March 31, 2010
- In addition to finishing yesterday's work, please complete the following task today.
1. Come up with a Top Ten Disease Research Website list.
2. You have two options of how to share this information.
- The best way is to post the list on your blog and use the "link" feature.
- You should title the blog post- Top Ten Disease Research Websites.
- Under each link to a reliable website, write a short description of why it seems like a good place to complete research.
Example:
Web MD
* This website is a great place to obtain general information about many health conditions. It has useful, up to date articles.
- If you can't get into your blog, complete this on a Word document.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Getting Ready to Write Research Papers
March 30, 2010
Today's Objectives:
- Practice basic computer skills and Word skills.
- Bookmark medical websites into your account using Google bookmarks or the Firefox/Safari book marks.
- Find examples of medical websites and start evaluating them for reliability.
Procedure:
- Read this entire post before starting today's tasks.
- First, open a blank Word document.
- Save it in your Language Arts folder. Name it - (your last name).docx, for example, Collopy.docx. Call Ms. Collopy over and prove to her that you have saved it in the correct folder.
- It's o.k. to help each other do this properly.
- Then, answer the following questions on the Word document in complete sentences.
1. What is a Works Cited or a Bibliography? Is there a difference between the two?
2. What is the best way to do internet research on a topic that you don't know very much about?
3. How do you know if a website is reliable and has correct information?
4. Why is it NOT acceptable to copy and paste information from a website into your own notes?
5. Why is Wikipedia considered unreliable in most academic areas?
6. What is the difference between closing an application and quitting out of an application? How do you quit out of an application? How do you close an application?
- After you answer those questions, complete the following formatting tasks:
(remember: View, then Formatting Palette to open the helpful formatting palette!)
(also, if you don't understand the icons on the Formatting Palette, you should hover your mouse/cursor over the icon and it will tell you what the icon means)
- number your answers using the bulleting and numbering feature.
- make the first word of each response bold
- make the last word of each response italicized
- put a proper heading at the top of the paper, but align it to the right
- put a title below the heading, but above the answers that says: Research Questions
- center that title
- select the whole text, by using Edit, then Select All or Open Apple/Command A
- make all of the text Courier font
- make all of the text 10 point font
- select the whole/entire text again and double space your whole document (using the formatting palette!)
- Have you saved your document lately? It is a good idea to use the File, then Save command or Open Apple/Command S and save what you are working on periodically.
- Print this document to the MacLab printer. Make sure it isn't being routed somewhere else. Look up to the chalkboard to make sure you have the correct printer name selected.
After you turn this document into Ms. Collopy, please complete the following task.
- Goal: Find ten different websites that would be appropriate for completing research about a disease.
- Once you find a website that you think looks reliable, scroll down toward the bottom and find the organization that maintains it.
- If you think you have found a good website, create a bookmark to keep track of it. Don't just bookmark the website, create a folder (name it Disease Research).
- Do you know how to use Google bookmarks? Feel free to try! These are more reliable and you can access them anywhere.
- You can also just use the bookmarks that Firefox provides.
- If you find ten websites before the end of class, just keep on going and find more! Websites can be specific to diseases if you want.
Direction Reading Bonus:
* If you are still reading this post, come get a post-it from Ms. Collopy and write your name on it for an extra credit bonus!
Today's Objectives:
- Practice basic computer skills and Word skills.
- Bookmark medical websites into your account using Google bookmarks or the Firefox/Safari book marks.
- Find examples of medical websites and start evaluating them for reliability.
Procedure:
- Read this entire post before starting today's tasks.
- First, open a blank Word document.
- Save it in your Language Arts folder. Name it - (your last name).docx, for example, Collopy.docx. Call Ms. Collopy over and prove to her that you have saved it in the correct folder.
- It's o.k. to help each other do this properly.
- Then, answer the following questions on the Word document in complete sentences.
