Friday, October 31, 2014

• Remember that you must turn in your outline to me today. 
• You must also share your Beowulf research paper on Google Docs.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Continue writing your prompts on the writing prompt Google Doc. Do not share it with me again. Once is all you have to share it.

• Take a look at my Beowulf Example Paper. Keep in mind that this is not a complete paper. I only have an introduction and the the first key point done along with the works cited page started. I would also write about his strength and ethics while including two outside sources. This paper would also have a conclusion.
• Continue working on your Beowulf research paper. You should be finished with your research and started on the actual paper. Take a look at my example introduction if you need to. If you feel stuck come and see me. 
• Make sure you share your Beowulf Google Doc with me ONE TIME. I will be giving you feedback as you are working on it.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

•  Be creative! This can be from the perspective of a zombie, a passenger, reporter, or whatever you can come up with. Be descriptive in your writing.

• We worked on your Beowulf research paper. You should be finishing up your research. Once you start your paper make sure you share it with me in Google Docs so I can start giving you feedback.

Here is the example of an introduction for the Beowulf research paper that I showed you on Monday. 

Take a look at it here: Beowulf Introduction and How to set up your paper

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

• Back by popular demand! Today's writing prompt:  

 

 You need to create a Google Doc titled:
 (your name)writing prompt and share it with me. This is where you will do your writing prompts for at least the next two weeks.

• Continue researching to find at least two sources to support your Beowulf research paper.
• Once you have your sources you need to start writing your paper. Remember it must be formatted in MLA style.
• As soon as you start your Beowulf paper you need to share it with me. Title your paper in Google Docs (your name)Beowulf. 
• The paper must be shared with me by Friday October 31st.

Monday, October 27, 2014

• I checked for questions about the Beowulf research paper you are writing. 
• Questions about MLA formatting. Remember your paper has to be formatted using MLA.
• We talked about outlines and how to create an outline for your research paper. This Outlining Paper is a good resource for how to write an outline and what should be included. 
• You will create your Outline using the Outline Handout. This will be due by Friday. Do not forget that you need to include your thesis statement. 
• Also, by this Friday the 31st you must have shared your research paper with me on Google Docs. I want to see that you have actually started writing. I will not be grading the content but rather you will get a participation grade for starting your paper. 

Friday, October 24, 2014

Today is Homecoming Day! We did not have class today.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

• Today we talked about conducting "real" academic research. We talked about the various academic databases and what it means to have peer reviewed information. 
• I explained how to use EBSCO host to search for academic research. The login and password are:

• anadarko
• warrior

• I also explained how to do research if you were using Google and how to make sure you are using legitimate academic quality information. 
• The Beowulf research paper will be due at midnight Friday, November 7th. It MUST be submitted to me as a Google Document.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Today was a data day so we were only in class for half a day. We also had an assembly at 10am with the Victims Impact Panel. 

So today was a catch up day for 1st and 2nd hour. I did not see the other hours.

Monday, October 20, 2014

• Today we talked about the comparative essay that we wrote the final two days before fall break. If you didn't turn it in it is due by the end of today or it will go in the grade book as a zero. Remember that it is counted the same as a test. 
• I briefly went over the Beowulf Research Paper that we are starting. Today we will be looking at how to format a paper for MLA style. The Purdue OWL website is the best source for formatting and citing your paper correctly. 
• This is the MLA PowerPoint that I used during our discussion.
• We started working on the MLA Practice Page at the end of class. Answer the questions on page one and then complete a works cited page using the sources on page two.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

We finished watching "Beowulf" today.
 

• Today we began work on the compare and contrast essay. You should try to pick one scene or a specific plot line to compare with the book. 
• The paper should be at lease two pages hand written.
• You MUST turn in your graphic organizer with the rubric on the other side with your essay on Friday. If you have lost it you can print it from this link: rubric.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Today we watched "Beowulf" while completing the graphic organizer.
Tomorrow we will finish the movie and begin working on the compare and contrast essay. You should try to pick one scene or a specific plot line to compare with the book. 
You MUST turn in your graphic organizer with the rubric on the other side with your essay on Friday. If you have lost it you can print it from this link: rubric.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Today we watched the 2007 version of Beowulf. You will be completing the Compare and Contrast graphic organizer as you watch the movie. Make sure you are keeping good notes because you will be writing an essay that compares and/or contrasts the book and movie. You should try to focus on one plot line or scene when you write your paper. 

The essay will be your benchmark test in senior English. 

Monday, October 6, 2014

Today we finished working on the Beowulf comic strip.

Remember that your goal is to create a comic that demonstrates an understanding of the structure, plot, and main events of the story. The challenge is condensing the story without leaving anything out.  

Thursday, October 2, 2014

• Today we worked on the Beowulf comic. Remember this is a chance for you to demonstrate an understanding of the plot and main events of the story. It needs to include dialogue and should have captions explaining anything that needs an explanation. 
• The challenge here is figuring out how to condense the story without losing any important elements.
• You can get the Beowulf Comic here.
• Here is the grading rubric:

 

Beowulf Comic Strip

Assignment

1.                        The comic MUST be in sequential order. (25 points)

2.                        It MUST include all of the main events of the story. (25 points)

3.                        The comic MUST have dialogue. (25 points)

This assignment will be graded based on the criteria listed above along with the amount of effort that went into creating the comic (25 points).

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

• Today we read all of Part II, finishing Beowulf. 
• We discussed the story as we were reading.
• In place of a test we are creating a comic that explains the Plot and Main Points throughout the story. 
• Comic Strip Handout 
• Here are the instructions: 
•  
  
• Beowulf Comic Strip
  Assignment
  1.                        The comic MUST be in sequential order. (25 points)
  2.                        It MUST include all of the main events of the story. (25 points)
  3.                        The comic MUST have dialogue. (25 points)
  
  
  This assignment will be graded based on the criteria listed above along with the amount of effort that went into creating the comic (25 points).