Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013


Today's Tasks

1. Introduction to Informative Writing

a. Download, make a copy, and save the following notes for Informative Essay Writing:

b. Download, make a copy, and save the following Informative Essay Assignment:


2. Introduction to Inquiry/Research

a. Why do research?
b. What kinds of websites and sources are best to use? What are the dangers of google, wikipedia, etc?
c. Why are we seeking to use outside sources?
d. What things need to be included when citing outside sources?
          i. In-Text Citations
                      MLA In-Text Citation Notes
          ii. Works Cited page
                      Sample Works Cited Page
e. What should an MLA Paper Look Like
          iii. MLA Formatting
                      MLA Paper Formatting

3. Introduction to Noodle Tools

a. Making an account for yourself. Step by step.
b. Explore and do some preliminary research.
c. Start to form some ideas.

4. Homework

a. We will pass off the November Home Reading book next class.
b. Choose a book for December. You will submit your choice next class.
b. Study your vocabulary and grammar daily.
c. Be ready to start into full research and write mode for the research/informative essay next class!







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