SI+Daily+Agenda

** Assignment #2: ** ** Expert Assignment ** 1. You may work on your own, or you can choose to work in a pair or group of 3. 2. Choose your topic from Mrs. Detwiler and begin working. 3. This assignment is due **December 7th**. Visit the following links for examples of tutorials like the ones you will complete: Comic Life How-To Google Docs How-To Voice Thread How-To ** Assignment #3: ** ** Google Form: complete the Google form below no later than __Friday__. ** ** Period 1 ** ** Period 3 ** **Period 4**
 * Week of November 28th ** ** Assignment #1: ** ** Turn in your Phase II project ** 1. Review the requirements of your project on the phase II page.   2. Look over your project and score yourself using your project's rubric.   3. Turn in your project according to the directions found on the phase II requirements.   4. Hand in the rubric you used to evaluate your own work to the black basket on the front table.

** Week of November 14th ** __** Phase II Project Work Week **__ ** *See the board for daily benchmarks ** ** Reminders: Your works cited __must__ look like the example below when you turn it in. You only cite the works internally cited in your project. Don't forget to cite the photographs properly. I have a document that shows you how to do it below as well. ** ** *Your final phase II project is due November 22nd. This is a long-term assignment, so I expect the project to be handed in on the 22nd even if you are absent that day. The project must be handed in digitally only this time (no need to print). **

** Week of November 7th ** ** Monday ** 1. Verify that your Phase I project meets all of the requirements. 2. Make sure you read over your project's rubric before printing and submitting it. 3. Hand in your project according to the directions provided on phase I. **__4. Print a copy of your project, staple the rubric to the front, and hand it into the hand in basket on the front table.__** 5. Projects are due today, but if you hand your project in before first period Tuesday, I will not count it as late. This includes printing a copy and affixing the rubric. 6. Make sure you hand in a copy of your works cited as well. This must include only the works you cite in your project as well as all the images you used (in MLA format). See the example attached below. *Don't forget, there is a "help" session after school today from 3:15 to 4:30. ** Tuesday ** 1. Solution research begins  2. Brainstorm possible solutions for your topic (must be approved by Mrs. D)  3. Begin researching solutions *Goal: 2 new sources cited on your wiki on a new page called "Solution Notes" ** Wednesday ** 1. Continue solution research  *Goal: 10-20 solution notes completed ** Thursday ** 1. Solution research completed today 2. 30 total solution notes on wiki (along with 2 new sources cited in MLA format) ** Friday (1/2 day for students) ** 1. Revise phase I project (optional)  2. "Catch-Up" Day  3. If you're ahead, begin brainstorming for your phase II project (create a new wiki page called "Phase II Brainstorm")

** Week of October 31st ** ** Monday ** **Wednesday**
 * Warm-up: Review all SI pages on the class wiki
 * Continue note-taking
 * Tuesday**
 * Review phase I projects
 * View project examples
 * Begin planning projects
 * "Storyboards" due end of class Wednesday (see samples below)
 * Internal citations information
 * Formatting your wiki
 * Planning and phase I creation work day
 * "Storyboards" due by end of class
 * Thursday**
 * Phase I work day
 * Review internal citations (see example below)
 * Friday**
 * Phase I work day
 * 2 paragraphs due - I will check during class

** Week of October 24th ** __ //Set up your Social Issues wiki// __ 1. Today you will need to create a new wiki. -When you log onto wikispaces, click "create new wiki." -Title your wiki "UsernameProjectTopic" (Example: 15jsmithEatingDisorders) -See this image for specific details:
 * Monday**
 * Today you will complete three assignments** **(each is in green, followed by specific directions).**

2. Visit my Sample Wiki to see an example of what yours should look like. -The wiki you just created is what you will use to take notes for the social issues unit. 3. Complete this form to share your wiki address with me. __(This must be completed to receive credit for your work today.)__ __// Conduct Preliminary Research on Your Topic //__ 1. Spend about 10 minutes reading about your topic by simply conducting a Google search. 2. On the homepage of the wiki you just created, complete the following (you can copy and paste what I have below):
 * What I know about my topic:**


 * What I need to find out about my topic:**

Example: If your topic is domestic violence: spousal abuse domestic violence battering family violence types of domestic violence violence at home statistics about domestic violence
 * Search terms I can use to find information about my topic:**

3. When you finish, take some time to personalize your wiki. Click on "Manage Wiki," then select "Look and Feel." __ //Explore Gale Database// __  1. This is an acitvity that will be completed in partners (with the person sitting next to you). 2. Only one form needs to be completed per pair  3. Make sure both of your group members names are on the paper before you turn it in.
 * Information I found today (at least 5 points):**

**Tuesday** 1. Complete the TRAILS Assessment: pd 1 pd 3 pd 4. You will need to enter the student code I gave you. -When everyone completes the assessment, you can find your score projected on the front board according to your code. -When you finish, spend some time searching for sources on Gale. 2. Locate 5 sources on Gale -post the MLA format -download the document and save it to your desktop in a folder "SI Sources" or copy the document url over as well, and place this under your citation. ***Due today: 5 possible sources found on Gale** -Create a new page on your wiki called "Problem Notes" -Post, in MLA format, 5 sites you can use for research (must be from Gale)

**Wednesday** 1. Go over Phase I of project 2. Review note-taking -Begin taking notes   -Practice Note-taking: YDR Article    ***Due today: 5-10 notes on at least 2 different Gale sources (10-20 total notes)**

**Thursday** -Note-taking practice (warm-up) **When you finish, review the information on plagiarism below:**   -Read over the Examples and Tips. -Take the Plagiarism Quiz. -Practice Identifying Plagiarism. 1. We will review how to evaluate sites for valid information. 2. Locate at least 2 reliable Internet sources (or 2 additional Gale sources) **Due today: 2 additional sources cited in MLA format on your "Problem Notes" page** **On your wiki, you should have:** **-5 Gale sources cited in MLA format** **-10-20 total notes on your Gale sources** **-2 additional sources (Gale or Internet)**

**Friday** 1. Reliable or Hoax sites review 2. Continue note-taking ***Due today: 30 total notes (minimum)**

** Week of October 17 **

** Wednesday **  Today, we begin our social issues unit. While viewing the clips about several categories of social issues, please complete the attached document. You will drop this in my drop box at the end of the period. ** Thursday **  1. Finish video clips as intro to unit  2. Brainstorm topic ideas and problems/solutions on Google doc (directions below)  //-Create a Google doc and share it with bdetwiler@cypanthers.org//   //-Title your doc "Topic Brainstorm"//   //-Brainstorm 5 topics under each heading: Mental Health, Environment, Economy, Health, Discrimination, Domestic Issues//   //-Identify 1 problem and 1 solution for each topic//   //-You will have a total of 30 topics, 30 problems, and 30 solutions//   //-Each topic, problem, and solution is worth 1/2 point////-The assignment with worth 45 points total//

**Friday**  1. Decide on your three top choices for topics and why you want each topic-See topic choices in this doc  2. Complete the attached form to select your topic. **Make sure you have a wikispace account today. You will need your own because you will not use your group's account from the cyberbullying unit any more.**