG due
• Friday, 12/12: RRD due
• Friday, 12/19: FD due
HOW? In designated cores over the next few weeks, as well as Sally’s core, you will be given time to do research as you seek to reflect upon, if not answer, your extension question. This question will be one that either came to you or was suggested to you through your peers’ questions (posted to your group’s blog). Once you’ve done adequate research, you will then craft a 3-5 page paper addressing your extension question. We will use class time to edit and revise drafts; that said, this writing project will also necessitate work at home. Thus, you should plan/organize your time accordingly. We will be working fast and smart; if you know that you’re going to be absent for any part of the weeks prior to December 19th, be sure to confer with your advisor in order to develop a strategy to complete this important work! (Don’t make us come looking for you!!)
WHY: For the love of anthropology and our commitment to life-long learning!!
Multiplication and Division Practice
Hey all, for those who want to get their multiplication and division skills honed to a razor-sharp capacity, here's some sites with various drills and fun games (check out TimezAttack!). Enjoy.
Gamequarium
multiplication.com
Mathmagician
Multiplication Facts Practice
Helping With Math
Gamequarium
multiplication.com
Mathmagician
Multiplication Facts Practice
Helping With Math
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Biography/Autobiography/Memoir Oral Book Review
Ladies! As I mentioned in the beginning of this week's Reading Workshops, you'll be asked to read a biography/autobiography/memoir of your choice and then present an oral book report on your selection in the coming new year (2009!) For those of you who like to plan ahead, I'm giving you this assignment a tad bit early! Basically you should choose a book on a person that interests you, read it, and then prepare the oral presentation (we will discuss this more thoroughly in class before the winter break). Be sure as you read to mark passages that are particularly riveting, as you'll need to begin your formal oral presentation with a short reading.
Here are the details of the presentation format, so you can begin thinking about it. Remember, we WILL go over this in class...I'll include it now so that you can stay abreast of what's ahead! (Get it??)
Oral Book Report Format
Please use a 3x5 or 4x6 card or paper cut to that size. In the upper right hand corner, head the card with your name and the date. On the left hand side of the card list the following:
Title (underlined)
Author’s Name
Year of publication or copyright date
Number of pages
This card must be given to me at the beginning of your presentation. It will be the card I shall use to critique your report.
Begin your oral book report by reading an excerpt from your book. This excerpt’s length is to be approximately one to one and a half minutes when read. Next, tell why you chose that particular excerpt to introduce your book. IT IS AT THIS TIME THAT YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR BOOK’S TITLE, AUTHOR, PUBLICATION YEAR AND NUMBER OF PAGES.
Briefly highlight the plot of your story. Do not tell the entire story or anything that would ruin another’s reading of the story.
Focus now on how the book has served you by addressing the following questions:
1. What is one specific lesson about life that you, as a young woman in the beginning of the 21st century, learned?
2. What is the greatest strength of your author as a writer?
3. If your biography were to win an award, what might that award be and why?
End your book report by indicating to what degree you would recommend or not recommend your book, or what reservations you would have in recommending your book.
In your oral delivery, strive for a strong, clear, modulated voice and avoid beginning with “OK” or “Ummm” or using too many “like’s” etc. Try to have a memorable ending statement.
Use note cards or small slips of paper as necessary. These cards are for your use. Do not write out everything on your cards so that you speak to the class in your own words and give evidence that you have practiced your report. (I will ask to see these cards after your deliver your report.)
Here are the details of the presentation format, so you can begin thinking about it. Remember, we WILL go over this in class...I'll include it now so that you can stay abreast of what's ahead! (Get it??)
Oral Book Report Format
Please use a 3x5 or 4x6 card or paper cut to that size. In the upper right hand corner, head the card with your name and the date. On the left hand side of the card list the following:
Title (underlined)
Author’s Name
Year of publication or copyright date
Number of pages
This card must be given to me at the beginning of your presentation. It will be the card I shall use to critique your report.
Begin your oral book report by reading an excerpt from your book. This excerpt’s length is to be approximately one to one and a half minutes when read. Next, tell why you chose that particular excerpt to introduce your book. IT IS AT THIS TIME THAT YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR BOOK’S TITLE, AUTHOR, PUBLICATION YEAR AND NUMBER OF PAGES.
Briefly highlight the plot of your story. Do not tell the entire story or anything that would ruin another’s reading of the story.
Focus now on how the book has served you by addressing the following questions:
1. What is one specific lesson about life that you, as a young woman in the beginning of the 21st century, learned?
2. What is the greatest strength of your author as a writer?
3. If your biography were to win an award, what might that award be and why?
End your book report by indicating to what degree you would recommend or not recommend your book, or what reservations you would have in recommending your book.
In your oral delivery, strive for a strong, clear, modulated voice and avoid beginning with “OK” or “Ummm” or using too many “like’s” etc. Try to have a memorable ending statement.
Use note cards or small slips of paper as necessary. These cards are for your use. Do not write out everything on your cards so that you speak to the class in your own words and give evidence that you have practiced your report. (I will ask to see these cards after your deliver your report.)
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