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Keep database passwords close by to access all reseach from home. Document your service hours as you complete them. See "Docs and Forms" tab below
“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
News & Reminders
Fall Semester 2018
LOOKING AHEAD:
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1. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your Research Needs!
2. Make sure your entire Google Project folder is shared with your teachers.
3. Complete your Service Hours: Due January 2018!
Community Service Hours Record Form
4. Community Service Considerations:
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Chestnut Hill Lodge Health and Rehabilitation/ Nursing Home Volunteer: Contact Melissa Kuestner, Activities Director & Volunteer Coordinator @215-836-2100 ext: 114 or Activities2@ChestnutHillhc.com
See Mrs. Buchanan in Main Office for Service Hour Options (use attached Mentoring Log to track school-associated service hours)
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Remember the Essential Elements of Slide Design:
C.R.A.P (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity)
Classwork & Homework
Second Semester 2018
May 17 - June 5: Presentations in the Auditorium
May 14 (DAY 2)/ May 15 (DAY 1): Session 33
1. Review Advanced Storytelling & Presentation Skills Handout
2. Complete Annotations 11-15 NOW OVERDUE (Email Ms. Roberts when complete).
3. Continue developing Thesis Argument Organizer. Include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations). DUE WED. 5/16
4. Slide development/Image Procurement - copyright-friendly image resources
5. Consult the Final Presentation Rubric and Final Presentation Practice and Preparation forms (posted under Looking Ahead).
6. Finalize and submit all record sheets for Service Hours.
7. Practice, practice, practice!
Homework:
-Develop Google Slide Presentation
-Develop / revise Thesis Argument Organizer, meeting all requirements.
-Prepare for Final Presentation
-Submit all service hours record sheets
May 10 (DAY 2)/ May 11 (DAY 1): Session 32
1. Revisit, revise, and finalize Annotations 11-15 (Due Sunday at 11:59PM).
2. Continue developing Thesis Argument Organizer. Include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
3. Image Procurement - copyright-friendly image resources
4. Continue to consult the Final Presentation Rubric and Final Presentation Practice and Preparation forms (posted under Looking Ahead).
5. Finalize and submit all record sheets for Service Hours.
6. Practice, practice, practice.
Homework:
-Develop Google Slide Presentation
-Develop / revise Thesis Argument Organizer, meeting all requirements.
-Prepare for Final Presentation
-Submit all service hours record sheets
May 8 (DAY 2)/ May 9 (DAY 1): Session 31
1. Group Presentations on Exploring Design Aesthetics and Tools. Complete Viewer Feedback 411.
2. Review Presentation Guidelines & Rubric
3. Work on Thesis Argument Organizer (due May 16-17)
4. Work on Annotations 11-15 (due May 10-11)
May 4 (DAY 2)/ May 7 (DAY 1): Session 30
Exploring Design Aesthetics and Tools: The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources (click me)
>Viewing Slide Design Tutorial: "Steal This Presentation" by Jesse Dee, Graphic Designer. Take notes for reference.
> In groups of three or four, view one of the other presentation tutorials together and discuss the main points covered. Choice tutorials include: "Problems with PowerPoint (and student presentations" / "Introduction to Slide Design"/ "You Suck at PowerPoint"/ "Presenting Sticky Ideas"/ Dodging Bullets in Presentations"
>Prepare a short oral presentation/breakdown highlighting the points for your audience. See the group processing worksheet here. Present findings to class.
Additional Elements: juxtaposition, fonts, color palate, continuity, builds (progression), image as metaphor, cleanliness, choreography, humor
Presentation Resources:
Design Aesthetics and Tools:
(click me!) The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources
(click me!) Playing with Images, Avatars, and Fonts, and added
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How to Make Rapid and Easy Progress in Learning to Speak in Public:
Speak about something that:
a) You have earned the right to talk about through study and experience
b)You are excited about: and
c) You are eager to tell your listeners about.
Presentation Tips:
1. Make brief notes of the interesting things you want to convey to your audience.
2. Don't write out your presentation in full.
3. Never, never, never memorize a talk word for word
4. Fill your presentation with illustrative examples and visuals.
5. Know far more about your subject than you can use.
6. Rehearse your talk by conversing with your friends and family.
7. Instead of worrying about your delivery, find ways of improving it.
8. Don't imitate others, be yourself!
Adapted from "Speak More Effectively" by Dale Carnegie
For more information, visit www.dalecarnegie.com/speak
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3. Work on Thesis Argument Organizer.
4. Work on Annotations 11-15 - Use these last 5 annotations to fill in any gaps that remain in your research. DUE: May 10 (Day 2) / May 11 (Day 1)
*Annotations 6-10 can be submitted without a late penalty until Sunday, May 6. After that, 5 points per day will be deducted. Email Ms. Roberts directly when annotations are complete.
May 2 (DAY 2)/ May 3 (DAY 1): Session 29
1. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) :
Develop a list of 8 - 10 Main/Major topic sentences for final presentation. List your topics in your Thesis Argument Organizer. Provide (3) explanations for each sub-topic in support of your thesis. Provide evidence from your annotations (with in-text documentation) for each explanation in support of sub-topic sentence. Be sure to include source references and in-text documentation throughout each domain of organizer.
2. Research development (Annotations 11-15) - Use these last 5 annotations to fill in any gaps that remain in your research. DUE: May 10 (Day 2) / May 11 (Day 1)
*Annotations 6-10 can be submitted without a late penalty until Sunday, May 6. After that, 5 points per day will be deducted. Email Ms. Roberts directly when annotations are complete.
April 30 (DAY 2)/ May 1 (DAY 1): Session 28
Thesis Building Workshop
1. Essential Question: What is a Thesis?
Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Read and Focus on the center of the page "What is a Thesis?" Click here.
2. Thesis Development Template Review and Peer-feedback: Thesis Generator (Jim Burke). Discussion of Format. Pair/Share for Feedback. Click here: Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke)
--->Student Sharing examples and revisions
---> Teacher Check-in
3. Research development (Annotations 11-15) Use these last 5 annotations to fill in any gaps that remain in your research. DUE: May 10 (Day 2) / May 11 (Day 1)
April 25 (DAY 1)/ April 26 (DAY 2): Session 27
1. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
2. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 6-10. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary.
