Monday, May 12, 2014

Greek Gods Research Project - Research, Part 2

Aim:
IWBAT research information about a Greek god/goddess using credible online sources.
IWBAT explain what a bibliography is.
IWBAT correctly cite the source using MLA format.

In your research report, you must paraphrase all information AND cite all of your sources, in order to avoid plagiarism.

Tasks:
1. Homework Check (5 minutes): Homework Over Break? (TFK Debate)

 2. Today's Overview:

  • Review aims and agenda.
  • Review required assignments (by end of class):
    • read Chapter 10
    • finish Quill lesson due on May 12th
    • research using Encyclopedia Britannica
    • cite 2+ sources in MLA format
    • complete exit slip


You shall go west, and face the god who has turned
You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned
You shall be betrayed by one who calls you a friend
And you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end
Rotation A: READING
3. Read The Lightning Thief (35 minutes):


4. Quill.org (10 minutes): complete the lesson(s) due this week, from May 12th though May 16th


Rotation B: RESEARCH
5. Cite Sources in MLA Format
  • A bibliography is a list of sources used when to write a paper.
  • We will cite every source we use, even if it's one small photo or piece of information.
  • Generally, we start with the author's name, then the article title, then the publication name and publishing information.
  • We can use a tool, CiteThisForMe, to help us create our bibliography
    • Press the logo on the site you want to cite
    • Click MLA and then Cite this page.
    • Finally, click Add to bibliography.
    • In your bibliography, edit the citation to make sure that all the information is correct (click the pencil symbol). Update the title of the article, author's name (if given), etc.
  • We can also use the bibliography to go back to our sources and reread our research.

6. Start Researching Using Encyclopedia Mythica
  • Open Encyclopedia Mythica: www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/greek_vs_roman.html
  • Find the article on your god/goddess and read it once
  • Reread the article and take notes on your graphic organizers
  • Next to each note, write (B) to indicate this information came from source B (see list below)
  • Finished Early? You may:
    • use a different source (below) to continue researching your god/goddess
    • start reading rotation early (read a chapter + complete Quill lessons)

7. Exit Slip: Bibliographies and Citing Sources



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Research Sources: The following are credible sources for researching your Greek god/goddess:
A.    Encyclopedia Britannica: www.school.eb.com (username: kippbayview, password: ligers)
B.    Encyclopedia Mythica: www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/greek_vs_roman.html
C.     The British Museum: www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/explore/exp_set.html
D.    Greek-Gods.org: www.greek-gods.org/olympian-gods.php
E.     Greek-Gods.info: http://greek-gods.info/greek-gods/
F.     MythWeb: www.mythweb.com/gods/index.html
G.    Theoi Greek Mythology: www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/olympian-gods.html
H.    Mythography: www.loggia.com/myth/olympians.html
I.      Myths and Legends of the World at Encylopedia.com: www.encyclopedia.com
J.      God Checker: www.godchecker.com/pantheon/greek-mythology.php
K.     AncientGreece.com: www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
L.     Ancient Greek Gods for Kids: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html


Homework: Chapter 10


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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Greek Gods Research Project - Research, Part 1

Aim:
IWBAT research information about a Greek god/goddess using credible online sources.
IWBAT correctly cite the source using MLA format.

In your research report, you must paraphrase all information AND cite all of your sources, in order to avoid plagiarism.

Everyone:
1. Homework Check (5 minutes): Homophones Review

 Rotation A:
2. Read The Lightning Thief (35 minutes):
  • Chapter 9: "I am offered a quest" -- pp. 127-148
  • audiobook: Part 3 -- 55:48 to 1:10:48 (end)
  • audiobook (continued): Part 4 -- 0:00 to 19:32


3. Quill.org (10 minutes): complete the lesson(s) due this week, on May 5th & 6th

Rotation B:
4. Start Researching Using Encyclopedia Britannica

  • Open Enyclopedia Britannica and log in (username: kippbayview, password: ligers)
  • Find the article on your god/goddess and read it once
  • Reread the article and take notes on your graphic organizers
  • Next to each note, write (A) to indicate this information came from source A

5. Cite Source in MLA Format
  • A bibliography is a list of sources used when to write a paper.
  • We will cite every source we use, even if it's one small photo or piece of information.
  • Generally, we start with the author's name, then the article title, then the publication name and publishing information.
  • We can use a tool, CiteThisForMe, to help us create our bibliography
    • Press the logo on the site you want to cite
    • Click MLA and then Cite this page.
    • Finally, click Add to bibliography.
    • In your bibliography, edit the citation to make sure that all the information is correct (click the pencil symbol). Update the title of the article, author's name (if given), etc.
  • We can also use the bibliography to go back to our sources and reread our research