1. What is a Works Cited or a Bibliography? Is there a difference between the two?
2. What is the best way to do internet research on a topic that you don't know very much about?
3. How do you know if a website is reliable and has correct information?
4. Why is it NOT acceptable to copy and paste information from a website into your own notes?
5. Why is Wikipedia considered unreliable in most academic areas?
6. What is the difference between closing an application and quitting out of an application? How do you quit out of an application? How do you close an application?
- After you answer those questions, complete the following formatting tasks:
(remember: View, then Formatting Palette to open the helpful formatting palette!)
(also, if you don't understand the icons on the Formatting Palette, you should hover your mouse/cursor over the icon and it will tell you what the icon means)
- number your answers using the bulleting and numbering feature.
- make the first word of each response bold
- make the last word of each response italicized
- put a proper heading at the top of the paper, but align it to the right
- put a title below the heading, but above the answers that says: Research Questions
- center that title
- select the whole text, by using Edit, then Select All or Open Apple/Command A
- make all of the text Courier font
- make all of the text 10 point font
- select the whole/entire text again and double space your whole document (using the formatting palette!)
- Have you saved your document lately? It is a good idea to use the File, then Save command or Open Apple/Command S and save what you are working on periodically.
- Print this document to the MacLab printer. Make sure it isn't being routed somewhere else. Look up to the chalkboard to make sure you have the correct printer name selected.
After you turn this document into Ms. Collopy, please complete the following task.
- Goal: Find ten different websites that would be appropriate for completing research about a disease.
- Once you find a website that you think looks reliable, scroll down toward the bottom and find the organization that maintains it.
- If you think you have found a good website, create a bookmark to keep track of it. Don't just bookmark the website, create a folder (name it Disease Research).
- Do you know how to use Google bookmarks? Feel free to try! These are more reliable and you can access them anywhere.
- You can also just use the bookmarks that Firefox provides.
- If you find ten websites before the end of class, just keep on going and find more! Websites can be specific to diseases if you want.
Direction Reading Bonus:
* If you are still reading this post, come get a post-it from Ms. Collopy and write your name on it for an extra credit bonus!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Word Wall as of February 10
Word Wall
The Word Wall in Ms. Collopy's room is standing extra credit. In order to earn extra credit, use the following words in meaningful sentences. Meaningful sentences demonstrate a true understanding of the definition and correct usage of the word. Sometimes, it is necessary to write more than one sentence in order to demonstrate this understanding. Each high-quality sentence is worth a possible two points. The maximum amount of extra credit awarded per quarter is 50 points.
Current List:
The Word Wall in Ms. Collopy's room is standing extra credit. In order to earn extra credit, use the following words in meaningful sentences. Meaningful sentences demonstrate a true understanding of the definition and correct usage of the word. Sometimes, it is necessary to write more than one sentence in order to demonstrate this understanding. Each high-quality sentence is worth a possible two points. The maximum amount of extra credit awarded per quarter is 50 points.
Current List:
- inundate
- traverse
- municipal
- succulent
- fluctuate
- synchronize
- dilapidated
- divulge
- enigma
- voracious
- bipartisan
- gregarious
- adversary
- tenacious
- definitive
- bicameral
- maniacal
- degenerate
- cartographer
- antecedents
- invigorate
- formidable
- bulwark
- outlandish
- overwhelm
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Intel Visual Ranking Project
Intel Log in for students HERE
Use Collopy as your teacher i.d.
Use the team name as your team name and password that Ms. Collopy gave you in class.
Scroll down to the topic that says "leadership qualities of a captain."
Follow the on-screen prompts and complete the ranking project. Make sure to hit save using the save icon.
Use the worksheet to complete this activity.
Use Collopy as your teacher i.d.
Use the team name as your team name and password that Ms. Collopy gave you in class.
Scroll down to the topic that says "leadership qualities of a captain."
Follow the on-screen prompts and complete the ranking project. Make sure to hit save using the save icon.