3. Individual research consultations with Ms. Roberts
Reflect on the following:
>What’s in stock? How many completed annotations do you have and in what shape are they? Is there anything you need to do differently with future annotations?
>What’s on backorder? What is still in your head? What work are you thinking about and planning to do next?
>Which pieces are working? What annotations do you have that are really solid and could grow into additional sub-topics? What pieces are you thinking about elaborating on?
>How are your work habits? How much time are you spending on your work? Are you taking quality notes? Critically reading? Thinking?
>What problems are you having with your work? What can I do to help?
4. Work to complete Annotation #11 during class session.
April 23 (DAY 1)/ April 24 (DAY 2): Session 26
1. TEDTalk Viewing (Whole Group): Amy Cuddy, Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (click me). (21 min).
2. Complete 4-1-1 Formative Assessment while viewing.
3. Class discussion of TEDTalk afterward.
4. With time that remains, find a resource for Annotation #11 and work on any incomplete assignments.
April 19 (DAY 1)/ April 20 (DAY 2): Session 25
1. Final Research & Annotation Writing Workshop Day for Annotations 6-10!!
2. DAY 1: Sign-up for final presentation date.
Homework:
Complete ALL Annotations 6-10 due Monday, April 23.
April 17 (DAY 1)/ April 18 (DAY 2): Session 24
1. Research Workshop Day! Find your source for Annotation #10.
2. Work to complete Annotation 10 during class.
3. DAY 2: Sign-up for final presentation date.
Homework:
Complete Annotation 10 due Thursday, April 19 & Friday, April 20.
**Annotations 6-10 should all be complete by the due dates listed above.
April 13 (DAY 1)/ April 16 (DAY 2): Session 23
1. Lesson on Identifying Scholarly Sources w/ APB handout
2. Find at least one scholarly source for your next annotation. (Should be Annotation #8.) Use Senior Thesis Libguide databases.
3. Fill out Scholarly Source Evaluation Tool on your selected source.
4. Work to complete Annotation 8 during class.
5. Secure resource for Annotation 9 due next class.
6. Finish remaining mini-presentation (Day 1: Sam / Day 2: Cynthia & Trent)
Homework:
Complete Annotations 8 & 9 due Tuesday, April 17 & Wednesday, April 18.
April 11 (Day 1)/ April 12 (DAY 2): Session 22
1. Day 1: Finish presentations (A.J., MaryKate, Cyprian, Christian, T.J., Wesley, Sam)
Fill in PIN chart online
Day 2: Mini-Presentation (Trent)
If you have not already done so, fill in PIN chart online
2. Complete the Scholarly Source Questionnaire
3. Find resources for Annotations 6 & 7. Use Senior Thesis Libguide
4. Work to complete Annotations 1-5 and/or 6 & 7 during class
Homework:
Complete Annotations 6 & 7 due Friday, April 13 & Monday, April 16.
**Complete Annotations 1-5 by Friday, April 13 for MP1. These were due March 16.
April 10 (Day 2): Session 21
1. Finish presentations (Juli, Lilly, Cynthia, Abbey, Trent)
Fill in PIN chart online
2. Find resource for Annotation 6. Use Senior Thesis Libguide
3. Work to complete Annotations 6 during class
Homework:
Complete Annotation 6 due Thursday, April 12.
**Complete Annotations 1-5 by Friday, April 13 for MP1. These were due March 16.
April 9 (Day 1): Session 21
Presentation Day!
Audience Members: Complete PIN Chart while viewing your peers
April 6 (Day 2): Session 20
Presentation Day!
Audience Members: Complete PIN Chart while viewing your peers
April 5 (Day 1): Session 20
Workshop:
Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
Use this class time to organize and finalize your Mini-Presentation. Please consult the rubric and adhere to all requirements.
Homework:
Synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (4/ 6 Day 2) / (4/9 Day 1). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present. Revise Annotations 1-5 as needed.
April 3 (Day 1)/ April 4 (DAY 2): Session 19
Workshop:
Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
Use this class time to organize and finalize your Mini-Presentation. Please consult the rubric and adhere to all requirements.
Homework:
Synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (4/6 Day 2) / (4/9 Day 1). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present. Rehearse your mini-pres and be ready to present!
March 23 (Day 1)/ April 2 (DAY 2): Session 18
Workshop:
Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
Use this class time to organize and finalize your Mini-Presentation. Please consult the rubric and adhere to all requirements.
Homework:
Synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (4/3 Day 1) (4/4 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present. Revise Annotations 1-5 as needed.
March 21 (Day 1)/ March 22 (DAY 2): Session 17
Class held in Library
1. Viewing: TEDTalk Presentation/Evaluating Content and Delivery:
MarlaSpivak:WhyBeesAreDisappearingTEDTalk
Complete 4-1-1FormativeAssessmentSheet
2. Workshop: Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
3. Examine and View: Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet (click me)
Special Note: "Make a Copy" of the Above Handouts and "Move to" your Senior Thesis folder. The organizational worksheet should be started by next class. Your focus point for this presentation is based on a select concept or (sub)topic found within your Annotations 1-5.
4. PROCESS: Revise and edit annotations #1-5 for accuracy, quality, and understanding
Homework:
Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (4/3 Day 1) (4/4 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present.
Monday March 19 (Day 1)/ Tuesday March 20 (DAY 2): Session 16
Class held in Library
1. Image Procurement Workshop: Read/Pair/Share (RPS) with Copyright-Friendly Toolkit
Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool
2. Complete 4-1-1- Assessment Tool during Group Activity
3. Class Reflection on Creative Commons/Fair Use
4. Activity: Copyright-Friendly Scavenger Hunt and Citation Challenge (Partner Work)
Google Presentation Slide/Citation in Speaker Notes/Topic with Image Rationale
5. Gallery Walk: Preview of Images and Citation Quality
Homework:
Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (4/3 Day 1) (4/4 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present.
