Movie Review

Note: This blog is due 12/12 but I am posting it early for those of you who saw a movie over break and want a chance to do the write-up before you forget what you saw.

In class we discussed how to write a movie review and this is your opportunity to write a review for your fellow students.

Remember:

1. Catch their attention
2. Summarize but don't give away the ending
3. Give your opinion and back it up with specific examples
4. Wrap it up and leave them a little something to think about 

Blog length: 200-300 words
Two vocabulary words (remember to underline)
Respond to two other student blogs.  Would you go see the movie based on their review?

Interpreting Data

Interpreting Data

Find a chart, graph, or some statistics related to your topic-- it may be print or electronic and related to your topic in any way as long as you can explain the relation. Post what you find with the appropriate citation, and then interpret what the chart, graph or statistics mean.

Consider: What insights are gained based on this data? Is the data reliable? Is the data complete? How might this info help someone understand your topic? What did you learn from the data?

Include: two vocab words and the citation!

Reflect and Reconsider

Reflect and Reconsider

This is your personal reflection on what you've learned and written thus far. A one-page (250-500 words) personal essay response to: what you've learned, how you feel about your topic now, and what you still wonder. Develop each response topic with specific examples/explanations.

How:
In your intro consider how you went about getting started on this project, from choosing a topic to creating your blog-- how was this process for you? What worked and didn't? What do feel you learned or gained in figuring it out?
In the body-- respond specifically and thoughtfully to what you've learned, your current understanding of, and current feelings on your topic.
To conclude, where are you now? What are you wondering? What will you find out in the second quarter?

As always: edit and use at least two vocab words

FYI: After Thanksgiving break you will be reviewing a film related to your topic, so start looking for a film that represents the issues you are researching-- you may want to watch it this weekend if you're really busy next week.

Deeper Research

Time to research! Choose one of your questions from the "10 questions" in class and look for answers! This should be a pretty BIG question with more than a "yes" or "no" answer.

Use the Internet, the public library databases, and the school library. Find as much info as you can. Then, write an expository essay (written to explain with an identifiable intro, body, conclusion) of 600-800 words that reports what you've found. In class on Tuesday, we will be reviewing what makes a strong essay and a strong thesis statement.

A few things to remember: 3rd person point of view, clear, supportable, identifiable thesis, each body paragraph focused on one point that supports thesis, and conclusion synthesizes what you've found.

Always: edited with two vocab words used well

Sources: @ least three with both in-text citations and a works cited at the bottom

The Great Debate

What are different points of view regarding your topic or a specific, controversial issue connected to your topic?

1) Find an editorial or other opinion piece for each side of the debate-- be sure that it is a credible opinion though, not a grocery store tabloid. I highly recommend Opposing Viewpoints on Garfield County Libraries' website.

2) In an essay, compare and contrast the arguments of each side. Leave your personal opinion out-- you are just reporting the different arguments from these sources.

3) Use some quotations in your post and have a works cited at the end of the post. No plagiarism!!!

4) Two vocab words and edited