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“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 2015
LOOKING AHEAD:
* Semester One Service Hours due: January 22 (Day One), January 25 (Day 2)
* Annotations 11-15 due December 7th (Day One), December 8th (Day 2)
* Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
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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 me + Ms. Roberts.
3. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms!
Due Friday, September 25! No late forms will be accepted!
4. Community Service Considerations:
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
5. Senior Thesis Proposal Sheet due Monday, Sept. 28 (Day 1)//Tuesday, Sept. 29(Day 2)
Classwork & Homework
FALL 2015
JANUARY 2016 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE (GERSH)
DECEMBER 21 (Day 1)/DECEMBER 22(Day 2): Session 34
Review: FINAL PRESENTATION PREPARATION PACKET (link)
FINAL PRESENTATION SCORING GUIDE (link)
Special Note: the above items will need to be submitted the day you present.
Homework: Work to revise Thesis Argument Organizer to include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for sub-topics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
DECEMBER 17 (Day 1)/DECEMBER 18 (Day 2): Session 33
Review: FINAL PRESENTATION PREPARATION PACKET (link)
FINAL PRESENTATION SCORING GUIDE (link)
Homework: Work to revise Thesis Argument Organizer to include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for sub-topics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
DECEMBER 15 (Day 1)/DECEMBER 16 (Day 2): Session 32
Thesis Argument Organizer Due Today!
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)
Review: FINAL PRESENTATION PREPARATION PACKET (link)
FINAL PRESENTATION SCORING GUIDE (link)
Homework: Work to revise Thesis Argument Organizer to include all necessary components (8-10 Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for sub-topics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
DECEMBER 11 (Day 1)/DECEMBER 14 (Day 2): Session 31
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:
2. The Art of Presentations: TED under 20
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: Thesis Argument Organizer Due Tuesday, December 15th /
Wednesday, December 16th
DECEMBER 9 (Day 1)/DECEMBER 10 (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. One-to-One Student Meetings: Thesis Development and Thesis Argument Organizer
3. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE Tuesday, December 15th/ Wednesday, December 16th.
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.
Homework: Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
DECEMBER 7 (Day 1) / DECEMBER 8 (Day 2): Session 29
Annotations 11-15 Due Today! Work to Revise/Edit Content
1. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
2. Thesis Building Workshop: Thesis Generator (Jim Burke). Discussion of Format. Pair/Share for Feedback. Student Sharing examples.
3. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE Tuesday, December 15th/ Wednesday, December 16th.
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.
Homework: Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
DECEMBER 3 (Day 1) / DECEMBER 4 (Day 2): Session 28
1. Research Development:
>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
2. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
2. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
3. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE 12/15 Day 1, 12/16 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.
4. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-15 Due December 7th (Day 1), December 8 (Day 2). Students should work to develop and complete annotations for this final stage of research.
5. Ready - Set - Go: Impromptu Speaking Challenge(click me)
Homework:
1. Annotations 11-15 due December 7th (Day One), December 8th (Day 2)
2. Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
DECEMBER 1 (Day 1) / DECEMBER 2 (Day 2): Session 27
1. Research Development:
>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
2. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
2. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
3. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE 12/15 Day 1, 12/16 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.
4. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-15 Due December 7th (Day 1), December 8 (Day 2). Students should work to develop and complete annotations for this final stage of research.
5. Ready - Set - Go: Impromptu Speaking Challenge(click me)
Homework:
1. Annotations 11-15 due December 7th (Day One), December 8th (Day 2)
2. Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
NOVEMBER 20 (Day 1) / NOVEMBER 30 (Day 2): Session 26
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotations #6-10. Student partners should work to revise/edit current annotations 6-10. Students should pay close attention to MLA citations, Important Information rendered from source, and all other qualifying information.
2. Research Development:
>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. Click here.
3. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
4. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview : DUE Dec. 15 (Day 1) / Dec. 16 (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.
5. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-15, due Dec. 7 (Day 1) / Dec. 8 (Day 2). Students should work to develop and complete annotations for this final stage of research.
6. Ready - Set - Go: Impromptu Speaking Challenge(click me)
Homework:
Annotations 11-15 due December 7th (Day One), December 8th (Day 2)
Thesis Argument Organizer due December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
NOVEMBER 18 (Day 1) / NOVEMBER 19 (Day 2): Session 25
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotations #6-10. Student partners should work to revise/edit current annotations 6-10. Students should pay close attention to MLA citations, Important Information rendered from source, and all other qualifying information.
2. Research Development:
>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. Click here.
3. Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Click here.
4. Thesis Argument Organizer (click me) Preview :
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.
5. Annotations 11-15: Work to complete Annotations 11-15. Students should work to develop and complete annotations for this final stage of research.
6. Ready - Set - Go: Impromptu Speaking Challenge
Homework:
1. Revise and edit Annotations #6-10 for accuracy and completion.
2. Secure sources and work on completing annotations 11-15.
Due date December 7th (Day One), December 8th (Day 2)
3. Continue working on Thesis Argument Organizer. Due date: December 15th (Day One), December 16th (Day 2)
NOVEMBER 16 (Day 1) / NOVEMBER 17 (Day 2): Session 24
[Please note: Annotations #9 and #10 are due today, 11/16 (day 1) and 11/17 (day 2) for Martin's Senior Thesis classes.]
(GERSH)
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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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 worksheet.
Class discussion and collection of assessment to follow.
2. Research Development: Annotation #9/ Find Resources for Annotations 9-10
>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.
Homework: Complete Annotation # 9 and #10 for next class session (Wednesday 11/18 Day 1, Thursday 11/19 Day 2).
NOVEMBER 12 (Day 1) / NOVEMBER 13 (Day 2): Session 23 (GERSH)
Peer review/Peer Edit: Annotations 6-8. Students should share document with a peer evaluator and peer review and edit document for accuracy and completion.
Please review the following:
PIN CHART RESULTS FROM MINI PRESENTATIONS (Gersh D Block Day 1)
PIN CHART RESULTS FROM MINI PRESENTATIONS (Gersh D Block Day 2)
Homework: Revise and edit Annotations #6-8 for accuracy and completion. Secure resources for Annotations 9-10.
NOVEMBER 10 (Day 1)/ NOVEMBER 11 (Day 2): Session 22
1. Peer Review/Editing: Annotations 6-8
2. Research Development: Find/Secure Resources for Annotations 7-10
>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.
3. Mini-Lesson: Evaluating Websites (special guest appearance, Ms. Jenny Roberts)
4. Be sure to Complete Audit Report (move to Google Folder)/Discussion
Homework: Secure resources for Annotation #9 and #10/ Revise and edit Annotations #6-8 for accuracy and completion.
NOVEMBER 6 (Day 1)/November 9 (Day 2): Session 21
Library Workshop: Individual Meetings to discuss research and mini-presentation review
1. Research Development: Annotation #7/ Find Resources for Annotations 7-10
>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. Complete Mini-Presentations (if needed) (Gersh Day 1)
3. 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?
>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?
Homework: Complete Annotation # 7 and Annotation #8 for next class session (Tuesday/Wednesday)
November 4 (Day 1)/November 5 (Day 2): Session 20
1. Mini Presentations: Synthesis of Annotations 1-5
PIN Peer Feedback Form: Gersh (click me)
PIN Peer Feedback Form: Martin (click me)
Homework: Complete Annotation #6 for next class session. Find resource for Annotation #7.
OCTOBER 30/NOVEMBER 2: Session 19
1. Mini Presentations:
PIN Peer Feedback Form: Gersh (click me)
PIN Peer Feedback Form: Martin (click me)
Homework: Complete Annotation #6 for next class session. Find resource for Annotation #7.