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Research Sources: The following are credible sources for researching your Greek god/goddess:
A.    Encyclopedia Britannica: www.school.eb.com (username: kippbayview, password: ligers)
B.    Encyclopedia Mythica: www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/greek_vs_roman.html
C.     The British Museum: www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/explore/exp_set.html
D.    Greek-Gods.org: www.greek-gods.org/olympian-gods.php
E.     Greek-Gods.info: http://greek-gods.info/greek-gods/
F.     MythWeb: www.mythweb.com/gods/index.html
G.    Theoi Greek Mythology: www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/olympian-gods.html
H.    Mythography: www.loggia.com/myth/olympians.html
I.      Myths and Legends of the World at Encylopedia.com: www.encyclopedia.com
J.      God Checker: www.godchecker.com/pantheon/greek-mythology.php
K.     AncientGreece.com: www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
L.     Ancient Greek Gods for Kids: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html




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Monday, May 5, 2014

Greek Gods Research Project - Intro

Aim:
IWBAT list and describe characteristics of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
IWBAT explain the requirements of my research project and select a Greek god/goddess to research.

Can you identify the different Olympians?
Check your answers here.

Tasks:
1. Homework Check (5 minutes): "All Together Now" (TFK)

 2. Read The Lightning Thief (35 minutes):



3. Quill.org (10 minutes): complete the lesson due today (May 5th)

4. The Major Greek Gods & Goddesses:
     
5. Review Characteristics of Major Gods: share research with class and fill in any missing details on your graphic organizer

6. Overview of Research Project: learn all about your research project and then get started!
Over the next few weeks, you will complete a research project on the Greek god or goddess of your choice, to supplement what you’ve been learning about in your social studies and English classes. There will be three main components to the project: (1) the research, (2) the 7-paragraph report, and (3) the project. 
You may choose any one of the 16 options or another god of your choice, but it is up to you to conduct the research on your own. If you choose a lesser-known god, it will be more challenging to find information.

Regardless of your decision, you must document (or cite) where you get ALL of the information that you include in your report. Do not make any information up, and do not use information from your head or another person. This is an informational report, and the information about the god must be completely accurate. In addition, you cannot copy another author’s writing into your report, so you must paraphrase the ideas you read in your resources. Copying or not citing your sources is plagiarism and will not be tolerated. 
All sixth grade students must complete the project; this assignment will be the largest grade of the fourth quarter and count as a test/project grade. Make sure you write carefully and thoughtfully, as I will be scoring: completeness, organization, use of grammar and style, accuracy of information, and creativity (see the rubric). You will type your report on Google Drive, including a cover page and bibliography (list of sources). 
After you complete your research report, you will be able to choose a way to present the information you have learned to your teammates, in a way that is similar to your animal research projects in science. You will complete the majority of your project during English classes, but it is your responsibility to stay on-track with the schedule below, which will require some work during study hall and/or at home.

Date
Task(s) to Complete
Monday, May 5th
Select topic for project.
Tuesday, May 6th
Conduct research.
Monday, May 12th
Conduct research.
Tuesday, May 13th
Conduct research.
Wednesday, May 14th
Conduct research
Thursday, May 15th
Compose report.
Friday May 16th
Compose report.
Monday, May 19th
Compose report.
Tuesday, May 20th
Revise/edit report.
Wednesday, May 21st
Finish project.
Thursday, May 22nd
Present projects.
Friday, May 23rd
Present projects.


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Research Sources: The following are credible sources for researching your Greek god/goddess:
A.    Encyclopedia Britannica: www.school.eb.com (username: kippbayview, password: ligers)
B.    Encyclopedia Mythica: www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/greek_vs_roman.html
C.     The British Museum: www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/explore/exp_set.html
D.    Greek-Gods.org: www.greek-gods.org/olympian-gods.php
E.     Greek-Gods.info: http://greek-gods.info/greek-gods/
F.     MythWeb: www.mythweb.com/gods/index.html
G.    Theoi Greek Mythology: www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/olympian-gods.html
H.    Mythography: www.loggia.com/myth/olympians.html
I.      Myths and Legends of the World at Encylopedia.com: www.encyclopedia.com
J.      God Checker: www.godchecker.com/pantheon/greek-mythology.php
K.     AncientGreece.com: www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
L.     Ancient Greek Gods for Kids: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html






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Friday, May 2, 2014

College Presentations

College Presentations


Objectives
  • To research a college/university and create an informational poster.
  • To present this information to the class, in order to persuade prospective students to attend.

