AGENDA 12/9

Show me your thesis and get feedback before the weekend!
Introduction paragraphs need 5 components:
1) Hook (rhetorical fragments, anecdotes, statistics, startling statements, etc.)
2) Background information about your historical event

3) What do different groups say about this event?

4) What are their motivations?

5) What is the lasting significance or impact of this event?

Directions for Introduction Paragraph and Thesis

Introduction PowerPoint (PPT)

Introduction presentation with sample (PDF): Printer-friendly version of slides

Introduce Annotated Bibliographies: DUE TUESDAY!

Directions for Annotated Bibliography

Sample Annotated Bibliography

BIBLIOGRAPHY LINKS:

BibMe

KnightCite

Bedford/Diana Hacker's website to compare citation formats
MLA NoodleTools Tips and Sample Citations for "weird" sources
MLA Sample Citations for "weird" sources from The Myrin Virtual Library

Watch film version of A Raisin in the Sun.

HW: Bring all 8 research sources/notes to class tomorrow for me to check. Work on annotated bibliography - Due Monday. Read Acts II and III of A Raisin in the Sun. Discussion Quiz on Wednesday over the rest of the book.

AGENDA 12/8

Computer lab--work on amassing last two sources and taking research notes
Draft introduction paragraphs with thesis
Work on bibliography of eight sources: you can use KnightCite or BibMe to help!

METHODS FOR RESEARCH NOTES:
SOAPSTONE method and SOAPSTONE sample
Historic Document worksheet method
Cornell Notes method

HANDOUTS FOR INTRODUCTIONS/THESIS:
PowerPoint: Thesis and Introduction for Rhetorical Historical Paper
PDF of the PowerPoint
Handout with instructions and sample

HW: Finish 8 sources for Friday - complete research notes. Bibliography with annotations due Monday. Reading quiz over Act II of Raisin in the Sun on Friday!

AGENDA 12/7

PowerPoint: Thesis and Introduction for Rhetorical Historical Paper
PDF of the PowerPoint
Handout with instructions and sample

HW:

AGENDA 11/23

Computer Lab - research various sources and take notes in a systematic way
Begin researching your topic:
The New York Times Topics page - look here for your topic--you'll find a wealth of resources!
Link to the Samohi Library page to access the SIRS and ProQuest databases - you'll need your login and password

SOAPSTONE method and SOAPSTONE sample
Historic Document worksheet method
Cornell Notes method
Research note cards method - powerpoint describing research note cards


Search for independent reading book:
Santa Monica Public Library
Los Angeles Public Library
Amazon
Barnes & Noble

HW: Bring your independent reading book connected to your historical research paper topic OR a printout describing the independent reading book (with title, author, # of pages, and summary/review to class tomorrow. Complete research notes in some systematic method for two different sources and bring those to class tomorrow for a research notes check. Those students who do not bring their independent reading book, two completed research notes, and/or completed typed research proposals to class tomorrow will have their advisors and families notified that they are slipping behind in class and may fail. Please be ready! Email me at jpust@smmusd.org or come by at lunch or after school if you need help!

AGENDA 11/16

Finish performing Act I scene ii of A Raisin in the Sun

Introduce historical document worksheet; we'll use this in the lab tomorrow!
Introduce two good websites to begin your research:

The New York Times Topics page - look here for your topic--you'll find a wealth of resources!
Link to the Samohi Library page to access the SIRS and ProQuest databases - you'll need your login and password

HW: Find a full-length book on your topic to get approved by Tuesday, 11/23. Bring the book to class, or if ordering online, bring a printout of the book's description and review (like from Amazon). Pre-read Act II, scene i, of A Raisin in the Sun for Thursday.

AGENDA 11/10

Computer Lab: Work on Research Proposals
Sample research proposal on Hurricane Katrina

If you have trouble this weekend, email me!

HW: Typed research proposal (300-500 words) due on Monday! Please read Act I, scene ii of A Raisin in the Sun for Monday.

AGENDA 11/4

Research paper - topic check-in (reserve topics now!) Research proposal due 11/10!

Casting for A Raisin in the Sun, Act I, scene i: Walter, Ruth, Travis, Beneatha, and Mama

Group 1: (5 members): Actors! Read and rehearse your lines for Act I, scene i. You can go just outside the classroom to do this. Pay attention to stage directions in italics--this explains how you say your lines, and if you're doing anything as you speak.

Group 2 (3-4 members): sketch the stage. Figure out from the stage directions where furniture, entrances/exits go. Sketch and label all furniture needed. Then decide how to rearrange the classroom's furniture to recreate the stage.

Group 3: (10 members) Prop hunt! Go through the stage directions for your assigned pages, and make a list of all items needed for the scene. For example, if the stage directions say [She pours a cup of coffee.] that means we need a coffee pot AND a cup. Search through the prop bags I provide and check off each item. Group items needed for this scene in the box. Make a list of all additional items needed so I can bring them tomorrow.

Group 4: (rest of class) Close analysis of opening scene. Read through the initial stage directions and answer the following questions: 1) Describe the tone Hansberry creates. 2) Why does Hansberry use personification to describe how the carpet "fought back" and the window's light "which fights" its way into the room? 3) What are we supposed to realize or notice about this family?

HW: HW: Commonplace Books #2 due Monday, 11/8. Research proposal due Wednesday, 11/10. We will be in the computer lab on Monday, 11/8 for you to work on your research proposal in class, but please begin thinking about it now. Bring A Raisin in the Sun every day.