Friday, December 02, 2016
02:45 - 3:45; 60 min. -
Integrated Studies:
Christopher Columbus -
Ana was tasked with researching facts about her chosen explorer: Christopher Columbus. She found a copy of his portrait to include in her report. We found a website about exploration and found some basic personal information (name, date of birth, death etc.). She then used Wikipedia to find some information about his relationship with the crown, and his contribution to exploration. Finally she found an editorial site that contrasted what is thought and what is known about Christopher Columbus. She collected her data and prepared it to upload to her school webpage. She is unsure about how to post her assignment, so she requested instructions from her teacher.
Homework: post report to website.

Charlie finished writing the words to the wordless book, "Pancakes for Breakfast". He focused on adding detail to capture the reader. He began to type his writing for his final version . He focused on transferring the corrections to the final typed paper.

Brandon had to review and edit another student's recommendation report. I helped him to do so, and then we submitted the first peer review. He must also complete a second review.

Brandon and I edited his rough draft, added more research, and improved it's structure. Then, Brandon posted to the discussion forum.

Brandon and I continued to add data to his research report. We created more charts reflecting the data from the ACHA survey, and Brandon posted to the discussion forum.

Brandon analyzed his research and worked on the first draft of the recommendation report.

Brandon posted to the discussion forum and then we spent time analyzing some of the research data he had found for his upcoming report.

Brandon and I reviewed his first draft of the annotated bibliography for grammar, organization, and effectiveness. Next we outlined the recommendations that he make in the final report assignment. Then, Brandon wrote a progress report of his research and submitted it to the discussion forum. For the end of our session, we researched additional sources to include in his recommendation report.

Brandon and I went over chapters 11 and 12 on resumes and letters of application, and on communicating negative information. We outlined important information from the chapters and Brandon then completed his discussion forum assignment. We then started discussing chapter 14.

Brandon submitted critiques and suggestions to the online class discussion forum. Next we revised his memo and he completed a self-reflection on writing the memo as he submitted it to the online writing lab.