Freshmen: Today we covered several things: First, we started with Step One of our Seven Step Essay Process, which we called Defining the Problem. In short, we looked at the list of possible essay topics you generated yesterday and picked one, phrasing the idea as either a statement or a question. We then talked about the second step, Gathering Information, which I want you to do via Question-Based Research Strategy, which we also covered today. This involves considering what questions you and your reader need answered about your topic, listing each question on an index card, and using those cards to guide your research. As you find answers to your question, write brief answers in bullet statement form on the back of the corresponding index card, listing the source as well. Your sources need to consist of three forms: The internet, a non-internet print source, and a survey or interview you conduct. All research is due in class one week from today - bring your cards, your sources, and your survey or interview. Read for 20 minutes each night this week, and this can include reading from your sources as you conduct your research. Vocab is also due this week.
Sophomores: Today we finished Life of Pi. Your essay is due Wednesday, and vocab is due Friday.
CNF: Today we did a bevy of activities in preparation for the next chapter in Blink.
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