MARCH 13 (Day 1)/ MARCH 14 (Day 2): Session 14
1. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-4. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary. Work to complete all parts of Annotations 1-4. Revise as needed.
2. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
3. Work to complete Annotation #5 during class session. Try to stay within the Senior Thesis LibGuide selections unless problems/issues ensue. Be sure to have a Database password sheet for home access.
4. Review your Research Starter Document and make any necessary revisions to reflect current state of research.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #5 for next class: Thursday(Day 1)/ Friday (Day 2)
MARCH 7 (DAY 1)/ MARCH 8 (DAY 2) & MARCH 9 (Day 1)/ March 12 (Day 2): Session 13 Make-up
Research Workshop Session: Senior Thesis LibGuide
Secure credible resource for Annotation #4
Work to complete Annotation #4
Homework: Complete Annotation #4 for next class session: Tuesday., March 13 (Day 1)/Wed., March 14 (Day 2).
MARCH 5 (DAY 1)/ MARCH 6 (DAY 2): Session 12
1. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
2. Peer Review/ Revise/ Edit Annotation #2 (as needed)
3.. Complete Annotation #3 due next class session!
4. Be sure to load Annotations Scoring Rubric into your digital folder. File. Make a copy. Rename.
Homework: Complete Annotation #3 for next class (Wed. March 7 (Day 1)/Thurs. March 9 (Day 2)
MARCH 1 (DAY 1)/ MARCH 2 (DAY 2): Session 11
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotation #1 (Add constructive feedback in the form of comments)
2. Workshop time for Research/Find your resource for Anno. #2 - Senior Thesis Libguide
3. Complete Annotation #2 due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #2 for next class session: Mon., March 5 (Day 1)/ Tues., March 6 (Day 2)
FEBRUARY 27 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 28 (DAY 2): Session 10
Sessions 6-10 Wrap Up
1. Research Starter Organizer: Revisit/Revise/Review (with peer)
Read through comments
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
2. Review template for Annotation #1-5 and example #1 / example #2
See Docs and Forms Tab
3. Activity: (LINK) Intro to Databases
Secure source for Annotation # 1 and begin completing document
Homework:
Annotation #1 Completed and Submitted by Thurs., March 1 (Day 1)/ Fri., March 2 (Day 2)
FEBRUARY 25 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 26 (DAY 2): Session Nine
1. Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity
Essential Questions:
Do American companies have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the workers who manufacture the clothing they sell?
Do American consumers have any responsibility for workers in other countries who make their clothing?
2. Introduce Research Starter Organizer: Research Starter Worksheet (Link). Open file, make a copy of this form, move to your Senior Thesis folder. Complete
Homework:
Research Starter Organizer: Research Starter Worksheet (Link). Work to complete for next class.
FEBRUARY 21 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 22 (DAY 2): Session Eight
Lesson: Reading to build foundation for research
Essential Questions:
Do American companies have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the workers who manufacture the clothing they sell?
Do American consumers have any responsibility for workers in other countries who make their clothing?
Step Four: Students groups will then meet to Set-Up, Plan, and Begin work on a Google Presentation about this "Problem-Solution"-based thesis topic. Groups should design a Google Presentation with a distinct Beginning, Middle, and End, which will serve to represent a collaborative approach to the topic: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. The presentation should include a title page and a Works Cited page for resources and images used. Group leaders should ensure that all components are in place for the finished product. Each group member should include at least TWO slides (visual and/or textual) as part of the whole presentation. Each group member's slide should have speaker notes (with in-text documentation) and citation(s) for image and resource used. The slide presentation should be designed in a logical order as each member will be presenting his/her slides to the class as part of the cohesive whole. An individual completion/participation grade (20 points) will be assigned for contributions to the group product.
Practice and Prepare. Student groups meet for final presentation edits.
Research Starter Organizer: Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
Homework:
Complete Group Google Slide Project (see above for criteria) for in-class presentation during next session. "Fashion's Hidden Cost" presentations should be a synthesis of individual/group research and present this Problem/Potential Solutions in a logical and cohesive order.
Research Starter Organizer: Research Starter Worksheet (Link). Work to complete for next class.
FEBRUARY 15 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 20 (DAY 2): Session Seven
Lesson: Reading to build foundation for research
Essential Questions:
Do American companies have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the workers who manufacture the clothing they sell?
Do American consumers have any responsibility for workers in other countries who make their clothing?
Activity: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity
Activity: Continuing to build foundation through Group Work Processing
Step One: Groups meet to Identify the issues related to their individual articles. Using the graphic organizer, students will discuss the "Problems" and record group members' information in the "Problem" section. Group members should then record their "Ideas" and reactions to the information shared.
Organizer:
“Problem-Solution” graphic organizer (PDF)
Step Two: Student groups will then go back to the (Link) NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity and focus on Part III: Researching the Solutions. Student groups will decide on assigning follow-up reading in the group's respective domain (i.e. 1. Stop Doing Business in Countries With Poor Safety Records; 2. Improve Safety and Working Conditions; 3. Increase Transparency About Clothing Origins). Each student should engage in a close-read of his/her follow-up "Solution" article, recording findings in the "Solutions" section of the worksheet. Please include topic, headline, and date of "Solutions" article.
Step Three: Group members will meet for a final wrap-up discussion of their "Solution" article and then record reactions in the "My Ideas" section of the worksheet to conclude. This completed worksheet will be collected the next class session.
Step Four: Students groups will then meet to Set-Up, Plan, and Begin work on a Google Presentation about this "Problem-Solution"-based thesis topic. Groups should design a Google Presentation with a distinct Beginning, Middle, and End, which will serve to represent a collaborative approach to the topic: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. The presentation should include a title page and a Works Cited page for resources and images used. Group leaders should ensure that all components are in place for the finished product. Each group member should include at least TWO slides (visual and/or textual) as part of the whole presentation. Each group member's slide should have speaker notes (with in-text documentation) and citation(s) for image and resource used. The slide presentation should be designed in a logical order as each member will be presenting his/her slides to the class as part of the cohesive whole. An individual completion/participation grade (20 points) will be assigned for contributions to the group product.
