Further familiarize student with components of research papers
Lesson Outline
-- Review findings of research conducted so far, and organize as list of eight instances of manipulation of history by A. Miller in THE CRUCIBLE
-- Have student begin writing reseach paper: thesis and general introduction, with particular attention to usage of sources and propper documentation)
-- Review first draft
Assignment
Read introductory essay in latest edition of A. Miller's THE CRUCIBE (just came in the mail today)
Trevor will soon be taking his module 1 exam so I reviewed concepts that he struggled with on previous exams and had him redo the problems that he missed.
Assignment
continue studying
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor is nearing the end of segment 1 of Algebra 2. He will need to resubmit some projects to receive full points and will need to take the segment 1 exam.
Familiarize student with components of research paper
Lesson Outline
-- In preparation for research paper, add three references to bibliography (part of this was homework)
-- List ten instances of manipulation of historical facts by Arthur Miller in his play, The Crucible
-- Discuss possible reasons for such manipulation (above): formulate working hypothesis
-- Begin writing of research paper
Assignment
Bring five facts and and five stereotypes about orphan girls during 1600s
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Trevor did well. The beginning of the research paper is in his binder.
Trevor worked hard and managed to get through all of Chapter 5 voice activities. We had to get instructions on how to make it work but then went through them 1,2,3,4.
Familiarization with management of bibliographical information
Lesson Outline
-- Reviewed incorrect items (7) on PSAT (from previous session)
-- Introduced student to Zotero, a free computer program that formats bibliographies and manages citations
-- Guided student in the creation of bibliography for research paper on Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible
Assignment
Find and evaluate three additional sources for research paper