OCTOBER 28/29: Session 18
Mini-Presentation Workshop Day: Work to Develop/Complete Assessment Activity and Organizational Worksheet. Be prepared to present your Mini-Presentation next class session.
Homework: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Prepare mini-presentation for next class. Be sure to complete Organizational Worksheet for your mini-presentation. Mini-presentation is due Friday, Oct. 30 (Day 1)//Monday, Nov. 2 (Day 2)
OCTOBER 26/27: Session 17
1. Gallery Walk Presentations (Gersh) and Slide Discussion
2. 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
>Prepare a short oral presentation/breakdown highlighting the points for your audience
>Choice tutorials include: "Introduction to Slide Design"/ "You Suck at PowerPoint"/ "Presenting Sticky Ideas"/ Dodging Bullets in Presentations"/ "Present Before PowerPoint"
3. Performance Task: Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric(Click me)
4. Performance Task:Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet(Click me)
5. Library Workshop: Work on Mini-Presentation for next class.
Homework: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Prepare mini-presentation for next class. Be sure to complete Organizational Worksheet for your mini-presentation. Mini-presentation is due Friday, Oct. 30 (Day 1)//Monday, Nov. 2 (Day 2)
OCTOBER 22/23 Session 16
1. Gallery Walk: Preview of Images and Citation Quality
2. Exploring Design Aesthetics and Tools: The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources
3. Introduce Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric
4. Distribute Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet
Homework: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Be sure to complete Organizational Worksheet for your mini-presentation. Mini-presentation is due Thursday (Day 2)//Friday (Day 1).
OCTOBER 20: Session 15 (Gersh Class for Substitute)
1. Introduce Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me)
2. 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 completed by next class. Your focus point for this presentation is based on a select concept or (sub)topic found within your Annotations 1-5.
Homework: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for mini-presentation preparation next class session.
OCTOBER 20/21: Session 15
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: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for mini-presentation preparation next class session (assignment will be posted for next class session). Upload Annotations 1-5 to turnitin.com for submission credit.
OCTOBER 16/19: Session 14
1. Workshop time for Research: Databases
2. PROCESS: Revise and edit annotations #1-5 for accuracy, quality, and understanding
3. Viewing TEDTalk Presentation/Evaluating Content and Delivery
MarlaSpivak:WhyBeesAreDisappearing
Complete 4-1-1FormativeAssessmentSheet
Homework: Find Resource for Annotation #6. Begin synthesis of annotations 1-5 for mini-presentation preparation next class session (assignment will be posted for next class session).
OCTOBER 14/15: Session 13
1. Workshop time for Research: Databases
2. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-4. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary.
3. Work to complete Annotation #5 during class session. Try to stay within the database selections unless problems/issues ensue. See Ms. Roberts for help when needed.
Homework: Complete Annotation #5 for next class: Friday (Day 1)/ Monday (Day 2)
OCTOBER 12/13: Session 12
1. Workshop time for Research: Databases
2. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-3. Be sure to have student partners review/edit annotations and add comments where necessary.
3. Work to complete Annotation #4 during class session. Try to stay within the database selections unless problems/issues ensue. See Ms. Roberts for help when needed.
Homework: Complete Annotation #4 for next class: Wednesday (Day 1)/Thursday (Day 2)
OCTOBER 8/9: Session 11
1. Workshop time for Research: Databases
2. Peer Review/Edit: Annotations 1-2
3. Work to complete Annotation #3
Homework: Complete Annotation #3 for next class.
OCTOBER 6/7: Session 10
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotation Sheet
2. Complete Annotation #2 due next class session!
3. Workshop time for Research: Databases
Page pull-down menu; using tabs; trade and industry
journals; introduce university database system
4. Go to "Docs and Forms" tab> Go to "Annotation Rubric">"Make a Copy" of Rubric and insert after Annotation #5 in your "Annotations 1-5" Document
Homework: Complete Annotation #2 for next class session (Thursday/Friday).
