ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

ALL ARTICLE OF THE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED THROUGH GOOGLE CLASSROOM. ALL RESPONSES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THERE, AND ALL ANNOTATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON PAPER IN CLASS.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK PROCESS & EXPECTATIONS:

  • Perform a close read of the article
  • Annotate the text
    • Have 10 quality annotations
  • Write a full-page reflection
    • Use MLA format
      • Template in Google Classroom
        • Double space paper
        • 12 point, Times New Roman Font

ANNOTATIONS

You will mark the following things as you read:

  • Recap: Summarize important ideas in your own words
  • Make connections: Add examples from real life, books, TV, movies, etc.
  • Define words you don’t know.
  • Write questions you have and answer them if you can, even if you have to go back.
  • Comment on things that intrigue, impress, surprise, disturbed, etc.
  • Note how the author uses language

REMINDER- This is YOUR interaction with the text to help YOU work through what you are reading.

FORMAT

A template has been provided in Google Classroom for each assignment to help with MLA formatting.

MLA basics.pdf

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Writing a Reflection.pdf