Tuesday, August 26, 2014

For today's writing prompt you need to explain your answer. You do not have to create a story.

• We researched the colleges we are interested in. Remember to use the assignment sheet/rubric to make sure you are getting the information that is required.
• Keep in mind that this is a research project and you will have to dig deep to get the necessary information.
• Your notes should be kept in a Google document that you will share with me by Friday.
• You should have all of your research done by Friday.
• Keep in mind that the information that you collect is going to be used in your presentation. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Today's writing prompt: Make sure you put it into a story! Do not simply tell me what you would do with them.

•   We checked for questions on the college exploration project.
• I explained how to use Google Docs to keep notes. You will create a document titled something like "college research notes" or similar to keep your notes for this project. You will then share your documents with me.
• We looked at the proper way to format website citations in MLA. Take a look at the Purdue Owl website for specific information and examples. This is a great resource. 
• With a partner students created a citation for Portland State's Undergraduate students in history webpage. 
• We then went over it as a class and wrote the citation in the correct format.

Friday, August 22, 2014
Today's writing prompt: make sure you support your reasons for wearing/not wearing the fanny pack. Give reasons!

 

·      Make a list of things you would like to know about college: how to get in, what’s it like, what are the costs, etc. Be specific.

·      Introduce the College Exploration Project

·      Students should begin brainstorming and researching.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

For today's writing prompt you will need to compare and contrast how school and prison or similar or different.

 The majority of our classes were at the test prep seminar today so I did a short ACT presentation including what the tests cover, how to prepare, and motivation.
Please take a look at my class website for links to the ACT website and a wide variety of practice tests and books.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Today we worked in the library to complete our brochures. They are due at the end of class today. They should include the following' in this order top to bottom.

• Final brochure
• Assignment sheet/rubric
• Editing sheet
• 2 rough drafts
• Brainstorming page

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

• Today we worked on our career exploration brochures in the computer lab.
• We will be in the library tomorrow to finish them up and print them. 
• Make sure you double check your spelling, grammar, organization, etc.
• The brochures are due at the end of class Wednesday August 20th.

Monday, August 18, 2014

• No writing prompt today.
• Remember that the journal in the class is for writing prompts only. Please use a different spiral notebook for other assignments. You are more than welcome to leave them in your cubby but please keep them separate.
• I showed everyone one more time how to get to the brochure templates on Word.
• We worked in the computer lab on our brochures.
• Brochures will be due at the end of class on Wednesday, August 20th.