Homework:
Complete Group Google Slide Project (see above for criteria) for in-class presentation during next session. "Fashion's Hidden Cost" presentations should be a synthesis of individual/group research and present this Problem/Potential Solutions in a logical and cohesive order.
Group Google Silde Project Presentation: Due Wednesday, Feb. 21st (Day 1), Thursday, Feb. 22nd (Day 2).
FEBRUARY 13 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 14 (DAY 2): Session Six
Lesson: Reading to build foundation for research
Essential Questions:
Do American companies have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the workers who manufacture the clothing they sell?
Do American consumers have any responsibility for workers in other countries who make their clothing?
Activity: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity (Tag Check, Video, Photo
Analysis, Group Assignments, Related-Article Reading, Current Events Sheet)
1. Problem-Solution-Based Research Lesson: Close-read your select article and complete explication of reading based on the following template:
New York Times Current Event Worksheet
Homework:
1. Complete New York Times Current Event Worksheet for assigned NYTimes Learning Network Article reading.
2. Past Due: Contract/Mentor Forms Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet Due Wednesday, February 14 (Day 2)/ Thursday, February 15 (Day 1)
FEBRUARY 9 (DAY 1)/ FEBRUARY 12 (DAY 2): Session Five
Session 1-4 Wrap-up
1. Group Activity: Brainstorm research topics/use concept mapping tool
>Pre-writing: Complete Part A of "Speed-dating" worksheet
>Speed-dating activity: gather feedback from peers (student-driven interviews)
>Final debriefing
2. Brainstorm community service/internship idea: Click here for worksheet!
3. Watch example presentation> Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me)
4. Complete Song Google Presentations (Gersh)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contract/Mentor Forms Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet>
Due Wednesday, February 14 (Day 2)/ Thursday, February 15 (Day 1)
FEBRUARY 6 (DAY 2)/ FEBRUARY 7 (DAY 1): Session Four (LIBRARY SESSION)
1. Group Activity: Brainstorm research topics/use concept mapping tool
>Pre-writing: Complete Part A of "Speed-dating" worksheet
>Speed-dating activity: gather feedback from peers (student-driven interviews)
>Final debriefing
2. Brainstorm community service/internship ideas
3. Watch example presentation> Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me)
4. Complete Song Google Presentations (Gersh)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contract/Mentor Forms Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet>
Due Wednesday, February 14 (Day 2)/ Thursday, February 15 (Day 1)
FEBRUARY 2 (DAY 2)/ FEBRUARY 5 (DAY 1): Session Three
1. Song Selection Presentations
2. Create Senior Thesis Google Folder
Proposal
Annotations 1-5
Annotations 6-10
Annotations 11-15
Thesis Argument Organizer
Special Note: for the above items, be sure to "Make a Copy">Rename>Move to Personal Digital Folder>Share with me/Ms. Roberts.
3. Pair/Share your passion cards (quick whip-around and debriefing)
4. Introduce Senior Thesis Proposal Sheet (click me) and expectations
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contract/Mentor Forms Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
No late forms will be accepted!
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet>
Due Wednesday, February 14 (Day 2)/ Thursday, February 15 (Day 1)
JANUARY 31 (Day 2) / February 1 (DAY 1): Session Two
1. Introduction to Class: What is your passion? (Viewing: Steve Jobs' Commencement Address, Stanford University 2005)> 3-2-1 Assessment
2. Student Sharing/Pairs:Soundtrack Song List Reflections
3. Activity: Song Selection and Google Presentations (set up digital folder and application).
4. Introduce Passion Card Activity (visual with short paragraph description on back of card)
5. Complete Interview Presentations
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship (see "Docs and Forms" tab to access activity sheet)
2. Finish Google Pres Slide and Presentation (with speaker notes and citation for image(s))
3. Bring in index card and visuals for passion bulletin board in classroom.
4. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
No late forms will be accepted!
JANUARY 29 (DAY 2)/ JANUARY 30 (DAY 1): Session One
1. Introductions and welcome!
2. Student Questionnaire> Interviews> Informal Presentations (one minute per student)
3. Overview of Course Description/Summary
4: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship Position
2. Completion of Top Ten Soundtrack Activity Sheet (in full)
3. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Monday, February 12 (Day 2)/ Tuesday, February 13 (Day 1)!
No late forms will be accepted!
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FALL SEMESTER
January: Student Presentations
Martin - SeniorThesis Presentation Calendar- January 2018
Gershman-SeniorThesis Presentation Calendar-January 2018
Final Presentation Peer Feedback Form
Final Presentation Practice and Preparation
December 20-22: Final Countdown
1. Revisit, revise, and finalize all Annotations.
2. Continue developing Thesis Argument Organizer. Include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
3. Image Procurement
4. Continue to consult the Final Presentation Rubric and Final Presentation Practice and Preparation forms (posted under Looking Ahead).
5. Finalize and submit all record sheets for Service Hours.
6. Practice, practice, practice.
Homework:
-Develop Google Slide Presentation
-Develop / revise Thesis Argument Organizer, meeting all requirements.
-Prepare for Final Presentation
-Submit all service hours record sheets
December 18 (DAY 2) / December 19 (DAY 1): Session 32
1. Distribute Advanced Storytelling and Presentation Skills Handout (click me) and Discuss/Highlight important features in each quadrant. Apply these skills to the following presentations: Which strategies are demonstrated by the presenters?
2. The Art of Presentations: TED under 20(click me)
1. View presentations (2) highlighting topical information and personal passions
Video 1: Beau Lotto + Amy O'Toole: Science is for everyone, kids included
Video 2: Two young scientists break down plastics with bacteria
2. Complete Presentation Reflection Worksheet
3. Whole-group discussion
4. What works/what doesn't discussion
Homework: Work to revise/complete Thesis Argument Organizer to include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations). Work to complete any PAST DUE project work. Begin to construct Google Slide Presentation for Final Project Presentation
December 11 (DAY 1) / December 12 (DAY 2): Session 31
1. Group Work: Exploring Design Aesthetics and Tools: The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources (click me)
> In groups of three or four, view a tutorial together and discuss the main points covered. Choice tutorials include: "Introduction to Slide Design"/ "You Suck at PowerPoint"/ "Presenting Sticky Ideas"/ Dodging Bullets in Presentations"/ "Present Before PowerPoint"
>Prepare a short oral presentation/breakdown highlighting the points for your audience. See the group processing worksheet here.
