As and individual, in pairs or in a group of three - Research a contemporary social issue, develop an opinion, and write a paper (3-5 pages/Times New Roman or Arial/12 point font) on the issue. Topic choices are listed in the assignment page linked below. Your paper must incorporate proper MLA citation guidelines.
SCSD Government Project Assignment
Helpful resources:
SCSD Library Links
Remote username: syrsls
Remote password: syrsls
Recommended Databases:
Social Studies - Issues and Controversies & ABC CLIO Issues
News and Opinions - Opposing Viewpoints & Global Issues in Context
Notetaking Sheet
Citation Machine
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Night by Elie Wiesel - Mr. Flanders
Students, in preparation for Elie Wiesel’s, NIGHT, will investigate, articulate, and expostulate the following in the form of a research report. The report will focus on the life of Wiesel since WWII using information gleaned from the internet, and include the following:
A. Vital statistics (year of birth, family, etc.)
B. Three quotations (interpreting each one)
C. Career Highlights (awards, citations, etc.)
D. Two news article summaries
E. Pictures, including captions (create own caption for pictures)
F. A list of books, magazine articles written by Wiesel
G. Your paper will have a cover sheet that will include a picture and a title.
H. 2-3 pages of factual information as mentioned above.
I. The last page will be a bibliography.
Assignment Page
Helpful Resources:
Library Links Database Page
Remote username: syrsls
Remote password: syrsls
Biography Resource Center
Look at all the tabs: Biographies, Magazines and News, & Websites!
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Academy of Achievement
Notetaking Sheet
Citation Machine
A. Vital statistics (year of birth, family, etc.)
B. Three quotations (interpreting each one)
C. Career Highlights (awards, citations, etc.)
D. Two news article summaries
E. Pictures, including captions (create own caption for pictures)
F. A list of books, magazine articles written by Wiesel
G. Your paper will have a cover sheet that will include a picture and a title.
H. 2-3 pages of factual information as mentioned above.
I. The last page will be a bibliography.
Assignment Page
Helpful Resources:
Library Links Database Page
Remote username: syrsls
Remote password: syrsls
Biography Resource Center
Look at all the tabs: Biographies, Magazines and News, & Websites!
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Academy of Achievement
Notetaking Sheet
Citation Machine
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
UNWIND Project - Ms. Jordan
Student UNWIND Blog (Project Product)
After finishing the book, UNWIND by Neal Shusterman, you will participate in a multi-genre project. Out of the following 11 activities, you will have to complete at least two, one “choice” and one research paper. However, the more assignments completed, the higher your grade will be. Once both (all) assignments are complete, as a class, you will post them on a blog. Everyone must post their own projects, but as a class, all will decide on how the blog will look. The assignment will be due on Thursday, February 11th. Late work will result in a loss of 10 points!
Download your UNWIND project assignment sheet.
Link to the Library Databases for your research.
Username: syrsls Password: syrsls
After finishing the book, UNWIND by Neal Shusterman, you will participate in a multi-genre project. Out of the following 11 activities, you will have to complete at least two, one “choice” and one research paper. However, the more assignments completed, the higher your grade will be. Once both (all) assignments are complete, as a class, you will post them on a blog. Everyone must post their own projects, but as a class, all will decide on how the blog will look. The assignment will be due on Thursday, February 11th. Late work will result in a loss of 10 points!
Download your UNWIND project assignment sheet.
Link to the Library Databases for your research.
Username: syrsls Password: syrsls
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