The Draft List
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
  • California State University, East Bay
  • California State University, Northridge
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Emerson College (Boston, MA)
  • Howard University (Washington, D.C.)
  • Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)
  • Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)
  • San Diego State
  • Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
  • St. Mary's College (Moraga, CA)
  • Stanford University
  • Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)
  • University of California, Berkeley (Cal)
  • University of California, Davis
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • University of San Francisco (USF) 
  • Williams College (Williamstown, MA)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Include on Your Poster
  • college name
  • location
  • logo
  • mascot
  • academic information (GPA, majors, etc.)
  • sports and/or clubs
  • acceptance requirements and application information
  • cost of tuition and financial aid
  • fun facts and/or reasons to attend

Presentation
  • everyone participates
  • speak clearly
  • speak strongly, in complete sentences
  • about one-minute in length


Resources


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Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Major Greek Gods and Goddesses - Part 2

Aim:
IWBAT list and describe characteristics of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

Can you identify the different Olympians?
Check your answers here.

Tasks:
0. Warm-up! Practice KIPP college chant!

1. Homework Check (10 minutes): Poetry Analysis: "Bird of Dreams"

Bird of Dreams 


1 At night in dream I travel from my bed.
2 On wing of light I soar across vast skies
3 Where colors swirl and dance, and mingle and soar,
4 To far beyond the veil, where Phoenix flies.

5 The Phoenix is a wondrous bird of dreams.
6 Each five hundred years she builds a nest,
7 Piling feathers, branches, twigs, and leaves—
8 Now will she lay her eggs and sit to rest?

9 But no! The Phoenix strikes a blazing spark
10 And sets her cozy nesting place afire!
11 She dives in flight into the dancing flames!
12 Why does she go into the flaming pyre?

13 There is no need to weep, for all is well.
14 For her the pyre’s fiery heat and flame
15 Burn away the years. She is reborn!
16 Her radiant, shining youth she doth reclaim.

17 The pyre burns down to ash, and all is still.
18 And from the ashen pile, her eyes alight,
19 The Phoenix rises up into the sky,
20 Renewed, with feathers luminous and bright!

21 And so this night, perchance my dreams will go
22 With wondrous Phoenix rising in the sky,
23 To soar among the planets and the stars,
24 Deep in the night to fly and fly and fly!


2. Read The Lightning Thief (25 minutes):





3. Quill.org (10 minutes): complete two lessons, due on April 29th and May 1st

4. The Major Greek Gods & Goddesses:


5. Research Characteristics of Major Gods: Use Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide (pages 64-83) to finish researching the major Greek gods and goddesses and record your learning in this graphic organizer

6. Further Research: If you finish research using The Ultimate Guide, add more facts to your graphic organizer using the following resources:



Homework: Poetry Analysis: "The Grumble Family"

THE GRUMBLE FAMILY

There's a family nobody likes to meet;
They live, it is said, on Complaining Street
 In the city of Never-Are-Satisfied, 
The River of Discontent beside.

They growl at that and they growl at this;
Whatever comes, there is something amiss;
And whether their station be high or humble,
They all are known by the name of Grumble.

The weather is always too hot or cold;
Summer and winter alike they scold. 
Nothing goes right with the folks you meet
Down on that gloomy Complaining Street.

They growl at the rain and they growl at the sun;
In fact, their growling is never done. 
And if everything pleased them, there isn’t a doubt 
They'd growl that they'd nothing to grumble about!

But the queerest thing is that not one of the same
Can be brought to acknowledge his family name;
For never a Grumbler will own that he 
Is connected with it at all, you see.

The worst thing is that if anyone stays 
Among them too long, he will learn their ways;
And before he dreams of the terrible jumble
He's adopted into the family of Grumble.

And so it were wisest to keep our feet 
From wandering into Complaining Street; 
And never to growl, whatever we do, 
Lest we be mistaken for Grumblers, too.

Let us learn to walk with a smile and song, 
No matter if things do sometimes go wrong; 
And then, be our station high or humble, 
We’ll never belong to the family of Grumble!


by L.M. Montgomery


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