>Present findings to class.
2. Lesson/Lecture: The Art of Presentations> Presentation Zen with Garr Reynolds (click me). Students should take notes while viewing (40 minutes). Be sure to "Make a Copy" of the Guided note-taking sheet and move into your Senior Thesis folder. Notes will be checked and given session participation grade. Guided Note-taking Sheet (click me)
3. Continue research for final Annotations and work on Thesis Argument Organizer.
Homework:
-Begin to construct Google Slide Presentation for Final Project Presentation.
-Annotations # 13-15 due Wednesday, 12/13 (Day 1), Thursday, 12/14 (Day 2)
-Thesis Argument Organizer: Due Friday, 12/15 (Day 1) / Monday, 12/18(Day 2)
December 7 (Day 1)/ December 8 (DAY 2): Session 30
1. TEDTalk Presentation Viewing: Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model. (10 min). Class discussion and debriefing to follow presentation. Complete 4-1-1 Worksheet.
2. Exploring Design Aesthetics and Tools: The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources (click me)
>Viewing Slide Design Tutorial: "Steal This Presentation" by Jesse Dee, Graphic Designer. Take notes in digital folder for reference.
> In groups of three or four, view a tutorial together and discuss the main points covered. Choice tutorials include: "Introduction to Slide Design"/ "You Suck at PowerPoint"/ "Presenting Sticky Ideas"/ Dodging Bullets in Presentations"/ "Present Before PowerPoint"
>Prepare a short oral presentation/breakdown highlighting the points for your audience. See the group processing worksheet here. Present findings to class.
3. Work on Thesis Argument Organizer for due date.
Homework:
Annotations # 13-15 due Wednesday, 12/13 (Day 1), Thursday, 12/14 (Day 2)
Thesis Argument Organizer: DUE Friday, 12/15 (Day 1) / Monday, 12/18(Day 2)
December 5 (Day 1)/ December 6 (DAY 2): Session 29
Annotations #11-12 due 12/5 (Day 1), 12/6 (Day 2)
Thesis Building Workshop
1. Essential Question: What is a Thesis?
Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Read and Focus on the center of the page "What is a Thesis?" Click here.
2. Thesis Development Template Review and Peer-feedback: Thesis Generator (Jim Burke). Discussion of Format. Pair/Share for Feedback. Click here: Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke)
--->Student Sharing examples and revisions
---> Teacher Check-in
3. Thesis Argument Orgnizer (click me) :
Develop List of 8 - 10 Main/Major topic sentences for final presentation. List your topics in your Thesis Argument Organizer. Provide (3) explanations for each sub-topic in support of your thesis. Provide evidence from your annotations (with in-text documentation) for each explanation in support of sub-topic sentence. Be sure to include source references and in-text documentation throughout each domain of organizer.
4. Research development (Annotations 13-15)
Homework:
Annotations # 13-15 due Wednesday, 12/13 (Day 1), Thursday, 12/14 (Day 2)
Thesis Argument Organizer: DUE Friday, 12/15 (Day 1) / Monday, 12/18(Day 2)
December 1 (Day 1)/ December 4 (DAY 2): Session 28
and
November 29 (Day 1)/ November 30 (DAY 2): Session 27
(Special Note: Gersh's Day One class will have a library session on Wednesday with alternative substitute plans. Ms. Roberts will facilitate the lesson. The lesson below will be reserved for Friday, December 1st)
1. Viewing: TedTalk by Michael Green, Why We Should Build Wooden Skyscrapers
Evaluation Tool: Add critical commentary on this worksheet as you view.
2. Research Development: Things to Consider
>Develop a detailed Works Cited List of Resources in NoodleBib and/or as Google Doc in Google Senior Thesis folder
>Revisit and review list of Essential Questions/Key Terms in Research Starter that you would like to see answered through this next stage of research. Be prepared to update as needed to reflect your current status
3. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Read and Focus on the center of the page "What is a Thesis?" Click here.
3. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Read and Focus on the center of the page "What is a Thesis?" Click here.
4. Begin work to complete the following Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke)
5. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE Friday, December 15 (Day 1) / Monday, December 18(Day 2)
Develop List of 8 - 10 Main/Major topic sentences for final presentation. List your topics in your Thesis Argument Organizer. Provide (3) explanations for each sub-topic in support of your thesis. Provide evidence from your annotations (with in-text documentation) for each explanation in support of sub-topic sentence.
6. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-12, due 12/5 (Day 1), 12/6 (Day 2) and 13-15 due 12/13 (Day 1), 12/14 (Day 2). Students should work to develop and complete annotations for this final stage of research.
7. Presentation Schedule sign up
Homework:
1. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-12, due 12/5 (Day 1), 12/6 (Day 2) and 13-15 due 12/13 (Day 1), 12/14 (Day 2).
2. Continue to develop Thesis Argument Organizer. DUE Friday, December 15 (Day 1) / Monday, December 18(Day 2)
November 27 (Day 1)/ November 28 (Day 2) : Session 26
Lesson: Impromptu "Take a Stance" Activity
1. Brainstorming stance topic (2 minutes)
2. Presentation Preparation: Introduction, 3 Supporting Arguments/Ideas/Reasons, Anticipated Rebuttal and Response, Closing (10 minutes)
3. Student Presentations (2-minutes/ea.)
4. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
5. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 6-10. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary.
6. Work to complete Annotation #11 during class session. Try to stay within the Senior Thesis LibGuide selections unless problems/issues ensue. See Ms. Roberts for help when needed.
Homework: Complete Research Annotations #11-12: Tues. 12/5 (Day 1) /
Wed. 12/6 (Day 2)
November 16 (Day 1)/ November 17 (DAY 2): Session 25
1. TEDTalk Presentation Viewing: Amy Cuddy, Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (click me). (21 min). Students should complete 4-1-1 Formative Assessment(click me) while viewing.
