Be sure to give great consideration to the questions/topics on the study guide; they can help you focus your thoughts on the novel.
On Thursday, we'll continue to discuss the novel, AND discuss the structure of a literary essay.
For help with understanding the Robert Burns' poem, from which John Steinbeck took the title for his book, consider these resources:
http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/554.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy8lehO7nqg
The first resources provides a contemporary translation of the poem and the second allows you to hear what the original poem probably sounded like. (It's NOT "olde English," it's written and spoken in Scottish dialect, which is why it looks and sounds foreign.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
FINAL Blog Topic
EXCLUDING the essay you presented, which of the essays in your text did you most enjoy--or which did you find yourself most opposed to? Be sure to explain WHY.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Blog Topics for Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Choose one of the following for today's blog topic (feel free to scan the net for brief preliminary reading, if you need to):
1. Should criminal charges be filed against the 180 educators (teachers and principals) of the Atlanta Public School System who have been guilty of cheating on standardized tests?
2. It is easy to find flaws in our public education system--the flaws are prominent and many. What have you found to be "right" with the system of education in the United States?
3. Is a college education really necessary in the job market today? Why or why not?
1. Should criminal charges be filed against the 180 educators (teachers and principals) of the Atlanta Public School System who have been guilty of cheating on standardized tests?
2. It is easy to find flaws in our public education system--the flaws are prominent and many. What have you found to be "right" with the system of education in the United States?
3. Is a college education really necessary in the job market today? Why or why not?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
How to do Online Works Cited References
Information on how to do online works cited references: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
EXAMPLE of a Works Cited Entry for an article in a newspaper:
Pavuk, Amy. “As Anthony jury selection starts today, those chosen will put lives on hold.”
Orlando Sentinel. 08 May 2011. Web. 07 July 2011.
ABSOLUTE BASICS
ALWAYS give credit to your source for ANY information you gained and used in your paper, which may be a direct quote, a paraphrase, a summary, or simply the author's idea.
Failure to give credit = plagiarism = failing grade. It's that simple.
In beginning research:
Failure to give credit = plagiarism = failing grade. It's that simple.
In beginning research:
- look for research information that seems reliable and that can be verified
- ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS get the following information that is included in the works cited page at the end of the paper:
- AUTHOR (if given)
- TITLE
- FACTS of PUBLICATION -- this gets tricky with internet sources, but NOT difficult
Five Days of Class Left!!
Nearing the end of the summer session, here is our schedule as it currently appears:
July 7th - final oral presentations on essays; preliminary introduction to research
July 12th - RETURN argumlentative essays and go more in depth with research process - bibliography will be due at the end of class on this day AND will count toward the final grade on the research essay
July 14th - internal citations to be discussed & you will be inserting them in your essay for me to check--again, this will count toward final research grade; after the 14th, you'll be on your own to work on your research paper, but I WILL answer questions you may have
July 19th - quiz over Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck - the quiz will be brief, after which we'll discuss this short novel, its themes, characters, etc.
July 21st - Research Paper DUE; final discussion over novel
July 26th - FINAL EXAM
July 7th - final oral presentations on essays; preliminary introduction to research
July 12th - RETURN argumlentative essays and go more in depth with research process - bibliography will be due at the end of class on this day AND will count toward the final grade on the research essay
July 14th - internal citations to be discussed & you will be inserting them in your essay for me to check--again, this will count toward final research grade; after the 14th, you'll be on your own to work on your research paper, but I WILL answer questions you may have
July 19th - quiz over Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck - the quiz will be brief, after which we'll discuss this short novel, its themes, characters, etc.
July 21st - Research Paper DUE; final discussion over novel
July 26th - FINAL EXAM
Blog Topics - Thursday, July 07, 2011
Choose one of the following OR one YOU would like to post today:
1. Many people display their motto or philosophy in humorous sayings on bumper stickers and t-shirts. (Examples: Save the Earth--its the only source of chocolate OR the one word bumper sticker: Co-exist) What is your favorite "motto," slogan, or philosophical phrase that you have plastered on your car or shirt--or one that you just simply LIKE. And . . . WHY, of course.
2. How do you respond to the various claims that the world will end in 2012, according to the Mayan calendar--or how it will end, according to Nostradamus--or how it will end in the fall (rather than the prediction that it would end in May), according to Harold Camping and his followers?
3. The government of Minnesota has been shut down for just over a week now. If Georgia's government shut down, how would it affect you? Explain.
1. Many people display their motto or philosophy in humorous sayings on bumper stickers and t-shirts. (Examples: Save the Earth--its the only source of chocolate OR the one word bumper sticker: Co-exist) What is your favorite "motto," slogan, or philosophical phrase that you have plastered on your car or shirt--or one that you just simply LIKE. And . . . WHY, of course.
2. How do you respond to the various claims that the world will end in 2012, according to the Mayan calendar--or how it will end, according to Nostradamus--or how it will end in the fall (rather than the prediction that it would end in May), according to Harold Camping and his followers?
3. The government of Minnesota has been shut down for just over a week now. If Georgia's government shut down, how would it affect you? Explain.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Blog Topics July 5, 2011
Choose one of the following for today OR one of your own:
1.Scan the "front page" (or one of the tabbed pages) of MSN.com: http://www.msn.com/?ocid=iehp Choose a brief article, scan it and respond to it.
2. Who is your favorite author--and why?
3. In addition to your intended course of study or your major in college, what do you hope to minor in--and why?
1.Scan the "front page" (or one of the tabbed pages) of MSN.com: http://www.msn.com/?ocid=iehp Choose a brief article, scan it and respond to it.
2. Who is your favorite author--and why?
3. In addition to your intended course of study or your major in college, what do you hope to minor in--and why?
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