Use the worksheet to complete this activity.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
"Words to Live By"- Publishing on Your Blog
Tuesday, January 12
Goals & Objectives:
- To revise and edit your best paragraph onto your blog.
Procedure:
- Log into your edublog.
- www.edublogs.org
- re-read your paragraph before you post it (post in a new post - choose an appropriate title; "Words to Live By", Personal Narrative Essay Excerpt, etc.)
- preface your excerpt by saying something like this....
The following is an excerpt from my personal narrative essay about what is important in my life. I chose to include my second body paragraph for this blog post. Thanks for leaving comments.
- Publish your post.
- Use the links on the side of my blog to read and comment on others' posts.
- Typing should only take 20 minutes of class!
Tomorrow:
- Be ready to write your final draft as an in-class test.
- You must have blue or black ink for the final draft.
- Ask your parents/family for help tonight finishing revisions and editing.
- You will write your final draft and complete a self-evaluation.
- Refer to the earlier blog post (below) for some of the grading criteria.
- Handwriting will be graded on the final draft in addition to the other requirements.
Goals & Objectives:
- To revise and edit your best paragraph onto your blog.
Procedure:
- Log into your edublog.
- www.edublogs.org
- re-read your paragraph before you post it (post in a new post - choose an appropriate title; "Words to Live By", Personal Narrative Essay Excerpt, etc.)
- preface your excerpt by saying something like this....
The following is an excerpt from my personal narrative essay about what is important in my life. I chose to include my second body paragraph for this blog post. Thanks for leaving comments.
- Publish your post.
- Use the links on the side of my blog to read and comment on others' posts.
- Typing should only take 20 minutes of class!
Tomorrow:
- Be ready to write your final draft as an in-class test.
- You must have blue or black ink for the final draft.
- Ask your parents/family for help tonight finishing revisions and editing.
- You will write your final draft and complete a self-evaluation.
- Refer to the earlier blog post (below) for some of the grading criteria.
- Handwriting will be graded on the final draft in addition to the other requirements.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Word Wall
Here are the second quarter Word Wall words:
(In order to receive extra credit, you must put these words into meaningful sentences. The sentence/sentences must demonstrate that you understand the definition).
(In order to receive extra credit, you must put these words into meaningful sentences. The sentence/sentences must demonstrate that you understand the definition).
- forlorn
- dwindle
- recede
- amiss
- contemplated
- fidget
- beckon
- persistent
- optimistic
- gaunt
- muster
- liberation
- intently
- legitimate
- nuisance
- flimsy
- resign
- intense
- despair
- idiosyncrasy
- interval
- coincidence
- valedictorian
- antagonism
- inscription
- incriminate
- falsify
- scheme
- drawl
- dismay
- vile
- defiant
- flustered
- contorted
- urgency
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, December 18
Day 2 - Friday, December 18
Words to Live By
Preparing to Write the Essay
*If you haven't finished finding your quotes, please review yesterday's directions (below this post).
Objectives:
- show Ms. Collopy 5-6 quotes
- outline essay using hand-out from Ms. Collopy
- locate your "Topic Sentence Packet"
- find new quotes if original quotes don't quite fit (once you get going, the quotes that you found on Thursday might not fit perfectly with the thesis/ideas in your essay)
* After break:
- We will write rough drafts and learn how to write effective introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
- We will help each other stay on topic.
- We will write final drafts and publish our essays on our blogs.
Words to Live By
Preparing to Write the Essay
*If you haven't finished finding your quotes, please review yesterday's directions (below this post).
Objectives:
- show Ms. Collopy 5-6 quotes
- outline essay using hand-out from Ms. Collopy
- locate your "Topic Sentence Packet"
- find new quotes if original quotes don't quite fit (once you get going, the quotes that you found on Thursday might not fit perfectly with the thesis/ideas in your essay)
* After break:
- We will write rough drafts and learn how to write effective introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
- We will help each other stay on topic.
- We will write final drafts and publish our essays on our blogs.
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