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2. Investigate the following website for more tips on how to effectively present topical information:
The Science of People: 5 Secrets of a Successful TED Talk (click me)
Record your findings on the back of your 4-1-1 worksheet.
3. Class discussion and collection of assessment to follow.
4. Workshop: Research for Annotations 9-10.
Homework:
Annotations 9-10 due Monday, November 27 (Day 1), Tuesday, November 28 (Day 2)
November 14 (Day 1)/ November 15 (Day 2): Session 24
1. Research Development: Find/Secure Resources for Annotations #6--#10
>Develop a detailed Works Cited List of Resources in NoodleBib and/or as Google Doc in Google Senior Thesis folder
>Revisit and review list of Essential Questions/Key Terms in Research Starter that you would like to see answered through this next stage of research.
2. Research Workshop Session: Annotations 6-10. Seek clarity and precision. Peer review/edit as needed
Homework: Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool. Annotation Due dates: #7-8 = 11/10 (Day 1), 11/13 (Day 2); #9-10 = 11/27 (Day 1), 11/28 (Day 2)
November 10 (Day 1)/ November 13 (Day 2): Session 23
1. Research Development: Find/Secure Resources for Annotations #6--#10
>Develop a detailed Works Cited List of Resources in NoodleBib and/or as Google Doc in Google Senior Thesis folder
>Revisit and review list of Essential Questions/Key Terms in Research Starter that you would like to see answered through this next stage of research.
2. Workshop Session: Annotations 6-10. Seek clarity and precision. Peer review/edit as needed
Homework: Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool. Annotation Due dates: #7-8 = 11/10 (Day 1), 11/13 (Day 2); #9-10 = 11/27 (Day 1), 11/28 (Day 2)
November 8 (Day 1)/ November 9 (Day 2): Session 22
1. Research Development: Find/Secure Resources for Annotations #6--#10
>Develop a detailed Works Cited List of Resources in NoodleBib and/or as Google Doc in Google Senior Thesis folder
>Revisit and review list of Essential Questions/Key Terms in Research Starter that you would like to see answered through this next stage of research.
2. Be sure to have completed Work Audit Report #1 (to be found in Google Folder). See last class agenda for guiding questions.
3. Workshop Session: Annotations 6-10
4. Research Check-in / Library
Homework: Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool. Research Annotation deadlines can be found to the left under "Looking Ahead."
November 3 (Day 1)/ November 6 (Day 2): Session 21
1. Research Development: Find/Secure Resources for Annotations #6--#10
>Develop a detailed Works Cited List of Resources in NoodleBib and/or as Google Doc in Google Senior Thesis folder
>Revisit and review list of Essential Questions/Key Terms in Research Starter that you would like to see answered through this next stage of research.
2. Be sure to have completed Work Audit Report #1 (to be found in Google Folder). See last class agenda for guiding questions.
3. Workshop Session: Annotations 6-10
Homework: Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool. Research Annotation deadlines can be found to the left under "Looking Ahead."
November 1 (Day 1)/ November 2 (DAY 2): Session 20
1. Complete Mini-Presentations. Add feedback on the mini-presentations on the form below:
Gersh: Mini Presentation PIN Chart Form (click me)
2 . Work Audit: Do some serious rummaging around in your portfolio. Give me a free-write report on what shape all of that stuff is in. Provide an extended paragraph response with specifics in response to any/all applicable questions below. This should be done as a separate Gdoc in your Thesis folder titled Work Audit #1. You should answer these questions with honesty and integrity, please:
>What’s in stock? How many completed annotations do you have and in what shape are they? Is there anything you need to do differently with future annotations?
>What’s on backorder? What is still in your head? What work are you thinking about and planning to do next?
>Which pieces are working? What annotations do you have that are really solid and could grow into additional sub-topics? What pieces are you thinking about elaborating on?
>How are your work habits? How much time are you spending on your work? Are you taking quality notes? Critically reading? Thinking?
>What problems are you having with your work? What can I do to help?
3. Workshop Session: Annotations 6
Homework:
1. Complete work audit for next class.
2. Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool.
3. Annotations #6 due 11/3 (Day 1) / 11/6 (Day 2).
October 30 (Day 1)/ October 31 (DAY 2): Session 19
1. Presentation Organizer due
2. Class Presentations & Peer feedback
(Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity, Ann. #1-5)
October 26 (Day 1)/ October 27 (DAY 2): Session 18
1. Presentation Organizer due
2. Class Presentations & Peer feedback
(Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity, Ann. #1-5)
October 24 (Day 1)/ October 25 (DAY 2): Session 17
Lesson: Impromptu "Take a Stance" Activity (45 minutes)
1. Brainstorming stance topic (2 minutes)
2. Presentation Preparation: Introduction, 3 Supporting Arguments/Ideas/Reasons, Anticipated Rebuttal and Response, Closing (10 minutes)
3. Student Presentations (2-minutes/ea.)
Homework:
Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (10/26 Day 1) (10/27 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present. Revise Annotations 1-5 as needed.
October 20 (Day 1)/ October 23 (DAY 2): Session 17
1. Viewing TEDTalk Presentation/Evaluating Content and Delivery:
MarlaSpivak:WhyBeesAreDisappearingTEDTalk
Complete 4-1-1FormativeAssessmentSheet
2. Workshop: Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
3. Examine and View: Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet (click me)
Special Note: "Make a Copy" of the Above Handouts and "Move to" your Senior Thesis folder. The organizational worksheet should be started by next class. Your focus point for this presentation is based on a select concept or (sub)topic found within your Annotations 1-5.
4. PROCESS: Revise and edit annotations #1-5 for accuracy, quality, and understanding
Homework:
Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due (10/26 Day 1) (10/27 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present.
October 18 (Day 1)/ October 19 (DAY 2): Session 16
1. Image Procurement Workshop: Read/Pair/Share (RPS) with Copyright-Friendly Toolkit
Use Senior Thesis LibGuide as Resource Tool
2. Complete 4-1-1- Assessment Tool during Group Activity (Make a copy of document and place in your Senior Thesis folder.)
