9th Grade Research Project

What we have discussed so far about our Research Projects and speeches. The paper will include:

• An Anecdotal Opening – An introduction that tells a story to explain about the topic.
• Background and History -
• How-to

After the papers are written, we will present our how-tos in class.

The Fine Print

• The paper will be 1100-1500 words or 3-4 pages
• It will include a bibliography
• You will have at least 4 sources
• at least 1 book
• at least 1 newspaper or magazine article
• 2 reliable web sources

Things that should be done for Tuesday/Wed

• Your project should be shared with me on your NoodleTools account.  Dropbox name is  - 9th grade How-to projects – 2012
• You should have your two reliable web sources with three note-cards from each site.

See me as soon as possible, if you have any concerns.

 

 

A Period 9th Grade Homework/Upcoming Classes

Thursday 3/1

We will discuss the following questions on Thursday:

9th Grade – C period – Quizzes and Vignettes

Don’t forget your vignettes for tomorrow 2/7.  Also review your literary terms for your quiz tomorrow.

A Period 9th Grade Homework Due Friday 2/3

Please read pages 19-34 in The House on Mango Street.

Also, I asked you to do some research on your name. Consult the internet, your family, etymology courses (etymology is the study of the origins of words), or anything that can shed some light on your name. Consider: why were you name what you were named? Do you have any nicknames? How did they start? What connections have you made between your name and other people, place, things? Do you like your name?

A Period 9th Grade Homework Due 1/30

Please read the preface to The House on Mango Street, which is also written by the author, Sandra Cisneros. On Thursday, we discussed the nature of home and community. She titles the preface, “A House of My Own,” continuing this theme.

Take notes on the preface, paying special attention to the personality of the author. Who is she? What are her values? What are her thoughts on home?