Was due 2/27 by the end of class - Animal Farm Meaning Making discussion (10 points)
Due 2/28 by the middle of class - All CD Research completed
Due 3/1 by the start of class -Animal Farm Essay Outline/Game Plan
Due 3/2 by the end of class - Prototype/Rough Draft body paragraphs completed
Computers Needed...if they aren't all dead because they were not plugged in yesterday. :(
Save the World Lesson
Learning Target #2 - I will learn how to organize my CDs to create a solid argument.
Creative Process continued
Step #1 - Initial Idea/Thesis/Answer - You will be revising your idea/thesis almost every day this week as you go through each step.
Step #2 - Gain Knowledge & Brainstorming CDs -Remember to find at least 3 CDs from the book and 3 from outside sources. Use THIS document to review some possible CDs you might use.
Additional Resources
Social Progress Index
Global Issues Research & Articles
Free Databases
library databases - Use THESE DIRECTIONS to log in to KCLS.
CIA World Fact Book
Step #3 - Organize & Outline a Plan - After gaining and brainstorming your new knowledge/CDs, you will need to start organizing information into groups that will lead to a solid game plan for creating a product...in this case an essay.
Begin by finding broader topics that connect your CDs or words that appear multiple times in your brainstorming.
Homework Guidelines - Finish organizing and outlining your argument. The next step is to start making your prototype...rough draft.