3. Class Reflection on Creative Commons/Fair Use
4. Activity: Copyright-Friendly Scavenger Hunt and Citation Challenge (Partner Work)
Google Presentation Slide/Citation in Speaker Notes/Topic with Image Rationale
5. Gallery Walk: Preview of Images and Citation Quality
6. Overview of Mini-Presentation
Homework: Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due next week (10/26 Day 1) (10/27 Day 2). Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present.
October 16 (Day 1)/ October 17 (Day 2) : Session 15
1. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-4. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary. Work to complete all parts of Annotations 1-4. Revise as needed.
2. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
3. Work to complete Annotation #5 during class session. Try to stay within the Senior Thesis LibGuide selections unless problems/issues ensue. Be sure to have a Database password sheet for home access.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #5 for next class: Wednesday (Day 1)/ Thursday (Day 2)
October 12 (Day 1)/ October 13 (Day 2) : Session 14
1. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-3. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary. Work to complete all parts of Annotations 1-3
2. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
3. Work to complete Annotation #4 during class session. Try to stay within the Senior Thesis LibGuide selections unless problems/issues ensue. Be sure to have a Database password sheet for home access.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #4 for next class: Monday (Day 1)/ Tuesday (Day 2)
October 10 (Day 1)/ October 11 (Day 2) : Session 13
1. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis LibGuide
2. Revise / Review/ Edit Annotation #2 (as needed)
3.. Complete Annotation #3 due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #3 for next class (10/12 Day 1, 10/13 Day 2)
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October 6 (Day 1 )/ October 9 (Day 2): Session 12
(Mr. Martin's Classes ONLY)
1. Web Evaluation Lesson Handout
Evaluate the website: http://www.earlygospel.com/
Complete Online Source Evaluation Tool for Annotation #1
2. Workshop time for Research - Senior Thesis Libguide
3. Work on Annotation #2 due next class session!
(Gersh's classes ONLY)
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotation #1
2. Workshop time for Research: Senior Thesis Libguide
3. Complete Annotation #2 due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #2 for next class session (Tuesday, Oct. 10 Day 1// Wednesday, Oct. 11 Day 2)
October 4 (Day 1 )/ October 5 (Day 2): Session 11
Sessions 6-10 Wrap Up
1. Research Starter Organizer: Revisit/Revise/Review (with peer)
Read through comments
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
2. Review template for Annotation #1-5 and example(s)
See Docs and Forms Tab
3. Activity: (LINK) Intro to Databases
Secure source for Annotation # 1 and begin completing document
Homework:
1. Research Starter Completed Worksheet due. Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio.
2. Annotation #1 Completed and Submitted by Fri. 10/6 (Day 1), 10/9 (Day 2)
October 2 (Day 1)/ October 3 (Day 2): Session 10
1. Research Starter Organizer: Revisit/Revise/Review (with peer)
2. Activity: (LINK) Intro to Databases & Preview template for Annotation #1-5 and example(s)
See Docs and Forms Tab
3. Begin working on research: web based
Homework:
1. Research Starter Completed Worksheet due. Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio.
2. Annotation #1 Completed and Submitted by Fri. 10/6 (Day 1), 10/9 (Day 2)
September 28 (Day 1)/ September 29(Day 2): Session 9
*Thesis Proposal due today*
Gershman: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity
1. Student groups meet, extend article discussion, and begin Google Presentation: Title page, Problem-Solution slides, speaker notes, citations, and works cited. Practice and Prepare.
Step Four: Students groups will then meet to Set-Up, Plan, and Begin work on a Google Presentation about this "Problem-Solution"-based thesis topic. Groups should design a Google Presentation with a distinct Beginning, Middle, and End, which will serve to represent a collaborative approach to the topic: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. The presentation should include a title page and a Works Cited page for resources and images used. Group leaders should ensure that all components are in place for the finished product. Each group member should include at least TWO slides (visual and/or textual) as part of the whole presentation. Each group member's slide should have speaker notes (with in-text documentation) and citation(s) for image and resource used. The slide presentation should be designed in a logical order as each member will be presenting his/her slides to the class as part of the cohesive whole. An individual completion/participation grade (20 points) will be assigned for contributions to the group product.
2. Begin Presentations
3. Begin Working on Research Starter Organizer:
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
Be sure to "Make a Copy" of the above template, "Rename," and "Move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio in "Drive." Brainstorm research sub-topics/use results from "speed dating" activity for exploring potential topics.
Martin: Research Workshop / Library
1. Finish Group Presentations
2. Finalize proposal and begin working on research (identifying resources).
3. Continue Working on Research Starter Organizer:
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
Be sure to "Make a Copy" of the above template, "Rename," and "Move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio in "Drive." Brainstorm research sub-topics/use results from "speed dating" activity for exploring potential topics.
Homework:
1. Research Starter Worksheet Due on Monday 10/2(Day 1) / Tuesday 10/3 (Day 2). Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio
2. Finalize Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. (Gershman).
3. Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 26 (Day 1)/ September 27(Day 2): Session 8
*Service Hours Contracts and Mentor forms due today*
Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity
Gershman:
1. Student groups meet, extend article discussion, and begin work on Google Presentation: Title page, Problem-Solution slides, speaker notes, citations, and works cited.
2. Practice and Prepare.
Martin:
1. Student groups meet for final presentation edits.
2. Group presentations.
3. Research Starter Organizer:
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
Be sure to "Make a Copy" of the above template, "Rename," and "Move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio in "Drive." Brainstorm research sub-topics/use results from "speed dating" activity for exploring potential topics.
4. Finalize proposal and begin working on research (identifying resources).
Homework:
1. Research Starter Worksheet Due on Monday 10/2(Day 1) / Tuesday 10/3 (Day 2). Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio
2. Finalize Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. (Gershman).
3. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
4. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 22 (Day 1)/ September 25(Day 2): Session 7
1. Student groups meet and finalize Google Presentation: Title page, Problem-Solution slides, speaker notes, citations, and works cited. Practice and Prepare. Due next class (Martin).
