Thursday, December 16, 2010

FRIDAY December 17

OBJECTIVE: Students will begin researching the author they chose for their research paper.

JOURNAL: FREE WRITE

AGENDA: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #12

2) Laptop Activity: Beginning Research: Students will begin research on the author they chose for their research paper.  They will organize the information they collect into the following categories: Family Background/Childhood, Education, Stories/Novels, Awards/Noteworthy Achievements, Death/Current Status, and Miscellaneous Facts.

HOMEWORK: Research Update: Inform Ms. Winberg of your progress on your research paper.  What type of information have you gathered so far?  Are you having trouble finding information in any of the major categories?  What have you found out about the author you feel is very interesting?  Do you have any other concerns with the research process?

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