Monday, November 30, 2015

Sample Book Cover

For your short story, you are required to create a sample book cover. This will be worth 20 writing points. Up to 3 points of extra credit are available for extremely artistic/well-done book covers.

For my sample: Click here

Research Paper: Notecards

Here are the sample note-cards we reviewed in class:

Great Gatsby Lit Circles

Period 2                                        Period 5

Group 1:                                        Group 1:
Natalia A.                                      mike C.
Steve C.                                        Katie F.
Leigha D.                                       Brett J.
SHANE B.                                        James T.
Dylan M.                                        Lexi S.

Group 2:                                        Group 2:
Leah L.                                         Dylan S.
Matt N.                                         Mike F.
Jake C.                                         Maddy M.
Justin G.                                       Conner O.
Chris R.                                        Kevin V.

Group 3:                                        Group 3:
Anthony F.                                      Sierra M.
Albie B.                                        Joey C.
Kyleigh D.                                      Jack J.
ASHLEY F.                                       Carly M.
Gavin M.                                        Kyle R.

Group 4:                                        Group 4:
Brian E.                                        Devon H.
Kyle B.                                         Jared B.
Elsy HC                                         Matt L.
Shane M.                                        Alex N.
                                                Dionisio V.

Group 5:
Lauren H.
Brandon V. 
Chris M.
Anthony K.

Damani M.  

Lit Circle Dates:
Chapter 3        Tuesday Dec. 8th
Chapter 4        Thursday Dec. 10th
Chapter 5        Tuesday Dec. 15th
Chapter 6/7     Friday Dec. 18th
Chapter 8        Monday Dec. 21st

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Research Paper: Outline

Your research paper outline is due Friday December 4th.

Below is a document that will walk you through the entire process: Click here

Outline should be Times New Roman, size 12, and SINGLE-spaced.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Research Paper: LibGuide Link

If you need to find out ANY information about the Research Paper, check out the LibGuide prepared by our wonderful librarian Ms. DeSieno.

LibGuide

If you need an extra copy of the Research Paper packet, go there.

If you need to access the databases, go there.

If you need help with NoodleTools, go there! Save that page!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Research Paper Due Dates

For November, only a few dates-

Monday November 23rd: thesis statement

Wednesday November 25th: introductory paragraph (submitted to Turnitin.com) by 5 pm

For ALL December dates, click here

NOTE: You are responsible for all deadlines regardless if you are absent the day before, the day of, etc. Please prepare to get all work in on time. This includes all Lit Circle roles AND Research Paper steps.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Research Paper: Story Selection

Once you have chosen a story, let me know your selection here: click here

A list of the stories can be found here: click here

NOTE: I would recommend searching for a short summary before picking a story. Choosing based on title alone is not the best method.

If you have further questions or would like assistance, email me at khanning@hatboro-horsham.org.