*Read: 10m
*Study Hall
9/29/19
Monday, September 30th--sub
*Read: 10m
*Journal #8: Do fiction authors do research?
---What research topic(s) might your author have explored in order to make the book more accurate, realistic, or interesting? Can you tell if the writing is informed by research? If so, how can you tell? What details could only be presented by an author who'd done at least a little (maybe a lot of) research? If you can't tell, what is it about your book that makes you think an author could maybe write it without doing any research?
*FINISH Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
---Due TONIGHT, 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
*Journal #8: Do fiction authors do research?
---What research topic(s) might your author have explored in order to make the book more accurate, realistic, or interesting? Can you tell if the writing is informed by research? If so, how can you tell? What details could only be presented by an author who'd done at least a little (maybe a lot of) research? If you can't tell, what is it about your book that makes you think an author could maybe write it without doing any research?
*FINISH Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
---Due TONIGHT, 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
9/26/19
Thursday, September 26th
*Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
9/24/19
Wednesday, September 25th
---Look for one line that relates to a larger, researchable topic.
---Table-share (line & topic)
*Listen/Read NPR mini-feature story, "Let Grow"
---ALWAYS Sign in with "G" icon.
*Set up Scrible Account (Scrible.com)
*Install Scrible Chrome Extension
*Install Scrible Toolbar
*On "Let Grow" tab, hit red "S" . . . then hit "G" icon.
---Check scrible.com to see if it worked.
*OBJECTIVE: Get acquainted with feature writing and the Scrible toolbar.
9/23/19
Tuesday, September 24th
*Read: 10m
*Write:
---Journal # 7: Narrative/Research
------Think about the book you're currently reading--the situations and characters it presents and the ideas it carries. Use a T-chart to brainstorm a list of research topics that might relate to your book, and for each topic, jot a brief note about how the book relates to that topic.
------Need more examples of possible research topics?
*Share: One from each table . . .
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TONIGHT before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: We will explore the link between the stories of individuals and the larger contexts in which they occur.
*Write:
---Journal # 7: Narrative/Research
------Think about the book you're currently reading--the situations and characters it presents and the ideas it carries. Use a T-chart to brainstorm a list of research topics that might relate to your book, and for each topic, jot a brief note about how the book relates to that topic.
------Need more examples of possible research topics?
*Share: One from each table . . .
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TONIGHT before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: We will explore the link between the stories of individuals and the larger contexts in which they occur.
9/22/19
Monday, September 23rd
*Read: 10m
*Turnitin.com Leftovers
*Workshop-time: Process feedback.
*FINAL DRAFT DUE Tuesday before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: Develop and strengthen your writing.
*Turnitin.com Leftovers
*Workshop-time: Process feedback.
*FINAL DRAFT DUE Tuesday before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: Develop and strengthen your writing.
9/19/19
Friday, September 20th
*Book Talk: Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
*Read: 10 min
*Works Cited: Manual Walkthrough
*Turnitin.com
---log in / set up account (if necessary)
---enroll in class
---submit sample assignment from GoogleDrive
------NOT YOUR ESSAY DRAFT!
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: Acquaint ourselves with digital tools to assist in the writing process.
*Read: 10 min
*Works Cited: Manual Walkthrough
*Turnitin.com
---log in / set up account (if necessary)
---enroll in class
---submit sample assignment from GoogleDrive
------NOT YOUR ESSAY DRAFT!
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: Acquaint ourselves with digital tools to assist in the writing process.
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