2. Research Starter Organizer: Set Induction
Research Starter Worksheet (Link)
Be sure to "Make a Copy" of the above template, "Rename," and "Move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio in "Drive." Brainstorm research sub-topics/use results from "speed dating" activity for exploring potential topics.
3. Finalize proposal and begin working on research (identifying resources).
Homework:
1. Research Starter Worksheet Due on Monday 10/2(Day 1) / Tuesday 10/3 (Day 2).Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio
2. Finalize Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. Due next class (Martin).
3. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
4. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 19 (Day 1)/ September 20(Day 2): Session 6
Lesson: Reading to build foundation for research
Essential Questions:
Do American companies have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the workers who manufacture the clothing they sell?
Do American consumers have any responsibility for workers in other countries who make their clothing?
Activity: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity (Tag Check, Video, Photo
Analysis, Group Assignments, Related-Article Reading, Current Events Sheet)
1. Problem-Solution-Based Research Lesson: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.(Link) NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity ( Problem-Solution Organizer, Group Discussion, Solution Article Reading, Building)
2. Activity: Continuing to build foundation through Group Work Processing
Step One: Groups meet to Identify the issues related to their individual articles. Using the graphic organizer, students will discuss the "Problems" and record group members' information in the "Problem" section. Group members should then record their "Ideas" and reactions to the information shared.
Organizer:
“Problem-Solution” graphic organizer (PDF)
Step Two: Student groups will then go back to the (Link) NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity (Video, Related-Article Reading, JIGSAW Discussion, Building Context for Understanding Chart, Whole-Group Discussion) and focus on Part III: Researching the Solutions. Student groups will decide on assigning follow-up reading in the group's respective domain (i.e. 1. Stop Doing Business in Countries With Poor Safety Records; 2. Improve Safety and Working Conditions; 3. Increase Transparency About Clothing Origins). Each student should engage in a close-read of his/her follow-up "Solution" article, recording findings in the "Solutions" section of the worksheet. Please include topic, headline, and date of "Solutions" article.
Step Three: Group members will meet for a final wrap-up discussion of their "Solution" article and then record reactions in the "My Ideas" section of the worksheet to conclude. This completed worksheet will be collected the next class session.
Step Four: Students groups will then meet to Set-Up, Plan, and Begin work on a Google Presentation about this "Problem-Solution"-based thesis topic. Groups should design a Google Presentation with a distinct Beginning, Middle, and End, which will serve to represent a collaborative approach to the topic: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost. The presentation should include a title page and a Works Cited page for resources and images used. Group leaders should ensure that all components are in place for the finished product. Each group member should include at least TWO slides (visual and/or textual) as part of the whole presentation. Each group member's slide should have speaker notes (with in-text documentation) and citation(s) for image and resource used. The slide presentation should be designed in a logical order as each member will be presenting his/her slides to the class as part of the cohesive whole. An individual completion/participation grade (20 points) will be assigned for contributions to the group product.
Homework:
1. Work on assigned Google slide work (see above) for Group Presentation. Prepare slides, speaker notes, in-text documentation, and citations for final product. There will be time to finalize this next class.
2. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 15 (Day 1) / 18 (Day 2): Session Five
Sessions 1-4 Wrap Up:
1. Complete Song Presentations
2. Group Activity: Brainstorm research topics/use concept mapping tool
>Pre-writing: Complete Part A of "Speed-dating" worksheet
>Speed-dating activity: gather feedback from peers (student-driven interviews)
>Final debriefing
3. Brainstorm community service/internship ideas
4. Watch example presentation> Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me) and discussion
5. Complete Passion Card activity and presentation
6. Thesis Proposal development
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 13 (Day 1) / 14 (Day 2): Session Four (LIBRARY SESSION)
1. Group Activity: Brainstorm research topics/use concept mapping tool
>Pre-writing: Complete Part A of "Speed-dating" worksheet
>Speed-dating activity: gather feedback from peers (student-driven interviews)
>Final debriefing
2. Brainstorm community service/internship ideas
3. Watch example presentation> Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me)
4. Complete Song Google Presentations (Gersh)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
September 11 (DAY 1)/ 12 (DAY 2): Session Three
1. Song Selection Presentations
2. Create Senior Thesis Google Folder
Proposal
Annotations 1-5
Annotations 6-10
Annotations 11-15
Thesis Argument Organizer
Special Note: for the above items, be sure to "Make a Copy">Rename>Move to Personal Digital Folder>Share with me/Ms. Roberts.
3. Pair/Share your passion cards (quick whip-around and debriefing)
4. Introduce Senior Thesis Proposal Sheet (click me) and expectations
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship> Secure your position and complete mentor forms.
2. Contracts and Mentor forms due Tues. September 26.
3. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Thurs. September 28 (Day 1) / Fri. September 29 (Day 2)
SEPTEMBER 7 (DAY 1)/ 8 (DAY 2): Session Two
1. Introduction to Class: What is your passion? (Viewing: Steve Jobs' Commencement Address, Stanford University 2005)> 3-2-1 Assessment
2. Student Sharing/Pairs:Soundtrack Song List Reflections
3. Activity: Song Selection and Google Presentations (set up digital folder and application).
4. Introduce Passion Card Activity (visual with short paragraph description on back of card)
5. Complete Interview Presentations (Gersh)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship (see "Docs and Forms" tab to access activity sheet)
2. Finish Google Pres Slide and Presentation (with speaker notes and citation for image(s))
3. Bring in index card and visuals for passion bulletin board in classroom.
4. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Due Tuesday, September 26, 2017 (Day 1)/ Wednesday, Sept. 27 (Day 2)! No late forms will be accepted!
SEPTEMBER 5 (DAY 1)/ 6 (DAY 2): Session One
1. Introductions and welcome!
2. Student Questionnaire> Interviews> Informal Presentations (one minute per student)
3. Overview of Course Description/Summary
4: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship Position
2. Completion of Top Ten Soundtrack Activity Sheet (in full)
3. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Tuesday, September 26, 2017 (Day 1)/ Wednesday, Sept. 27 (Day 2)!
No late forms will be accepted!
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