OCTOBER 2/5: Session 9
1. Pair/Share: Research Starter Worksheet (Link) with Peer Reviewer
2. Activity: (LINK) Intro to Databases & Preview template for Annotation #1-5 and example(s)
***If you need the database password sheet for access from home, please email Ms. Roberts (jenny_roberts@sdst.org).
3. Begin working on research for Annotation #1
Homework:
1. Annotation #1 Due Tuesday(Day 1)/ Wednesday (Day 2).
SEPTEMBER 30/OCTOBER 1: Session 8
1. Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost (Complete)
2. Research Starter Organizer: Set Induction (45 minutes)
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 research tool instagrok (link) for exploring potential topics. Rememebr the class code: sthslib_class
3. Activity: (LINK) Intro to Databases & Preview template for Annotation #1-5 and example(s)
4. Begin working on research
Homework:
1. Research Starter Worksheet Due on Friday/Monday (Day 1)/ (Day 2). Be sure the organizer exists in your Project Portfolio.
SEPTEMBER 28/29: Session 7
1. Student groups meet and finalize Google Presentation: Title page, Problem-Solution slides, speaker notes, citations, and works cited. Practice and Prepare.
2. Group Presentations: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost
3. Collection: Senior Thesis Proposal Sheet (click me)
Homework:
1. Contract/Mentor Forms are Past Due: Submit for late credit
SEPTEMBER 24/25: Session Six
1. Problem-Solution-Based Research Lesson: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.(Link) NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity (Video, Related-Article Reading, JIGSAW Discussion, Building Context for Understanding Chart, Whole-Group Discussion)
2. Activity: Continuing to build foundation through Group Work Processing
Step One: Groups meet to Identify the issues related to their individual articles. On side 2 of "Current Event" Worksheet, 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.
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 ONE slide (visual and/or textual) as part of the whole presentation. Each group member 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 slide to the class. An individual completion/participation grade (20 points) will be assigned for contributions to the group product.
Homework:
1. Complete assigned Google slide work (see above) for Group Presentation. Prepare slide(s), speaker notes, in-text documentation, and citations for final product. Be prepared to present your portion for the presentation.
2. Complete Senior Thesis Proposal for Monday (Day 1)/Tuesday (Day 2)
SEPTEMBER 21/22: Session Five
1. Watch example presentation> Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me)
2. Lesson: Reading to build foundation for research
3. Activity: Close-read: Corporate Irresponsibility? Fashion's Hidden Cost.
NYTimes: The Learning Network Activity (Video, Related-Article Reading, JIGSAW Discussion, Building Context for Understanding Chart, Whole-Group Discussion)
Current Events (Google Doc Template)
“Problem-Solution” graphic organizer (PDF)
Homework:
1. Finish Building Context chart (worksheet link above)
2. Begin Community Service or Internship.
3. Begin gathering your resources through instagrok and curate them in your Thesis Portfolio.
SEPTEMBER 17/18: Session Four
1. Brainstorm research topics/use research tool instagrok for exploring potential topic
>log-in as student new user
>class code: sthslib_class
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. Set up passion board in class
5. Complete Song Selection Presentations
Homework:
1. Set up Community Service / Internship
2. Choose research topic+ Senior Thesis Proposals: Due Monday, Sept. 28 (Day 1) /Tuesday, Sept. 29 (Day 2)
SEPTEMBER 15/16: Session Three
1. Song Selection Presentations
2. Create Senior Thesis Google Folder
Proposal
Annotations 1-5
Annotations 6-10
Annotations 11-15
Informative Organizer
Thesis Driven Organizer
Final Presentation
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
2. Work on Thesis Proposal Sheet> Due Mon. Sept. 28 (Day 1) / Tues. Sept. 29 (Day 2)
3. Be sure to set up your Senior Thesis Google folder and share it with me & Ms. Roberts!
SEPTEMBER 10/11: 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 and application).
4. Introduce Passion Card Activity (visual with short description)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship
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.
SEPTEMBER 8/9: 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
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